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Event:
TIT 73 - Danger v Bulletz
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with DeVito, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes DeVito against the cage but DeVito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donk. DeVito catches Silva right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Cain Silva has been cut.
DeVito has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeVito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
A little jabbing left from DeVito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DeVito catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DeVito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeVito is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
DeVito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DeVito is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DeVito has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeVito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeVito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeVito pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
DeVito is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeVito wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but DeVito has mounted him!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeVito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeVito trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Silva has gone for a leg lock! DeVito slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.#REVB##T3#
Silva wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeVito manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DeVito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has DeVito in his guard.#REVB#
Silva keeping full guard, as DeVito tries to pass. #T4#
DeVito trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeVito passes into side control.
DeVito advances nicely into full mount.
DeVito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva tries to improve his position but instead DeVito has taken his back!
Silva is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
DeVito looking for the choke but no joy.
DeVito controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy DeVito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
DeVito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
DeVito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
DeVito looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeVito defends it well. #SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
DeVito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeVito regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DeVito is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DeVito has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but DeVito puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
DeVito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva tries to get to full guard but DeVito has control of the leg.
DeVito stalling.
Tommy DeVito has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
DeVito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Silva tries to get to full guard but DeVito has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
DeVito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeVito. #SUB2#
DeVito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute DeVito jumps into side control!
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
DeVito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DeVito controls the position.#SUB2#
DeVito tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeVito trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but DeVito presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeVito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeVito tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
DeVito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy DeVito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but DeVito shows good takedown defense. #TD#
DeVito gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
DeVito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeVito gets back to half guard.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeVito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeVito is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but DeVito is defending well.
#T1#
DeVito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva advances position into side control!#SUB#
Silva swings around for an armbar but DeVito sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.#SUB#
Silva has an active guard here but DeVito has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeVito moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
DeVito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
DeVito is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off. #T2#
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeVito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
DeVito is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3##SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DeVito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has DeVito in his guard.#REVB#
DeVito passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DeVito performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
DeVito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeVito manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
DeVito wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him. #SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeVito dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cain Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy DeVito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy DeVito.
Well DeVito has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy DeVito!
Tommy DeVito thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TIT 67 - Danger v DeVito
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Blanks tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blanks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Blanks tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blanks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blanks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Blanks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Silva tries for a takedown but Blanks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanks fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Blanks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Blanks.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blanks as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blanks is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blanks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blanks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blanks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Blanks is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blanks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blanks is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blanks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Silva has hold of Blanks's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Blanks seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Blanks is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Blanks is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Silva!
Cain Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Billy Blanks was interviewed post fight and said 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
TIT 60 - Bartlett v Omega
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruze swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Cruze.
Silva fails with the takedown
enabling Cruze to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruze has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruze sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Cruze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruze counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruze thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruze connects with the punch.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Cruze sprawls well.
Cruze throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Cruze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruze as he jumps to the side.
Cruze scores with a shot to the body.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruze defends it nicely.
Cruze scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Cruze as Silva shoots in.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruze defends it nicely.#T2#
Cruze stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Cruze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruze sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Cruze gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Cruze manages to retain guard.
Cruze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cruze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruze is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cruze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruze is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Silva stops Cruze from standing up. #SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Cruze screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cain Silva!
A relieved looking Cain Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TIT 55 - Bartlett v Proux
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva misses with a takedown
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cain Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Knight winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Knight manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Knight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knight manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Knight's guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knight looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knight looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knight! #REVB##SUB2#
Knight tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knight has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knight prevents Silva from improving his position.#SUB2#
Knight is looking for a kimura here.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
My spies in Gizmo's Gym inform me that Knight has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Knight lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like Cain Silva has been cut.
Knight preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knight's guard. #REVR#
Knight controlling Silva's posture.
Knight keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Knight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.#REVB#
Knight preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Green Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva working away.#T1##SUB#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knight is looking for a sweep.
Cain Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Silva swings around for an armbar but Knight sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Knight preventing the sweep. #T2#
Knight works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.#SUB#
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.#SUB#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Knight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight with a nice head shot there.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knight's guard. #REVR#
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard. #REVB#
Silva keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass. #T4#
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight lands a couple of digs.
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knight landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Green Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Knight delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Knight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knight working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Knight lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Knight passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Knight looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Knight wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight controlling the pace.
Silva tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Knight looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knight in particular looking to stall.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Knight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva moves into full guard.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Green Knight!
Green Knight took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cunningham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is pressing down on Cunningham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva wants to sweep here but Cunningham controlling him for the moment.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Cunningham screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cain Silva!
A victorious Cain Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
OConnor tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but OConnor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
OConnor is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but OConnor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OConnor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
OConnor is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OConnor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for OConnor.
OConnor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! OConnor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OConnor manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into OConnor's guard. #SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Silva as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! OConnor screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Silva! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cain Silva!
Cain Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arnessen defends it nicely.#TD#
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arnessen did well to prevent Silva getting side control.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnessen pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##SUB#
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Arnessen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cain Silva!
Cain Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Plutten tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Plutten tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. #CL#
Plutten moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Plutten gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plutten pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Plutten is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plutten down to the mat. Plutten avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kirre Plutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Silva.
Plutten wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Plutten defends it well.#CL#
Plutten closes the distance and clinches.
Plutten definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Plutten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutten.
Silva's coach down at Blood Warrior was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Plutten.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plutten prevents it.
Plutten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Plutten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Plutten.
A short right from Plutten. #T1#
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plutten avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Plutten.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plutten pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutten prevents the takedown attempt.
Plutten lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Cain Silva has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutten.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plutten is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plutten pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva looks winded!
Plutten wants to clinch.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutten.#CL#
Plutten closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plutten is defending well.
Plutten lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Plutten lands an uppercut.
Plutten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Plutten shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plutten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Plutten lands with a left to the head.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plutten pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Plutten decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Plutten trying to strike off his back.
Plutten will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva stands and throws Plutten's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Plutten tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Plutten misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plutten on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Plutten tries to get out of the position.
Plutten manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Plutten looking for submissions off his back.
Plutten misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Plutten defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Plutten is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Silva!
After winning the bout, Cain Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cain Silva has been cut.
Somwan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice jab there from Somwan.
A lazy left from Somwan finds it's target.
Somwan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Somwan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Somwan cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Somwan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Silva to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somwan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Somwan cracks Silva on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Silva falls backwards against the cage. Somwan follows up with more strikes that drop Silva to his knees. Somwan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Silva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chinawoot Somwan!
Chinawoot Somwan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Rozen works the jab nicely.
Rozen throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Rozen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Rozen does it's job there.
Rozen throws a good cross that connects.
Rozen misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Rozen misses its intended target.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Silva has eaten all the pies!
Rozen doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Rozen throws a big shot that misses.
Rozen misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Rozen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rozen manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Rozen's guard. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Rozen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rozen manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Rozen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rozen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rozen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rozen! #REVR##T1##SUB#
Rozen is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva is not content to let Rozen control the position. #SUB#
Rozen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rozen but great work by Silva.#SUB2#
Silva has an Americana. Rozen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Silva is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Silva hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cain Silva!
Our winner, Cain Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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