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Event:
AFC 11- Silvera vs Mikhasevic
Date: Apr 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Silvera misses with a hook.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Silvera.
Mikhasevich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Silvera connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Gennady Mikhasevich has been cut.
The fighters circling - Silvera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silvera fails to land with a series of punches.
Silvera looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Mikhasevich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Silvera.
Mikhasevich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silvera swings widly with a right hand
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Silvera strikes.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Silvera lands with an overhand left.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Silvera.
Silvera throws a lazy head kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
Silvera misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Mikhasevich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silvera will feel that in the morning.
Silvera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvera.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvera misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
Mikhasevich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silvera pushes Mikhasevich away with a front kick.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab from Silvera.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Mikhasevich.
Silvera lands a really nice looking cross but Mikhasevich seems unphased.
Mikhasevich lands a jab to the nose.
Silvera misses with a jab to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a low kick, right behind Silvera 's knee.
Silvera misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silvera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Silvera misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Silvera throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick.
Silvera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich sizes up Silvera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mikhasevich throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Silvera is rocked!
Mikhasevich lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Silvera up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mikhasevich from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Silvera's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich 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:
AFC 10- Saint vs Bosch
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Silvera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pyke fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pyke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silvera is trying to defend but Pyke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pyke is just content to waste time from the top position. Silvera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Silvera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pyke stopping the sweep attempt from Silvera.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pyke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pyke closes the distance and clinches up with Silvera, looking for a takedown. Pyke pushes Silvera against the cage but Silvera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silvera throwing a counter right hand but Pyke manages to avoid it.
Silvera throws a head kick but Pyke moves out of range.
Silvera misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pyke.
Joao Silvera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.#T2#
Silvera throws a jab when Pyke was well out of range.
Pyke slips a jab from Silvera.
Nice sprawl there from Silvera as Pyke shoots in.
Silvera misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Pyke scores with a takedown into Silvera's guard.
Silvera wants to get back to his feet but Pyke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pyke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Silvera keeps moving.
Pyke prevents Silvera from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Silvera working a defensive guard here.
Silvera keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully.
Pyke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silvera jabs Pyke right on the nose. Pyke blinks but takes it well.
Silvera throws a hook but Pyke blocks it.
Joao Silvera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyke takes one on the button.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pyke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pyke stalling away here and it's allowed Silvera to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pyke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silvera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silvera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pyke's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silvera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pyke slips under a jab.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silvera sprawls well. Silvera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pyke gets slowly back to his feet.
Silvera is looking to counter with head kicks.
Silvera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silvera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silvera swivels and escapes.
Pyke has a takedown stuffed.
Joao Silvera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.
Pyke blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Pyke blocks a jab.
Pyke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab, jab by Silvera - just one landing.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silvera but Silvera pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Silvera lands a right hook to the body.
Pyke is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Silvera misses its intended target.
Silvera throws a head kick but Pyke moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Silvera.
Pyke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silvera pinned against the cage. Silvera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silvera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pyke at a distance.
Pyke misses with a takedown
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown but Silvera shows good takedown defense.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvera thuds his right hand into Pyke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Pyke is rocked!#T2#
Silvera fakes the body blow, causing Pyke to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pyke goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
AFC 8- Silvera vs Saint
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Silvera throws a series of punches but Saint moves out of range.
Silvera misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saint.
Silvera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saint throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silvera's head.
Silvera misses with a wild body shot.
Silvera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint manages to avoid it.
A combination from Silvera does no damage.
Silvera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint.
Silvera throws a right hand that misses
and Saint counters with a series of strikes. Silvera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Saint tries to clinch but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera connects with a looping right hand.
Saint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silvera throws out the jab.
Saint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saint.
Silvera throws a looping overhand right but Saint ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Saint was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silvera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint manages to avoid it.#T1#
A big left from Saint misses.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint misses with a kick to the body.
Silvera misses with a wild body shot.
Silvera lands a really nice looking cross but Saint seems unphased.
Silvera sizes up Saint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saint moves out of range as Silvera strikes.
Silvera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silvera loads up on a big right hand but Saint slips the punch.
Saint throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
A lazy left from Silvera finds it's target.
Silvera misses with a looping left.
Saint slips a jab and a cross from Silvera.
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!
Silvera tries a low kick but Saint avoids it.
Silvera just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Silvera misses with a straight left.
Silvera loads up on a big right hand but Saint slips the punch.
Silvera throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silvera throws a head kick but Saint moves out of range.
Silvera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint.
Silvera tries to land a leg kick but Saint saw it coming and moves away.
Silvera throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Saint has closed the distance and engaged Silvera in a clinch.
#TD2#
Saint pulls guard effortlessly.
Silvera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Silvera tries to free his leg and advance position but Saint is retaining full guard.
Saint looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Silvera tries to stand but Saint is controlling from the bottom.
Silvera tries to free his leg and advance position but Saint is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint controlling the position.
Silvera stays in close to Saint's body and controls the position.
Saint controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silvera throws a right hand that Saint ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint also avoids with ease.
Saint misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Silvera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silvera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saint.
Silvera is looking to counter punch.
Saint slips under a jab from Silvera.
Silvera tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint.
#T4#
Silvera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Saint's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silvera scores with a sloppy right hand. Saint should have avoided that one.
Silvera thumps Saint with a low kick.#CL2#
Saint forces Silvera back against the cage and clinches.
Silvera lands a nice uppercut.
Saint fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silvera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saint jumps guard but Silvera stands there with Saint around his waist. Saint gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Silvera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvera misses with a straight right.
Saint is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saint slips under a jab from Silvera.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saint scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silvera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaden Saint's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Silvera misses with a hook
and Saint counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saint's head.
Silvera punishes Saint's body with a nice straight punch.
Saint throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saint connects with a crisp jab.
Saint has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silvera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint.
Silvera misses with a left hand
enabling Saint to counter with a crisp jab.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silvera looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint is just out of range.
Saint replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Silvera blocks it well.
Silvera tests Saint's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvera misses with a two punch combination.
Jaden Saint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvera misses with a head kick.
Silvera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint moves away.
Silvera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint.
Saint uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Saint throws a one two combo.
Silvera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Saint has knocked Silvera down with a huge combo! Saint steps away and waves a wobbly Silvera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Silvera is rocked!#CL2#
Saint has managed to clinch.
Oh Silvera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silvera throws a head kick but Saint moves out of range.
Saint looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silvera slips a jab and a cross from Saint.
Saint is breathing heavily.
Silvera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvera.
Saint is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Silvera hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaden Saint!
Jaden Saint is the new middleweight champion!
Jaden Saint tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
AFC Kickboxing Event
Date: Mar 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Silvera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Bosch.
Silvera misses the shot to the body.
Bosch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silvera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silvera lands a jab to the head.
Bosch looks for the body kick but Silvera saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Silvera misses.
Bosch throws out a counter right but Silvera avoids it with no problem.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Silvera there.
Silvera looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Bosch throws a head kick that Silvera semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvera feints a jab promting Bosch to slip. Silvera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bosch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Silvera throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Bosch is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Silvera engages and cracks Bosch with a massive lead left hook - Bosch tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Silvera is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Heribert Bosch was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing Really Yeah i just love a show'. |
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Event:
AFC 7- Silvera vs Bateman
Date: Mar 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Silvera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silvera connects with a single shot there.
Bateman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bateman get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bateman stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Silvera runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera retains his middleweight title!
Joao Silvera decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
AFC 6 - Clause vs Willington 2
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvera.
Silvera throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silvera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD2#
Silvera cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silva looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silvera finish him?
#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Silvera circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Silva tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Silvera wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera is the new middleweight champion!
Joao Silvera decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
AFC 5- Pyke vs Silva
Date: Feb 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Silvera throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
A clash of legs there as Mamchenko blocks the low kick.
Silvera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera swinging wildly here.
Mamchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left and a right from Mamchenko both land. Nice combination.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamchenko tries to bum rush Silvera with a series of wild strikes but Silvera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silvera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silvera looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamchenko counters with a three punch combo that has Silvera backing up. Silvera nods at Mamchenko to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamchenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silvera misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Silvera.
Mamchenko walks into a stiff left hand from Silvera.
Silvera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silvera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Silvera thuds a left hand into Mamchenko's body.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silvera has time to react.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamchenko is looking for a counter combo.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Silvera.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Silvera moved out of range.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silvera lands a nice shot to the body.
Silvera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Silvera avoids the punch easily.
Silvera throws a leg kick but Mamchenko checks it.
Silvera throws a head kick that Mamchenko semi-blocks.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Silvera connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Silvera lands a big head kick that sends Mamchenko tumbling to the mat! Silvera takes a step backwards and waves Mamchenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mamchenko is rocked!
Silvera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Mamchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silvera fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mamchenko out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
AFC FN 2- Moxley vs Bridges
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Davis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silvera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silvera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daviss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
Silvera drops Davis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Davis looks back up at him and smiles so Silvera waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Davis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvera lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TC 21 Smith vs O'Reilly
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Silvera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Kaspars Petrovs has been cut.
Silvera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silvera misses with a body kick.
Silvera throws a jab when Petrovs was well out of range.
Petrovs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silvera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silvera digs a good body shot into Petrovs's ribs.
Silvera throws a low kick but Petrovs avoids it.
Silvera lands a slapping body shot.
#KD2#
Silvera cracks Petrovs with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Petrovs looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silvera finish him?
#ROC2#Petrovs is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvera throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Petrovs crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TC 16 1mil $ GP vol 2.3,
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Silvera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silvera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goggins moves away.
Goggins lunges at Silvera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silvera's hand.
Good exchange - Goggins coming out on top.
Goggins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silvera doesn't seem bothered though.
Goggins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silvera misses with a lunging right hand
and Goggins counters with a three punch combo that has Silvera backing up. Silvera nods at Goggins to acknowledge the strikes.
Silvera misses with an uppercut.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick and Goggins moves out of range easily.
Goggins ducks under a wild hook from Silvera.
Nice shot by Goggins.
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!
Silvera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvera misses the shot to the body.
Goggins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goggins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silvera's head backwards.
Silvera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silvera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silvera misses with a head kick.
Goggins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goggins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goggins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like Jocko Goggins has been cut.#T1#
Silvera misses with a double jab.
Silvera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silvera throws a hook but Goggins avoids it easily.
Goggins scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Goggins misses.
Goggins scores with a nice right hand.
Goggins scores with a one two! Silvera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goggins swinging wildly here.
Goggins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silvera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvera.
Silvera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goggins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silvera misses with a head kick.
Silvera blocks a jab.
Silvera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goggins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silvera scrambles back to his feet.
Silvera misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Goggins.
Goggins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Goggins lands a glancing blow to the side of Silvera's head.
Goggins throws a lazy right hand but Silvera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goggins lands a nice shot to the body.
Silvera throws a body shot but no joy.
Silvera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goggins manages to avoid it.
Silvera misses with a looping left.
Silvera misses with a head kick.
Goggins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silvera has time to react.
Goggins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silvera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silvera just misses with a punch to the body.
Goggins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silvera.
Goggins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silvera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick lands for Goggins.
Goggins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silvera misses with an uppercut.
Goggins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Goggins ducks under a wild hook from Silvera.
Silvera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goggins.
Silvera misses with a body shot
and Goggins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goggins with a nice cross.#T3#
Goggins connects with a right hand. Silvera shakes it off.
Silvera misses with a head kick.
Silvera misses with a right hand
and Goggins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvera.
Goggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvera.
Goggins moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Goggins.
Silvera misses with an uppercut.
Goggins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silvera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goggins.
Silvera moves out of range of the strikes.
Silvera tries a head kick but it misses.
Goggins moves out of range of the strikes.
Silvera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goggins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goggins pushes Silvera away with a front kick.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Goggins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goggins.
Goggins throws a body punch but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silvera throws a body shot but no joy.
Goggins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been informed that Silvera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Goggins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvera.#T4#
Goggins connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Silvera misses.
Silvera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goggins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Goggins.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goggins.
Goggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silvera.
Goggins moves out of range as Silvera strikes.
Silvera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goggins can pounce on him.
Jab from Goggins.
Goggins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goggins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silvera misses the jab.
Silvera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goggins.
Goggins looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvera is just out of range.
A slow jab from Goggins misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvera throws a shot from downtown. Goggins moves away and avoids it.
Goggins scores with a head kick.
Goggins lands with a hook. Silvera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Silvera is rocked!
BOOM! Goggins lands a beautiful left hook that drops Silvera. Silvera tries to recover but Goggins is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Silvera lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jocko Goggins!
A relieved looking Jocko Goggins 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:
TC Wednesday Warriors 4
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Silvera sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silvera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Silvera misses.
Silvera throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Silvera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silvera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Penn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silvera on his heels. He'll look to pass Silvera's guard now, I'm sure.
Silvera keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Silvera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Silvera stands up from Penn's guard - Silvera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silvera misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Penn moves into the clinch.
Silvera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Silvera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Silvera breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Silvera.
Silvera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Silvera. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Penn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silvera is trying is best to control the position here.
Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Silvera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB2#
Penn is working for a kimura here but Silvera manages to reverse the position and he's now in Penn's guard.
#SUB2#
Silvera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silvera preventing the sweep.
Silvera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvera wants to get up but he can't break Penn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Silvera stands and steps away. Penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Penn gets a double leg takedown into Silvera's guard.
Silvera keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Silvera wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Silvera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Penn trying to control but Silvera is working from the bottom.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Silvera wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn trying to control but Silvera is working from the bottom.
Penn throws a strike but Silvera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Silvera won't allow Penn to sweep him here. #SU#
Silvera gets to his feet - Penn follows without any prompting.
Silvera misses with a looping left.#T4#
Silvera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silvera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silvera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silvera throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
A head kick from Silvera lands but Penn takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like James Penn has been cut.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Penn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Silvera defends the submission attempt.
Penn wants to take a breather but Silvera is having none of it.
Penn is pressing down on Silvera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silvera is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Silvera is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silvera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Penn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Silvera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Penn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silvera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Penn but great work by Silvera.#SU#
Silvera decides to stand back up. Silvera steps back and let's Penn get back to his feet.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Silvera shows good takedown defense.
Joao Silvera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Penn.
A jab from Silvera misses.
Silvera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick from Silvera.
#TD2#
Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silvera is looking to stand up but Penn isn't so interested in that idea.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Silvera keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silvera is keeping the position for now.
Silvera wants to stand and escape but Penn is having none of it. #T3#
Silvera working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silvera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn goes for a double leg but Silvera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silvera continues to drive forward.
Joao Silvera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Silvera misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Penn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silvera working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Silvera manages to break the clinch.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Silvera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Penn under the eye.
Penn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Penn shoots in and bounces Silvera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Silvera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn wants to control from the top but Silvera keeps moving.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Silvera.
Silvera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silvera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Penn'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Silvera connects with a jab.#TD2#
Penn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silvera's half guard.
Penn wants to control but Silvera is keeping him busy.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Silvera defending well.
Silvera keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silvera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silvera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn. #T1##SUB2#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Silvera is defending well.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silvera defending well though.
Penn is stalling here. Silvera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Penn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silvera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Silvera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silvera with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silvera enables Penn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silvera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Penn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silvera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penn, into his guard. #REVR##T3##SU#
Silvera stands and steps away. Penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silvera.
Joao Silvera is winning the standup battle so far.
Silvera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn tries to move into range but Silvera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Silvera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvera lands a nice looking body shot.
Silvera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn wants to counter the offense by Silvera and move into the clinch position.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvera.
Silvera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvera misses with a two punch combination.
Penn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silvera circles away.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Silvera sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Joao Silvera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Penn.#T4#
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silvera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Silvera throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silvera circles away.
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice combination there by Silvera.
Penn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silvera.
Silvera works over Penn's head and body with a nice combination.
Silvera works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Silvera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silvera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
JAG The Gauntlet
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Silvera misses with a straight right.
Silvera connects with a body shot.
Silvera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wobble's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
Wobble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvera.
Silvera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wobble in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvera. Wobble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvera lands with a straight right. Wobble didn't see that one coming.
Silvera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silvera misses the shot to the body.
As Silvera tries to get set, Wobble tries to push him back and clinch up but Silvera manages to avoid the attempt.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera misses with a low kick.
Wobble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silvera sprawls and moves away.
Silvera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wobble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wobble tries to counter with a takedown but Silvera is quick to defend against it.
Silvera throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Wobble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wobble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silvera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silvera is trying to stand.
#T1#
Wobble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silvera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silvera wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Wobble has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble thows a huge punch but Silvera dodges it nicely.
Silvera is trying to get back to full guard.
Wobble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wobble thows a huge punch but Silvera dodges it nicely.
Wobble throwing shots but Silvera is blocking nicely.
Wobble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silvera's head.
Wobble wants to pass the guard but Silvera is defending well.
Wobble prevents Silvera from improving his position.#T2#
Wobble wants to control but Silvera is keeping him busy.
Silvera wants to improve his position but Wobble is controlling well.
#SUB#
Wobble is working for a kimura but Silvera is defending it quite comfortably.
Wobble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silvera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wobble slips a nice elbow through Silvera's hands, connecting with Silvera's forehead.
Wobble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silvera's head.
Silvera wants to control but Wobble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silvera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wobble scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3##SUB#
Wobble is working for an americana but Silvera has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Wobble was thinking about the submission.
Wobble chips away with some ground and pound.
Wobble has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wobble throws a big right hand that misses.
Wobble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wobble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wobble throws an elbow that misses. Silvera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wobble's guard. Nice move by Silvera!#REVB##SU2#
Silvera gets to his feet. Wobble looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wobble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silvera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Wobble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Silvera keeps moving.
Silvera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wobble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wobble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wobble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wobble lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao Silvera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wobble dodges the punch combination from Silvera.
Wobble moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Silvera misses.
Silvera cracks Wobble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silvera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silvera misses with a looping left.
Silvera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silvera misses the jab.
Wobble tries to counter with a takedown but Silvera is quick to defend against it.
Silvera misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Silvera is predictable there #TD#
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silvera won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Silvera is not content to let Wobble control the position. #T1#
Wobble misses with the ground and pound.
Wobble wants to control but Silvera is keeping him busy.
Wobble in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silvera defending against the ground and pound.
Silvera prevents Wobble from moving into mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Wobble.
Wobble creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wobble passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silvera!
Wobble is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silvera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Silvera is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Wobble pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wobble throwing strikes here but Silvera is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silvera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wobble looking to finish Silvera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silvera!
Wobble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silvera is looking to escape.
Wobble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wobble scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silvera?
#T3#
Wobble lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wobble controlling the pace for now.
Silvera wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wobble.
Wobble trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jah Wobble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wobble scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silvera?
Wobble trying to control but Silvera is having none of it.
Wobble looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
Wobble lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silvera hang on?
Wobble with shots to the head and body - Silvera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wobble throwing strikes here but Silvera is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wobble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Poor strikes thrown by Wobble there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wobble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvera can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Wobble! Silvera is hurt baaadly! Wobble is firing away with more strikes - Silvera is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Wobble!
A relieved looking Jah Wobble 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:
JAG Final Destination II
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Silvera throws the kick towards the body but Funaki avoids it.
Funaki misses with a body shot.
Funaki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silvera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice body kick from Silvera.
Silvera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silvera. Funaki shrugs it off though.
Silvera lands a nice shot that snaps Funaki's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Masa Funaki has been cut.
Silvera lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera scores with a hook to the body. Funaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silvera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crunch! Silvera slams his shin into Funaki's torso.
Funaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silvera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funaki throws a jab when Silvera was well out of range.
Nice cross by Silvera.
Silvera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Funaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Silvera lands a head kick. Funaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silvera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Funaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Funaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Funaki throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Silvera misses the target.#KD#
Silvera lands a big head kick that sends Funaki tumbling to the mat! Silvera takes a step backwards and waves Funaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Funaki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funaki walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Funaki limp body while Silvera jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus: Legends
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Maeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maeda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silvera scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silvera throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Silvera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maeda avoids a kick to the body.
Maeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silvera.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Silvera circles away easily#CL2#
and Silvera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silvera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silvera leaning against his opponent.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Silvera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silvera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maeda.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silvera.
A right hand to the body from Silvera.
Silvera lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda takes a shot to the head.
Silvera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Silvera.
Maeda wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Silvera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silvera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maeda is trying to drag Silvera to the mat but Silvera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Silvera.
Silvera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maeda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silvera lands with a short shot to the head.
Maeda is trying to drag Silvera to the mat but Silvera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silvera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Silvera.
Silvera is pressed up against the cage. Maeda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silvera down to the mat. Silvera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Maeda throws a body kick that misses.
Silvera lands a body shot.
Silvera staying out of range there.
Maeda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silvera. That one must have hurt.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maeda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silvera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silvera.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silvera - that will leave a mark!
Silvera lands with a hook. Maeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silvera.
Silvera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Crunch! Silvera slams his shin into Maeda's torso.
Silvera thuds his shin into the meat of Maeda's side.
Silvera fakes the leg kick and cracks Maeda in the body.
Maeda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silvera scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Crunch! Silvera slams his shin into Maeda's torso.
Maeda has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silvera.
Silvera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maeda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silvera lands with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silvera. Maeda shrugs it off though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silvera.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maeda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silvera - the referee stops the clock and Maeda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silvera. Maeda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silvera stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maeda takes a step back to recover.
Maeda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silvera. That one must have hurt.
Maeda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maeda will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silvera.
Maeda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD2#
Silvera cracks Maeda with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maeda looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silvera finish him?
#ROC2#
Maeda is rocked!#T4##CL2#
Silvera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Maeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maeda takes a shot to the head.
Silvera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Silvera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maeda tries to clinch but Silvera moves away
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Silvera! Maeda is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Silvera!
Thomas Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 53
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Thoressen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thoressen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoressen throws a push kick but Silvera slaps the foot to one side.
As Thoressen backs off Silvera throws a huge counter combo but Thoressen manages to avoid it all.
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera throws a right and a left that Thoressen avoids nicely.
Thoressen swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera wants to counter with a clinch but Thoressen pushes him away.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silvera throws out a counter right but Thoressen avoids it with no problem.
Thoressen lands a head kick. Silvera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silvera slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen.
A countering left hand to the body from Silvera misses.
Silvera throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera misses with a double jab.
It looked like Thoressen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thoressen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silvera's head.
Thoressen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thoressen is looking to wear down Silvera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Silvera fails to land with a series of punches.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thoressen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thoressen is looking for a counter combo.
Thoressen looks for the body kick but Silvera saw that one coming.
Silvera avoids a kick to the body.
Thoressen slips a straight right by Silvera.
Silvera slips a jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Thoressen.
Thoressen scores with a shot to the body.
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Silvera sees coming a mile off.
Thoressen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silvera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silvera throws the left hand but Thoressen avoids the punch easily.
Silvera connects with a leg kick. Thoressen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thoressen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Thoressen.
Silvera misses with a kick to the body
and Thoressen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thoressen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoressen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thoressen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silvera avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Silvera moves out of range of the body kick.
Thoressen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoressen slips a jab and a cross from Silvera.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera throws a low kick, looking for Thoressen's leg but Thoressen calmly moves out of range.
Silvera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thoressen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Silvera really felt that one!
Silvera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silvera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvera was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Silvera tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thoressen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvera tries to land a front kick but Thoressen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Silvera sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the liver by Thoressen. Beautiful body shot.
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Silvera sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Silvera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thoressen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Thoressen is trying to break the clinch but Silvera has him pressed against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silvera.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silvera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Silvera is blocking nicely.
Silvera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvera. #T4#
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Silvera blocks with his arms.
Thoressen wants to break free but Silvera has control.
Silvera scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvera misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thoressen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvera misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoressen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvera wants to slow Thoressen down by chopping away at his legs.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Silvera avoids them all with ease.
Thoressen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thoressen thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Silvera counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thoressen moves away from the strike by Silvera.
Thoressen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thoressen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvera moves away.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thoressen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvera can do to turn this around?
Silvera misses with a hook.
Silvera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThoressen.
Thoressen scores with a push kick.
Thoressen looks for the body kick but Silvera saw that one coming.
Silvera lands a slapping body shot.
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoressen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silvera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen thuds a left hand into Silvera's body.
Silvera throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.
Thoressen lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Silvera misses its intended target.
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silvera scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Thoressen misses
and Silvera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Thoressen misses
and Silvera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silvera, right into the meat.
Thoressen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Silvera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thoressen.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoressen lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoressen.
A little jabbing left from Silvera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silvera throws a shot from downtown. Thoressen moves away and avoids it.
Thoressen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Silvera connects with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Thoressen.
Thoressen defending well as Silvera loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Thoressen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvera misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
Thoressen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thoressen misses with the combination.
Thoressen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvera manages to avoid it.
Thoressen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnus Thoressen is winning the standup battle so far.
Thoressen avoids a kick to the body.
Thoressen is looking to land body kicks.
Thoressen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Silvera.
Thoressen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silvera.
Silvera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thoressen fakes the leg kick and cracks Silvera in the body. #T3#
Thoressen fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoressen backing away here, and Silvera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thoressen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Silvera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Thoressen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silvera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.
A swing and a miss from Silvera.
Silvera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoressen.
Silvera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good leg kick by Silvera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silvera throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a kick to the body.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
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!
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Silvera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thoressen tries to break free but Silvera pushes him back against the ropes.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Silvera manages to break the clinch.
Thoressen throws a lazy head kick
and Silvera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thoressen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silvera moves out of range of the body kick from Thoressen.
Silvera tests Thoressen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvera fakes the leg kick and cracks Thoressen in the body.
Silvera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thoressen on the side of the head.
Silvera works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joao Silvera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thoressen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silvera throws out the jab.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Thoressen is looking to land body kicks.
Silvera tries a quick counter leg kick but Thoressen is wise to it.
Thoressen throws a combination that misses
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvera blocks the body kick.
Thoressen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silvera counters with a one-two to the body.
Silvera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Thoressen misses
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Silvera avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
It seemed like Silvera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silvera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thoressen on the side of the head.
Silvera thuds his right hand into Thoressen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Silvera.
Silvera avoids the body shot from Thoressen.
Thoressen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Silvera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silvera if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Thoressen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoressen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a straight right hand.
Silvera misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Thoressen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Silvera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silvera throws a hook but Thoressen avoids it easily.
Thoressen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silvera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silvera scores with a spinning back kick!
Silvera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silvera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thoressen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Silvera pushes Thoressen up against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Thoressen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Silvera blocks it.
Silvera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvera avoiding damage as Thoressen throws knees to the body.
Silvera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvera.
Silvera swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen wants to break free but Silvera has control.
Silvera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thoressen's efforts to push away.#T3##BC2#
Silvera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvera stuns Thoressen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silvera scores with a jab. Thoressen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thoressen throws a body kick that misses
and Silvera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen misses with a kick to the body.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvera connects with an inside leg kick.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thoressen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silvera scrambles back to his feet.
Thoressen scores with a head kick.
Silvera misses the shot to the body.
Silvera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoressen. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Thoressen lands but Silvera takes it in his stride.
Silvera throws a combination. Thoressen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thoressen throws a hook but Silvera blocks it.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Silvera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Silvera lands a nice looking body kick.
Thoressen staying out of range there.
Silvera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thoressen looks for the body kick but Silvera saw that one coming.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Silvera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera feints a counter leg kick.
Silvera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Silvera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Joao Silvera!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Magnus Thoressen!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Magnus Thoressen!
Magnus Thoressen wins by split decision!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 46
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Silvera works Cubbedge 's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Silvera misses.
Cubbedge dives in and grabs Silvera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silvera pushes down on Cubbedge 's head and hops out.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cubbedge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Silvera.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvera.
Silvera avoids a kick to the body.
#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silvera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cubbedge passes Silvera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge drops an elbow to the side of Silvera's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvera keeps working.
Silvera has hold of Cubbedge 's hands but Cubbedge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silvera felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silvera tries to kick Cubbedge off but Cubbedge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura but Silvera is defending it quite comfortably.
Silvera tries to kick Cubbedge off but Cubbedge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silvera is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard.
Silvera wants to get back to his feet.
Silvera is trying to escape back to his feet but Cubbedge uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Silvera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silvera is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Cubbedge taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cubbedge throws an elbow but Silvera slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silvera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cubbedge is controlling him well.
Cubbedge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silvera tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cubbedge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silvera really wants to buck Cubbedge off and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Cubbedge 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cubbedge tries to control but Silvera wriggling away.
Silvera is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Cubbedge lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Cubbedge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silvera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silvera shrugs it off. #SUB#
Cubbedge working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Silvera turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Cubbedge off and cradles Silvera's limp body as Cubbedge celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bart Cubbedge !
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Event:
Skrap Fights 36
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Woods does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silvera throws a counter combo.
Woods attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Silvera moves away and avoids it.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
and Silvera counters with a nice kick to the body.
Woods throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silvera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods scores with a head kick.
Woods lands a nice looking body kick.
Woods takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Woods misses.
Woods throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silvera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woods throws a leg kick
letting Silvera counter with a right hand.
Woods throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Woods throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silvera moves out of range as Woods throws a body kick.
Silvera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvera was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silvera throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woods.
Silvera blocks a head kick by Woods.
Woods throws a jab when Silvera was well out of range.
Silvera unleashes a big counter combination but Woods bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woods throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Woods gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and Silvera counters with a thumping low kick.
Woods throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silvera's head.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods throws a low kick but Silvera avoids it.
A low kick from Woods misses
and Silvera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Woods looks to throw the jab but Silvera is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Silvera.
Woods misses with a hook.
Silvera misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Woods was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silvera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Woods is looking to land body kicks.
Silvera unleashes a big counter combination but Woods bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvera moves away.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woods blocks a jab.
Silvera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silvera pushes Woods away with a front kick.
JJ Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Silvera works Woods's body with a nice hook.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick
and Silvera counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Woods misses with the body kick
letting Silvera counter with a right hand.
Woods looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woods looks to throw the jab but Silvera is out of range.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvera was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Woods dodges the punch combination from Silvera.
Woods misses the body punch
and Silvera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods takes a jab right on the kisser.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Silvera counters with a two punch combo.
Woods misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Woods
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods misses with a body punch
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Woods misses with a body shot
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvera stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Woods swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera walks into a stiff left hand from Woods.
Woods throws a chopping leg kick but Silvera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silvera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Woods throws a leg kick that misses.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods tries to land a leg kick but Silvera saw it coming and moves away.
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silvera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silvera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Woods
and Silvera counters with an inside leg kick.
Woods is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silvera.
Woods gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silvera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silvera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Silvera connects with a leg kick. Woods looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silvera avoids the body shot from Woods.
Silvera works over Woods's head and body with a nice combination.
Woods misses with a hook. Silvera ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woods.
Woods takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silvera throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy body kick from Woods
and Silvera counters with a nice leg kick.
Silvera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Woods takes a swing at Silvera's ribcage but misses.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvera manages to avoid it.
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silvera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silvera counters with a left and a right that stings Woods.
Silvera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Woods on the side of the head.
Silvera blocks a head kick by Woods.
Joao Silvera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods looks to throw a body kick
and Silvera counters with a one-two to the body.
Silvera avoids the head kick by Woods.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silvera! But no joy.
Woods wants to land a leg kick but Silvera is out of range.
Woods throws a leg kick
and Silvera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silvera avoids the body shot from Woods.
Silvera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silvera misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvera misses with a looping right.
Silvera looks to land a body kick but Woods moved away.#T2#
Woods throws a lazy head kick
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Woods misses with a kick to the body
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silvera! But no joy.
Silvera misses with a looping right.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woods looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silvera blocks the body kick.
Silvera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silvera counters with a series of strikes. Woods will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silvera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silvera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silvera, right into the meat.
Silvera avoids a kick to the body.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvera tries to land a front kick but Woods steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
That kick from Silvera tenderised Woods's leg. Woods is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silvera blocks a low kick nicely.
Woods pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silvera is out of range and Woods settles back down.
Woods cracks the inside of Silvera's front leg.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods misses with a body punch
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
and Silvera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Woods's knee momentarily.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Woods is looking to wear down Silvera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Woods's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silvera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Woods scrambles back to his feet.
Woods is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Silvera.
Woods lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silvera's sensitive parts.
Silvera scores with a head kick. Woods tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woods tries to score with a low kick but Silvera moves his leg out of the way.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Woods thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Woods backing away here, and Silvera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Woods takes a swing at Silvera's ribcage but misses.
Silvera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Woods thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and Silvera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silvera throws a right hand that Woods ducks under and follows up with a left that Woods also avoids with ease.
Woods tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silvera flicks out a counter leg kick but Woods steps away.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silvera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silvera avoids the head kick by Woods.
Silvera flicks out a counter leg kick but Woods steps away.
Silvera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silvera checks a leg kick.
Woods takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silvera.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silvera.
Woods throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silvera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Woods thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and Silvera counters with a two punch combo.
Silvera blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Silvera.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woods slips under a jab from Silvera.
Silvera avoids the head kick by Woods.
Silvera throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.
Silvera lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Donk. Woods catches Silvera right on the button with a cross.
Good work by Silvera as he checks the leg kick.
Woods backing away here, and Silvera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silvera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Woods quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvera moves away.
Silvera replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Woods blocks it well.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Silvera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silvera scores with a nice right hand.
Woods tried to score with a low kick but Silvera checks it.
A little jabbing left from Silvera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silvera with a hook.
Silvera misses with a straight left.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Woods bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silvera's head backwards.
Silvera lands a jab-cross combination.
Woods misses with a body kick.
Woods has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods blocks a head kick by Silvera.
Woods thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and Silvera counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC2#
Woods is rocked!
Silvera blocks a low kick nicely.
Silvera scores with a one two! Woods had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods throws a head kick that misses
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods looks to land a body kick but Silvera moved away.
Woods throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silvera's head.
Woods misses with a leg kick
and Silvera counters with a right hand to the body.
Silvera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Woods might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Silvera jabs at Woods's body.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silvera counters with a left to the body.
Silvera throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Woods colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Silvera as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Woods is left battered and dazed whilst Silvera and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Silvera!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Silvera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 30
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Oriola wants to land a leg kick but Silvera is out of range.
Oriola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silvera throws a counter combo.
Oriola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silvera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oriola somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Silvera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oriola thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and Silvera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Oriola misses
and Silvera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oriola throws the kick towards the body but Silvera avoids it.
Silvera unleashes a big counter combination but Oriola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oriola shoots in for a takedown but Silvera shows good takedown defense.
Silvera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Oriola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oriola shoots for a takedown but Silvera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Silvera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oriola misses with a low kick.
Silvera unleashes a big counter combination but Oriola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Oriola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silvera defends well and Oriola ends up having to push Silvera into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Silvera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Silvera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oriola is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Oriola throws a leg kick
and Silvera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Silvera blocks the low kick.#TD#
Silvera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oriola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oriola tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvera is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Oriola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oriola's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Oriola trying to control but Silvera is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Silvera is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Oriola pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Oriola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silvera is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Oriola is looking for a triangle but Silvera pushes his legs off easily.
Oriola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silvera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Oriola trying to move into half guard but instead Silvera has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Oriola wants to sweep but no luck.
Silvera is looking to stand up but Oriola won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oriola is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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!
Silvera keeping moving, preventing Oriola from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Oriola postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silvera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oriola, into his guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao Silvera will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Oriola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silvera as he avoids it easily.
Silvera thinks about the counter body kick.
A lazy body kick from Oriola
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Oriola shoots in for a double leg but Silvera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silvera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oriola swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera checks a leg kick.
Silvera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oriola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oriola misses with a leg kick
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oriola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silvera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silvera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silvera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silvera blocks a leg kick.
Oriola throws out a leg kick but Silvera moves out of range and Oriola only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silvera! But no joy.#TD#
Oriola scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oriola tries to move to full mount but Silvera actually manages to regain half guard.
Silvera felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2##SUB#
Oriola is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silvera pushes Oriola off looking to stand but Oriola dives back in and keeps control.
Silvera won't allow Oriola to pass to mount.
Oriola is working hard here to advance position.
Oriola wants to control but Silvera is keeping him busy.
Oriola misses with a head shot. Silvera uses the momentum to regain guard.
Oriola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silvera is keeping the position for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diego Oriola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oriola won't allow Silvera to get back to his feet.
Silvera keeping moving, preventing Oriola from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silvera wants to stand up but Oriola is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diego Oriola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oriola throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Oriola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silvera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Oriola. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oriola throws the kick towards the body but Silvera avoids it.
Silvera moves out of range as Oriola throws a body kick.
Silvera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good work by Silvera as he checks the leg kick.
Oriola goes for a double leg but Silvera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Silvera continues to drive forward.
Silvera tries a quick counter leg kick but Oriola is wise to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oriola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silvera circles away.
Silvera throws out a counter right but Oriola avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oriola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joao Silvera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silvera checks a leg kick. #TD#
Oriola scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oriola is trying to ground and pound but Silvera uses the momentary lack of control by Oriola to regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Oriola is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silvera!
Oriola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T1#
Oriola pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Oriola moves to the back position.
Oriola trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Oriola is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2##SUB#
Oriola patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Silvera is trying to stand back up.
Oriola somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Oriola tries to keep control of the position but Silvera is staying busy.#SUB#
Oriola working for the choke.
Oriola trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Oriola has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Silvera! Can he survive? No! He's out! Oriola gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Oriola!
Diego Oriola 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:
Skrap Fights 18
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Silvera tries to clinch but Draco is having none of it.
Draco slips a jab from Silvera.
Draco thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and Silvera counters with a straight right hand.
Draco thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and Silvera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silvera checks a leg kick.
Draco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silvera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by Draco. Beautiful body shot.
Draco staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Silvera.
Silvera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silvera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silvera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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!
Draco misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Silvera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Draco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silvera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Draco.
Silvera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silvera blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Draco scores with a one two! Silvera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rueben Draco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draco throws a poor cross that misses
and Silvera counters with a one-two to the body.
Draco throws a leg kick
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Draco misses with a hook
and Silvera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Draco misses the shot to the body.
Draco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silvera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Draco with a body shot.
Draco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Draco misses with a shot to the body
and Draco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draco defending well as Silvera loads up on a big left hand.
Silvera lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Silvera moves into range and clinches up with Draco.
Silvera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Draco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silvera blocks the elbow strike.
Draco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Silvera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draco's elbow.
A hook to the body from Silvera.
Draco misses with an elbow over the top.
Draco is trying to break free.
Draco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silvera misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Silvera.
Silvera misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Draco breaks the clinch.
Draco misses with a two punch combination.
Silvera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silvera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silvera doesn't manage to clinch there - Draco circles away.
#T3#
Silvera lands a head shot.
Silvera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Draco's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draco. Silvera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvera scores with a kick to the body.
A combination from Draco does no damage.
Silvera tries to move into range but Draco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Draco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Draco duly obliges.
Draco scores with a kick to the midsection.
Draco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silvera jabs at Draco's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silvera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Draco with a body shot.
Silvera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Draco swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
It seemed like Silvera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Silvera has Draco up against the ropes in a clinch.
Good body shot from Silvera.
#T4#
Silvera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvera misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvera blocks an elbow strike from Draco.
Silvera lands with a right to the head.
Silvera lands a right hand.
Silvera has a couple of punches blocked by Draco.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Silvera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silvera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dracos head.
Silvera can't find room to land a body shot as Draco controls the action.
Silvera misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draco is trying to force a seperation but Silvera has the dominant position.
A short left from Silvera.
Silvera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silvera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Draco.
Silvera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Draco misses with a two punch combination.
Draco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvera needs to keep his hands up - Draco had a free shot at his head there.
Silvera lands a really nice looking cross but Draco seems unphased.
Draco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Draco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silvera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silvera connects with a right hand. Draco shakes it off.#CL2#
Silvera clinches up with Draco and pushes him back against the ropes.
Silvera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draco has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Draco takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Silvera.
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!
Silvera scores with a hook to the body.
Silvera misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Draco blocks a body shot from Silvera.
Silvera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draco can't break the clinch.
Draco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Draco can't find room to land a body shot as Silvera controls the action.
Silvera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silvera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Draco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silvera lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Silvera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silvera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silvera scores with a body shot.
#T2#
A lazy body kick from Draco
and Silvera counters with a straight right hand.
Silvera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silvera throws a jab but it's blocked by Draco.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silvera.
Joao Silvera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silvera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Draco throws a series of punches but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silvera tries to clinch but Draco moves out of range.
Rueben Draco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Draco.
Silvera scores with a sloppy right hand. Draco should have avoided that one.
Silvera scores with a jab. Draco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silvera avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Silvera.#T3#
Draco misses with the combination.
It seemed like Silvera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Silvera.
Silvera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silvera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silvera scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silvera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Draco misses the target.
Silvera cracks Draco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Draco misses the target.
Draco misses with a kick to the body
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Silvera blocks a head kick by Draco.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Draco.
Draco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Draco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Draco misses with a combination
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Silvera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Draco throws a leg kick
and Draco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draco misses with a left hand
and Silvera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silvera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Draco's hands.
Draco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Draco is predictable there
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Draco throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvera moves away.
Draco misses with a lunging right hand
and Silvera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silvera scores with a punch to the head.
Silvera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silvera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Silvera clinches. #BC#
Draco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Silvera rushes Draco and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Silvera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Joao Silvera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silvera.
Silvera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvera swings wildly with an uppercut but Draco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draco's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera can't find room to land a body shot as Draco controls the action.
Silvera lands a shoulder strike.
Silvera misses with some punches.
Draco is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Silvera manages to break the clinch.
Draco misses with a wild body shot.
Draco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Draco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Draco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silvera connects with the punch.
Draco misses with a leg kick
and Silvera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silvera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Silvera.
Draco is looking to chop away at Silvera's legs.
Draco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silvera on the side of the head.
Silvera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draco swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Draco looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvera is just out of range.
A combination from Draco does no damage.
Silvera lands a slapping body shot.
Draco moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Draco.
Well,Draco is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Draco is looking to land body kicks.
Draco misses with a hook
and Silvera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Draco lands a high kick!
Silvera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silvera moves in looking to clinch but Draco pushes him off.
Silvera scores with a nice right hand.
Draco misses with a body kick.
Silvera blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Silvera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silvera checks a leg kick.#T3#
Draco misses with a right hand
and Silvera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draco punishes Silvera's body with a nice straight punch.
Silvera lands with an overhand left.
Silvera with a hook.
Silvera scores with a sloppy right hand. Draco should have avoided that one.
Silvera scores with a leg kick.
Draco throws a hook but Silvera blocks it.
Draco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silvera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draco swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera thumps Draco with a low kick.
Draco throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a left and a right that stings Draco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Silvera clinches.
Silvera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draco backwards.
Draco takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Draco is rocked!
Draco wants to get back to striking at distance but Silvera won't allow it.
#T4#
Draco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Draco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Draco throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Silvera.
Draco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silvera prevents Draco from breaking the clinch.
Draco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silvera lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draco.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silvera.
Draco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rueben Draco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Draco fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Silvera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silvera 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 William Gold scores the fight for Joao Silvera!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Joao Silvera!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Joao Silvera 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:
Skrap Fights 12
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Mullin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silvera circles away quickly and effectively.
Silvera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silvera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera throws a shot from downtown. Mullin moves away and avoids it.
Mullin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body kick from Silvera.
We've been informed that Mullin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silvera works the jab nicely.
Mullin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mullin fails to land with a series of punches.
Silvera misses with a hook. Mullin ducked under it nicely.
Silvera moves out of range as Mullin strikes.
Silvera throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mullin avoids it.
Silvera moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera ducks under a wild hook from Mullin.
A jab from Mullin misses.
Nice shot lands for Silvera.#CL#
Silvera pushes Mullin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mullin scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Silvera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Silvera lands with a short shot to the head.
Mullin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silvera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silvera scores with a shot to the side of Mullin's head.
Mullin works on Silvera's body with a couple of short punches.
Silvera misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvera tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Silvera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silvera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silvera.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Silvera.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Silvera.
Mullin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mullin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mullin lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvera backwards.
Mullin lands with a left to the head.
Mullin scores with a shoulder strike.
Mullin is looking to break free of the clinch but Silvera has double underhooks. #BC2#
Mullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Silvera misses.
Mullin throws a right hand that Silvera ducks under and follows up with a left that Silvera also avoids with ease.
Mullin swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mullin.
Mullin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silvera misses with a straight right.
Mullin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Mullin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvera. Mullin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mullin throws a series of strikes that have Silvera backpedaling.
Mullin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silvera lands with a shot to the body.
Mullin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
Silvera misses with a hook. Mullin ducked under it nicely.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvera scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin lands a head shot.
Mullin misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Mullin throws a big shot that misses.
Mullin cracks Silvera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Mullin misses.
Mullin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mullin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvera misses with an uppercut. Mullin saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Silvera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silvera.
Mullin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silvera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silvera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mullin manages to avoid it.
A big left from Silvera misses.
Mullin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvera.
Silvera scores with a jab.
Mullin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herbert Mullin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Silvera throws a leg kick but Mullin moved away.
Silvera throws a hook to the side of Mullin's head but Mullin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Mullin misses.
Silvera tries to clinch but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin misses with a looping left.
Mullin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silvera scoring well with a low kick there.
Mullin walks into a straight right hand from Silvera.
Silvera throws a series of punches but Mullin avoids them all with ease.
Mullin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera dodges the punch combination from Mullin.
Silvera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mullin counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Silvera digs a good hook to Mullin's body.
Mullin throws a body punch but Silvera moves out of range.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silvera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mullin looks to land a combination but Silvera avoids it well.
Mullin scores with the left hand. Silvera knows he should have avoided that one.
Silvera moves away from the strike by Mullin.
Mullin misses with a left hand
and Silvera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mullin thinking.
Silvera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mullin.#CL#
Silvera moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Mullin.
Silvera cracks Mullin with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Mullin pushes Silvera back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvera's elbow.
Mullin can't find room to land a body shot as Silvera controls the action.
Silvera misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullin can't break the clinch.
Silvera lands a hook that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Mullin misses with some punches.
Silvera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mullin.
Silvera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mullin misses with a punch to the body.
Mullin misses with some punches.
Mullin throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvera.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mullin lands with a light punch inside.
Silvera tries to circle away but Mullin has him pinned against the ropes.
Mullin misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Silvera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullin.
Mullin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvera pushes Mullin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Silvera scores with a shot to the side of Mullin's head.
Mullin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvera tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Silvera blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullin.
A hook to the body from Silvera.
Herbert Mullin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silvera tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mullin looks to land a combination but Silvera avoids it well.
Silvera avoids the body shot from Mullin.
A little feinted left hand from Silvera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Mullin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvera.
Silvera wants to clinch.
Mullin looks to land a left hand but Silvera moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Mullin catches Silvera right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullin throws a good cross that connects.
Mullin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mullin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Silvera as he connects with a hook.
Silvera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Mullin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silvera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mullin counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvera moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Silvera misses its target.
Mullin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silvera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herbert Mullin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silvera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mullin.
Nice defenses there by Silvera.
Silvera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mullin lands a nice hook to Silvera's body. Silvera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Mullin misses.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mullin connects with the punch.
Mullin misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Silvera counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Mullin.
#BC2#
Mullin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvera misses with the combination.
Mullin misses with a looping left.#T1##CL#
Mullin gets tackled into the ropes by Silvera. Silvera maintains the clinch.
Mullin has had enough of the clinch but Silvera keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Mullin.
Mullin is looking to break free of the clinch but Silvera has double underhooks.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvera is trying to break free.
Silvera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvera tries to throw a body punch but Mullin avoids it by throwing Silvera back against the ropes.
Silvera has a couple of punches blocked by Mullin.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silvera backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvera.
Mullin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mullin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joao Silvera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Silvera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silvera tries to throw a body punch but Mullin avoids it by throwing Silvera back against the ropes.
Mullin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Silvera - that landed with a thud.
Mullin misses with the head strike.
Mullin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silvera lands an elbow just above Mullin 's eye.
Mullin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Silvera.
Mullin throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvera.
Silvera swings wildly with an uppercut but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Mullin.
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mullin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silvera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Mullin.
Silvera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mullin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mullin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silvera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvera throws a head punch that misses.
Mullin throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvera.
Silvera misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Mullin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mullin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mullin throws a jab but it's blocked by Silvera.
Silvera is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mullin misses the shot to the body.
Mullin throws a body punch but Silvera moves out of range.
Mullin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvera dodges the punch combination from Mullin.
Silvera appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Silvera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mullin.
An attempted straight right counter from Silvera misses the target.
Silvera staying out of range there.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
It looked like Silvera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mullin.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick and Mullin moves out of range easily.
Silvera slips under a jab from Mullin.
Mullin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mullin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silvera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mullin on the side of the head.#ROC#
Mullin is rocked!
Mullin drops his hands for a split second and Silvera immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Mullin face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Silvera follows up with a right hand that knocks Mullin into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joao Silvera!
Our winner, Joao Silvera, 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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Event:
Skrap Fights 8
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Albano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silvera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albano.
Albano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Albano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Silvera.
Silvera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Albano finds it's way round the side to connect with Silvera's head.
Albano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Albano lands with a nice body punch.
Silvera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Silvera is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silvera dodges the punch combination from Albano.
Silvera throwing a counter right hand but Albano manages to avoid it.
Silvera misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Albano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silvera is looking to slow Albano down with leg kicks.
Albano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albano.
Silvera thinks about countering with a head kick.
Albano lands with a cross.
Silvera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Silvera misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Albano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Albano wants to control but Silvera is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albano working the ground and pound but Silvera is defending the strikes.
Albano wants to control but Silvera is keeping him busy.
Albano taking a breather here.
Silvera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silvera is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Albano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvera keeps working.
Albano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silvera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silvera trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Albano throws a strike aimed at the side of Silvera's head but Silvera avoids it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silvera seems a little lost for a moment, as Albano dominates the positioning.#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.
Albano trying to control the position but Silvera is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Albano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Albano trying to control but Silvera is working from the bottom.
Albano won't allow Silvera to get back to his feet.
Albano trying to control but Silvera is working from the bottom.
Silvera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Albano stops Silvera from standing up.
Albano looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Albano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Albano throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Albano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tony Albano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Albano.
Silvera throws a head kick that half lands.
Albano throws a shot from downtown. Silvera moves away and avoids it.
Silvera is looking to counter the offense by Albano and move into the clinch.
Albano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silvera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albano has his takedown stuffed
and Silvera counters with a straight right hand.
Silvera scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Silvera moves away from the strike by Albano.
Silvera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Albano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silvera throws a lazy right hand but Albano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albano misses with a double jab
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Albano is rocked!
Silvera lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Albano crumples to the floor! Silvera milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joao Silvera!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Silvera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 4
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Silvera as he connects with a hook.
Submarine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silvera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Silvera.
Submarine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Submarine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silvera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Submarine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Silvera counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Submarine is rocked!
Joao Silvera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Submarine.
Silvera lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Submarine head around and knocks him out cold! Silvera hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Silvera!
An out of breath Joao Silvera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Constantine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silvera on the side of the head.
Silvera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Constantine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silvera missing with a left hand there. Constantine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera throws a series of punches but Constantine avoids them all with ease.
Silvera slips a jab from Constantine.
An attempted straight right counter from Silvera misses the target.
Silvera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Constantine instigates a clinch.
Silvera has had enough of the clinch but Constantine keeps him there for the moment.
Constantine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Constantine lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Constantine throws an elbow but misses.
Silvera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Constantine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Constantine lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Constantine. #T1#
Constantine lands a shoulder strike.
Constantine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Constantine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Constantine has Silvera pushed against the cage.
Constantine blocks a body shot from Silvera.
Constantine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvera.
Constantine misses with an elbow over the top.
Silvera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantine has Silvera pushed against the cage.
Silvera throws a head punch that misses.
Constantine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Constantine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silvera avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Silvera fails to land. #T2#
Silvera scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silvera.
Constantine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silvera dodges an elbow strike from Constantine.
Constantine lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvera swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silvera backwards.
Constantine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silvera tries to throw a body punch but Constantine avoids it by throwing Silvera back against the cage.
Constantine lands with a short shot to the head.
Silvera avoiding damage as Constantine throws knees to the body.
Silvera can't find room to land a body shot as Constantine controls the action.
Constantine has a couple of punches blocked by Silvera.
Silvera misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Constantine.
Silvera lands a body punch. #T3#
Silvera misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Constantine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvera.
Silvera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silvera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Constantine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantine taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Constantine throws an elbow but misses.
Silvera is trying to break the clinch but Constantine has him pressed against the cage.
Silvera misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantine scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Constantine fails to land.
Silvera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Constantine lands a good knee to the midsection. Silvera won't want to take too many of those.
Constantine trying to land knees to the body.
Silvera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Constantine misses with the head strike.
Constantine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvera.
A short left from Constantine.
Constantine lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvera can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Constantine.
Silvera is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Constantine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Constantine lands a nice elbow.
Constantine working Silvera over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Constantine obliges.
Constantine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Constantine lands a good knee to the midsection. Silvera won't want to take too many of those.
Constantine crunches a lovely knee into Silvera's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Constantine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nylerhotep Constantine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Constantine cracks Silvera with a good jab.#ROC2#
Silvera is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Constantine drops Silvera with a huge uppercut! Silvera drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Constantine is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nylerhotep Constantine!
A very excited looking Nylerhotep Constantine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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