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Event:
CDFC 14:Valle vs Gomez
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Da Silva Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valle is fending him off so far but Da Silva Jr persists. Nope, Valle circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valle but Valle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva Jr.
#CL2#
Da Silva Jr clinches up against the cage.
Valle lands a knee to the head.
Da Silva Jr is trying to pull guard but Valle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jesus Valle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr.
Valle lands a left hand.
Da Silva Jr takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr has been cut.#TD2#
Da Silva Jr gets control of Valle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Da Silva Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Valle stands up from Da Silva Jr's guard - Valle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Valle missing with a left hand there. Da Silva Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva Jr's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Da Silva Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Da Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Jr jumps guard but Valle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Da Silva Jr blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Valle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Da Silva Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valle walks away with a smile on his face. Da Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Da Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Da Silva Jr fails to pull guard.
Valle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Valle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Silva Jr avoids it.
Da Silva Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valle lands an elbow inside.
Da Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Valle holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva Jr drops back down to his feet.
Valle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Silva Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Valle unloads a knee to the mid-section.#KD#
Valle drops Da Silva Jr with a big knee straight up the middle! Da Silva Jr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Da Silva Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valle misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Valle finish him?
Valle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valle throws an overhand right that has Da Silva Jr reeling! Valle follows up with more punches and Da Silva Jr is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesus Valle!
Jesus Valle retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jesus Valle thanked SMESH Nutrition 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Hhsshhshshs'. |
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Event:
CDFC 6: Havoc vs Kosmodemyansk
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva Jr. Da Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuznetsov fails with the takedown.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva Jr shows good takedown defense.
Kuznetsov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuznetsov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuznetsov.
Da Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.
Kuznetsov is putting a hurting on Da Silva Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Da Silva Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov working over Da Silva Jr with some ground and pound. Da Silva Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Da Silva Jr is rocked!
Kuznetsov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Da Silva Jr! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kuznetsov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetsov!
A relieved looking Andrey Kuznetsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr had this to say: 'Hhsshhshshs'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1074 Round 4
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Da Silva Jr with that takedown attempt.
Socks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socks throws a hook but Da Silva Jr avoids it easily.#TD#
Da Silva Jr scores with a takedown into Socks's guard.#SUB#
Da Silva Jr drops back looking for a leg! Socks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Socks manages to kick Da Silva Jr off! Da Silva Jr jumps back into Socks's guard. #SUB#
Da Silva Jr has gone for a leg lock! Socks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Da Silva Jr's guard.#REVB#
Socks with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks won't allow Da Silva Jr to sweep him here.
Socks working some strikes from top position.
Socks lands a couple of digs.
Socks trying to control but Da Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Socks preventing the sweep. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva Jr is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Socks wants to stand and escape but Da Silva Jr is having none of it. #SUB#
Da Silva Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Socks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva Jr has Socks in his guard.#REVB#
Socks wants to pass the guard but Da Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Socks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Da Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Socks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Socks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Socks is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Da Silva Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Socks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Da Silva Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Socks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Da Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr!
Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr 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:
QFC Tournament 1074 Round 3
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Da Silva Jr gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Da Silva Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Da Silva Jr swings around for an armbar but Walker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Da Silva Jr's guard.
Da Silva Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Walker has passed into half guard.
Da Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva Jr manages to get to full guard.
Walker won't allow Da Silva Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Da Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Da Silva Jr 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.#SUB2#
Walker is posturing up here but Da Silva Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Walker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Walker has to tap! Slick submission there by Da Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr!
Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1074 Round 2
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Da Silva Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Da Silva Jr advances to half guard.
Garcie trying to control from the bottom.
Garcie wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garcie controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Jr not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Da Silva Jr passes into side control, despite Garcie's attempt to control the position.
#T1#
Da Silva Jr takes a little break here. Garcie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Da Silva Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Da Silva Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Garcie wants to control but Da Silva Jr postures up.
Da Silva Jr staying calm.
Garcie can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Silva Jr has control of an arm but Garcie manages to advance to Da Silva Jr's back!
Da Silva Jr tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD2#
Da Silva Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Da Silva Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcie being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcie controlling Da Silva Jr's posture.
Garcie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Da Silva Jr controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
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.#TD2#
Da Silva Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcie sprawls well initially but Da Silva Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garcie wants to control but Da Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Silva Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Da Silva Jr is continuing to stall.#T3#
Garcie is positioning himself well to prevent Da Silva Jr advancing to mount.
Garcie is trying to control but can't.
Da Silva Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Da Silva Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garcie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Garcie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcie trying to control but Da Silva Jr flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Da Silva Jr controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Da Silva Jr the control monster continue. Boring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr 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##TD2#
Da Silva Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Garcie's guard.
Garcie pulls Da Silva Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Da Silva Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garcie looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcie holds on and takes a little breather.
Da Silva Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Da Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Da Silva Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Da Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva Jr 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.
Da Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcie is retaining full guard. #T3#
Garcie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Garcie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Da Silva Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Da Silva Jr stays in close to Garcie's body and controls the position.
Roman Garcie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Da Silva Jr 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr!
Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1074 Round 1
Date: Oct 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Da Silva Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Da Silva Jr has hold of Smith's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Smith seems comfortable defending it but Da Silva Jr has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Smith is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Smith is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Da Silva Jr couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr!
Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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