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Event:
CFC CG 11
Date: May 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Da Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ngannou (0) vs (4) Da Silva
Ngannou tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Ngannou regains half guard.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ngannou is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou manages to get to full guard.
Ngannou 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.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.#T1#
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.#SUB#
Ngannou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Ngannou is trying to keep Da Silva in close.
Da Silva trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ngannou working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ngannou's guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Ngannou wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Ngannou gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ngannou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Ngannou is trying to keep Da Silva in close.
Ngannou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet.
Da Silva trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngannou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
#SUB#
Ngannou working for submissions but it's allowed Da Silva to get to half guard.
Ngannou wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy.
Da Silva prevents Ngannou from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Da Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but Ngannou defends it.
Da Silva wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy.
Ngannou is pressing down on Da Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there. #T6#
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva advances to half guard. #SUB#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Da Silva wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ngannou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva.
Ngannou wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7##SUB2#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ngannou is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Ngannou wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy.
Ngannou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngannou.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Ngannou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (4) Da Silva#T8#
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Ngannou advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (4) Da Silva
Da Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (4) Da Silva
Ngannou trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it. #SUB#
Ngannou looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T9#
Da Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Ngannou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Silva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (10) vs (4) Da Silva#SUB#
Ngannou is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Da Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Da Silva for a finish. #SUB#
Ngannou working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Da Silva is really stuck here.
#T10##SUB#
Ngannou is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ngannou is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Da Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Da Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Da Silva tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Da Silva keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ngannou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Silva is just riding it out for now. Ngannou eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Da Silva wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura here.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.
Da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (10) vs (6) Da Silva#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Ngannou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Ngannou is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
Da Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Ngannou is defending the position. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (10) vs (9) Da Silva
Ngannou is trying to control Da Silva's posture but Da Silva avoids it.
Ngannou prevents Da Silva from moving into mount. #T13#
Ngannou struggling a bit here.
Da Silva tries to advance position but instead Ngannou slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ngannou gets full guard.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Da Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ngannou manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva has Ngannou in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (12) vs (9) Da Silva#T14#
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ngannou rolls with it to try and escape but Da Silva cranks on the arm and Ngannou is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Darragh Prendergast!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Prendergast has Da Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Prendergast gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Prendergast
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prendergast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prendergast must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prendergast preventing the sweep.
Da Silva is trying to keep Prendergast in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Prendergast defends it easily.
Da Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Da Silva pushes a forearm under Prendergast's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Prendergast is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
A victorious Anderson Da Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Darragh Prendergast!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Prendergast scores with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Prendergast#SUB#
Da Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Prendergast is defending well. Da Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Prendergast has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Da Silva celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
After winning the bout, Anderson Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAH 112
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Inman lands a body shot.
Inman throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inman loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva tries to counter by clinching up but Inman breaks away and moves out of range.
Inman throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Da Silva counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Inman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Da Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Da Silva advances to full mount.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Inman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inman is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Inman is looking to improve his position but Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Inman taking shots to the head. #T1#
Da Silva raining down hammerfists from mount.
Da Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
Da Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
Da Silva avoids the attempt from Inman to control.
Inman can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Da Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Inman is in no mood to give up.
Da Silva trying to control but Inman is having none of it.
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Da Silva prevents Inman from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Da Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Da Silva lands a big elbow. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inman tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Inman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Inman tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.
Da Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inman is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inman wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Inman has hold of Da Silva's hands but Da Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Inman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Inman trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up.
#T3#
Da Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
Da Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Inman is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Da Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Inman is in no mood to give up.
Da Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Inman is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Inman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Da Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inman tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva is looking to work his way around to Inman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Da Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Da Silva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Inman taking shots to the head.
Inman is looking to get to half guard.
Inman tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Da Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Inman is looking to escape.
Inman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Da Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Inman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Da Silva.
Da Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Inman is looking to escape. #SUB#
Da Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Da Silva 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#
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inman.
Da Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva tries to clinch up
and Inman counters with a right hand to the body.
WP Inman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Inman.
Inman throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Da Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Inman's guard.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Inman is retaining full guard.
Da Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Da Silva passes Inman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Inman is trying to control but can't.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Inman is trying to maintain the position but Da Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Inman won't allow Da Silva to pass to mount.
Inman manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Da Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Inman wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Da Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Da Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Inman screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Da Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAH 108
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Perkalla shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Perkalla is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkalla is one step ahead there.
Perkalla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Perkalla postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Perkalla postures up.
Perkalla lands a couple of digs.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Perkalla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perkalla throws a strike but Da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Perkalla's guard.
Perkalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Da Silva throwing shots but Perkalla is blocking nicely.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Perkalla is defending well. #T2#
Da Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Perkalla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage.
Perkalla preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Da Silva is looking to pass Perkalla's guard but actually Perkalla recovers to full guard.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Perkalla trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Perkalla controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Perkalla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Da Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Da Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perkalla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Perkalla working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Perkalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Perkalla keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Da Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Da Silva is looking to control Perkalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Perkalla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva is not content to let Perkalla control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkalla working the head and body with strikes.
Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Perkalla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Perkalla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Da Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Perkalla cracks Da Silva with a big elbow.
Da Silva is not content to let Perkalla control the position.
Da Silva tries to buck Perkalla off but Perkalla is having none of it.
Perkalla working away.
Da Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is trying to improve his position.
Perkalla lands a few punches from side control.
Da Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Perkalla wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Pekka Perkalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Perkalla.
Da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Perkalla works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Perkalla taking a breather here.
Da Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Da Silva is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Perkalla is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Da Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The strikes coming from Perkalla are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Da Silva parries the strikes from Perkalla easily there. Perkalla is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Da Silva to escape.
Perkalla trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Perkalla connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Da Silva some visible discomfort.
Perkalla looks up at the clock and then as Da Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Perkalla smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Perkalla throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Da Silva works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Perkalla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva trying to control here.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Perkalla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ground and pound from Perkalla.
Da Silva trying to get back to full guard but Perkalla takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perkalla looking to finish Da Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Da Silva!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkalla raining down hammerfists from mount.
Perkalla breaks from Da Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Perkalla with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Perkalla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Perkalla looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Perkalla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perkalla lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perkalla pulls his head out easily.
Perkalla sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Perkalla wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Perkalla slows the pace down in half guard.
Perkalla wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Da Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Perkalla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Perkalla sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Da Silva is pressing down on Perkalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Perkalla is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perkalla controlling from the top position.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Perkalla slips an elbow through the middle.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Perkalla wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Da Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perkalla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perkalla postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perkalla is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Perkalla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Perkalla from controlling successfully.
Perkalla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perkalla chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Perkalla throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Perkalla defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Perkalla wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva lands a couple of digs.
Anderson Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Perkalla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perkalla 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Perkalla!
Pekka Perkalla decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAH 103
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#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.#TD#
Da Silva scores with a takedown into Jovanovich's guard.
Jovanovich looking to control.
Jovanovich keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jovanovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Jovanovich.
Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Da Silva stands and throws Jovanovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jovanovich is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Jovanovich taking a bit of punishment here - Da Silva scoring with strikes.
Da Silva working the ground and pound.
Jovanovich tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Da Silva.
Jovanovich tries to improve position but can't.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Da Silva working the ground and pound.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jovanovich keeps working.
Jovanovich struggling a bit here.
Da Silva tries to move to mount but Jovanovich blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Da Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Da Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jovanovich looks calm but he's in trouble here. Da Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jovanovich is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Da Silva lets go of the hold and Jovanovich can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Da Silva gets a double leg takedown into Boxaaja's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (0) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Da Silva trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Da Silva passes Boxaaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boxaaja is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Silva trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Boxaaja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boxaaja gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Da Silva defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva is pushing down on Boxaaja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boxaaja is fighting to maintain full guard but Da Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping him busy. #T2#
Da Silva is pressing down on Boxaaja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boxaaja is holding on for now.
Boxaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boxaaja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boxaaja is trying to maintain the position but Da Silva is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boxaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping him busy.
Boxaaja is trying to control but Da Silva manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (0) vs (5) Da Silva
Boxaaja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Da Silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Boxaaja to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boxaaja (0) vs (8) Da Silva
Well, with Da Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Boxaaja is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Da Silva just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boxaaja trying to control the hands but Da Silva won't let him.
Boxaaja tries to escape but Da Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Boxaaja just trying to survive but Da Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Da Silva is looking to control Boxaaja but Boxaaja is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boxaaja looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boxaaja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Da Silva.
You can see the frustration on Boxaaja's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Da Silva wants to control but Boxaaja manages to buck him off and is now in Da Silva's guard! Nice work there by Boxaaja! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (8) Da Silva#SUB2#
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boxaaja preventing the sweep.
Boxaaja trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja pushes down on Da Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7##SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxaaja controls the pace.#T8#
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Da Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Da Silva is trying to keep Boxaaja in close.
#T9#
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Boxaaja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Da Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boxaaja postures up.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Boxaaja postures up. #T10#
Boxaaja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva is pressing down on Boxaaja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boxaaja trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja postures up.
Da Silva wants to hit a sweep here but Boxaaja passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Da Silva there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (8) Da Silva#T11#
Da Silva can't escape the position.
Da Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Boxaaja swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Da Silva is now in Boxaaja's guard. A big mistake from Boxaaja there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (10) Da Silva
Boxaaja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Da Silva controls the pace.
Boxaaja seems keen to control Da Silva's posture.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Da Silva passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (13) Da Silva
Well,Boxaaja is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Boxaaja tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Da Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (5) vs (15) Da Silva
Da Silva tries to control but Boxaaja wriggling away.
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boxaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Boxaaja tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boxaaja can't escape the position.
Boxaaja regains half guard.
Boxaaja is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boxaaja avoid being mounted?
Da Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Da Silva works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (18) Da Silva
Da Silva prevents Boxaaja from getting the reversal.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Da Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva wins on points by 18 to 5.
A very excited looking Anderson Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Edison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Da Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edison! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Da Silva (4) vs (0) Edison
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Edison is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Edison prevents Da Silva from improving position.
Edison wants to control but Da Silva postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison tries to bench press Da Silva off him but Da Silva keeps the position. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Edison is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Edison holding on.
Edison gets back to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Edison is working away.
Edison is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edison trying to control but Da Silva postures up.
#T2#
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Edison defends it.
Da Silva wants to advance to full mount but Edison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Edison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Edison keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Edison keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Edison has Da Silva pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Da Silva trying to move into half guard but instead Edison has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (4) vs (2) Edison
Da Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Edison has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (4) vs (5) Edison
Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edison trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Edison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Edison has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Edison sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edison passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (4) vs (8) Edison
Edison controlling the position from side mount. #T7#
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Edison prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Da Silva wants to control but Edison is keeping busy.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Edison jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (4) vs (11) Edison
Da Silva is trying to control Edison's posture but Edison avoids it. #T8#
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Edison working away.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face as Edison controls the position.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Silva is not content to let Edison control the position.
Da Silva tries to buck Edison off but Edison is having none of it.#T9#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edison is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Edison keeps moving and retains side control. #T10##SUB2#
Edison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edison happy to just control the position for now.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
Edison stalling. #T11#
Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edison won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
Edison controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Da Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edison has passed into half guard!
#T12#
Edison trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away.
Da Silva is looking to control Edison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Edison seems content to control.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Edison trying to control the pace.
Da Silva controlling the position for now.
Edison content to control rather than advance.
Da Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Edison has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (4) vs (14) Edison#T14#
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Edison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva gets full guard.
Edison content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison wins on points by 14 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 209 Gaul vs Green
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ulatov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Ulatov
Ulatov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ulatov.
Ulatov looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Ulatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Ulatov is keeping the position.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva preventing the sweep. #T2#
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ulatov wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ulatov working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Ulatov is keeping the position.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Ulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (2) Ulatov
Da Silva 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.#T4#
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ulatov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ulatov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Da Silva 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.#T5##SUB#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ulatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Da Silva is tightening it up a little... Ulatov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ulatov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ulatov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Da Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva 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:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeshi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Silva sprawls well initially but Takeshi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Takeshi
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.
Da Silva moves into full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Da Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (2) Takeshi
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi 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.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
Takeshi is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Takeshi is defending well. #T2#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva gets to mount! Takeshi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (7) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Takeshi stops Da Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Takeshi stops Da Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva prevents Takeshi from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Da Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Takeshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Da Silva. #T4#
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Da Silva prevents Takeshi from getting the reversal.
Takeshi prevents Da Silva from taking his back.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.#T5##SUB#
Da Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takeshi is surviving well by controlling Da Silva's body position as best he can.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Da Silva working for a submission but Takeshi is keeping him at bay.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6##SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeshi defends it well.
Da Silva trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage.
Takeshi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Takeshi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Da Silva is tapping! Great win for Takeshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matsuda Takeshi!
After winning the bout, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 184 Cahute vs Manning
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Jack Lake!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Lake
Da Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Lake from advancing to side control.
Lake is keen to just control but Da Silva is a slippery customer.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva wants to control but Lake is keeping busy.
Lake trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Lake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake stalling away here and it's allowed Da Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lake pushing down on Da Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lake wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy. #T1#
Lake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lake wants to take a breather but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva is controlling Lake's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Lake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Lake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Lake is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Lake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Da Silva has his foot on Lake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lake works his way back into a safe position though.
Lake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Lake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva controls Lake momentarily but Lake frees himself.
Lake stays in close to Da Silva's body and controls the position. #T3#
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (2) Lake
Lake wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Lake wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Lake keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (2) Lake
Da Silva working away.
Lake is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Lake regains half guard.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Lake is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Da Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Lake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lake is positioning himself well to prevent Da Silva advancing to mount. #SUB#
Da Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Lake is still trying to improve position.
Lake wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy.
#T6##SUB#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lake is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva trying to control the pace.
Da Silva is trying to control. Lake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Lake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Da Silva controlling the action here.
Lake moves into full guard.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Lake looking to control.
Lake is controlling Da Silva's posture.
Lake is trying to control the position but Da Silva postures up.
Lake has Da Silva pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Lake wants to control but Da Silva passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
Lake wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Da Silva is thwarting Lake's attempts to control the position.
Lake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Da Silva trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Da Silva won't allow Lake to sweep him here.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Da Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Da Silva stays in close to Lake's body and controls the position.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva advances to half guard. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but Lake defends it. #T11#
Lake trying to control but Da Silva postures up.
Lake keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Lake keeping control of the position.
Lake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Lake keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Da Silva is taking a breather. Lake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Da Silva'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.
Da Silva is keen to just control but Lake is a slippery customer.
Lake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lake controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Lake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there. #T13#
Lake keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lake's guard.
Lake is trying to get back to full guard.
Lake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lake.
Lake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva preventing the sweep. #T14#
Lake looking to control.
Lake pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Da Silva advances to half guard.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Da Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Anderson Da Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 173 Beat The Man 6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Melia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melia avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Melia has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Da Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Melia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Da Silva to the mat. Da Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (0) Da Silva
Da Silva trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Melia won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here. #T1#
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Da Silva 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.
Melia wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Da Silva controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Melia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Silva has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (2) Da Silva
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melia passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Melia is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Melia is looking to pass Da Silva's guard but actually Da Silva recovers to full guard.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva pulls Melia in to control the position.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia 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. #T4#
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Melia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melia wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Melia won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Da Silva has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.#T5#
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Melia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Melia looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Melia passes Da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working. #SUB#
Melia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Melia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (2) Da Silva
Melia trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it. #T7#
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.#T8#
Da Silva is squirming around, avoiding Melia's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Melia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Da Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Da Silva!
Melia slows the pace down.
Da Silva is not content to let Melia control the position.
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Melia tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Melia manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9##SUB#
Melia has hold of Da Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Da Silva wants to control but Melia is having none of it.
Da Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Melia stalling. #SUB#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (10) vs (6) Da Silva#T10#
Melia can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Da Silva working for a choke but Melia is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Melia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Melia trying to control but not successfully.
Melia is in bad spot here.
Melia staying busy and making it hard for Da Silva to control. #SUB2#
Melia is in a bad position with Da Silva working for a choke. Melia manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (12) vs (6) Da Silva#T11#
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia content to stall in guard here.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melia trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12#
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Melia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Melia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (12) vs (10) Da Silva
Da Silva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T13#
Melia is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Melia is trying to control Da Silva's posture but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Melia has escaped the position, nice work there. #T14##SUB2#
Da Silva is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Melia is trying to escape and Da Silva transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Melia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Da Silva! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lox Sleech!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva. #TD2#
Sleech throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Sleech finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Sleech#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sleech defends well.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sleech can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sleech is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.#T1#
Sleech trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Sleech stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva wants to hit a sweep here but Sleech passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Da Silva there! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (0) vs (5) Sleech
Sleech avoids the attempt from Da Silva to control.
Da Silva working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Sleech looking to secure an arm triangle but Da Silva defends it well. #T2#
Sleech looking to control but Da Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Sleech working for a guillotine from mount but Da Silva is in no mood to give up.
Da Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sleech is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sleech is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva trying to control here.
#T3#
Da Silva keeping hold of Sleech's head, controlling as best he can.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva wants to control but Sleech is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Sleech advancing to mount.
Sleech works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (0) vs (8) Sleech
Da Silva is looking to improve his position but Sleech isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Sleech tries to control but Da Silva wriggling away.
Da Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sleech looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sleech is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Sleech is controlling well.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.#T5#
Sleech is fighting to break Da Silva's control of his arms but Da Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Sleech postures up.
Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (8) Sleech
Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Da Silva postures up.
#T6#
Sleech keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Sleech can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Da Silva controls the pace.
Da Silva postures up.
Sleech is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sleech keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleech swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleech is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva stays in close to Sleech's body and controls the position.
Sleech wants to sweep but no luck.
Sleech is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleech is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva passes Sleech's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Sleech is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sleech is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
Da Silva prevents Sleech from improving his position.
Sleech won't allow Da Silva to pass to mount.
Da Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Sleech is defending well.
Da Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Sleech is defending well. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Da Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (8) Sleech#T10#
Sleech tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Da Silva controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Da Silva moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (8) vs (8) Sleech
Sleech prevents Da Silva from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Da Silva patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Sleech is trying to defend against the choke here but Da Silva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Da Silva Tightens the hold and Sleech taps out furiously! Da Silva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Da Silva!
A victorious Anderson Da Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Silalahi
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.
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Da Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Silalahi defends easily.
Silalahi trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Silalahi lying in Da Silva's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Da Silva decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Silalahi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Da Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 154 Dew vs Ulatov
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Da Silva with a poor takedown #TD#
and Frederick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Frederick. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Da Silva
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Da Silva wants to control but Frederick passes easily into half guard.
Da Silva tries to get to full guard but Frederick has control of the leg.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Da Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Frederick is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick is looking to advance position but Da Silva won't allow it.
Frederick is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Frederick trying to control the pace.
Frederick trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Da Silva tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Frederick has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Da Silva
Frederick controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Da Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position but Frederick isn't that keen on the idea.
Frederick wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.
Da Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (5) vs (2) Da Silva#T3#
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Frederick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (9) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva is squirming around, avoiding Frederick's attempts to control the action.
Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Frederick. #T4#
Da Silva is looking to improve his position but Frederick isn't that keen on the idea.
Frederick controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Frederick has control of Da Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Da Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it. #T5#
Da Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Frederick with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Silva is trying to reverse the position but instead Frederick has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (12) vs (2) Da Silva#T6#
Da Silva just trying to survive but Frederick is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Da Silva wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Frederick is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Da Silva is defending well though. Frederick let's go of the attempt for now.
Da Silva tries to break free.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Frederick just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Frederick keeps control of the position as Da Silva tries to break free.
Frederick controlling from the back.
Frederick avoiding Da Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Da Silva turns into Frederick and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (12) vs (4) Da Silva
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frederick seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T8#
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva advances to half guard.
Frederick gets full guard.
Da Silva won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Frederick controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom. #T9#
Frederick 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.
Frederick controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Frederick looking for a sweep. Not yet Frederick, not yet.
Frederick is trying to control the position but Da Silva postures up.
Frederick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (14) vs (4) Da Silva
Da Silva wants to control but Frederick is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Da Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Frederick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (17) vs (4) Da Silva
Frederick looking to control but Da Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Da Silva is just holding on here. Frederick manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (20) vs (4) Da Silva#SUB#
Frederick is looking for the choke from the back position but Da Silva is controlling his hands well. #T11#
Da Silva wants to control his opponent's hands but Frederick gets his hands free.
Frederick is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Da Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Frederick gets his way!
Frederick has the hooks in. Da Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Da Silva trying to control the hands but Frederick won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Da Silva is in bad spot here.
Da Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Da Silva right now.
Frederick not allowing Da Silva to control his hands. #SUB#
Da Silva has hold of Frederick's leg, trying to break free but it's let Frederick lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Da Silva is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Frederick throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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Event:
SSG 147 Hlervu vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Caius Cosades Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cosades Jr darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.#TD2#
Cosades Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Cosades Jr trying to control the position.
Da Silva trying to control but Cosades Jr is working from the bottom.
Cosades Jr keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Cosades Jr keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cosades Jr is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cosades Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cosades Jr keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass. #T1#
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cosades Jr's guard. #T2#
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades Jr keeps working.
Da Silva moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (3) vs (0) Cosades Jr
Cosades Jr being controlled for a moment.
Cosades Jr is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Cosades Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cosades Jr prevents Da Silva from improving position. #T3#
Da Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Cosades Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (5) vs (0) Cosades Jr
Cosades Jr prevents Da Silva from taking his back.
Da Silva looking to control but Cosades Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Da Silva controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Da Silva trying to control but Cosades Jr is having none of it.
Da Silva wants to take Cosades Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
Da Silva trying to control but Cosades Jr is having none of it. #T5#
Da Silva moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (8) vs (0) Cosades Jr
Da Silva wants to control but Cosades Jr is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Da Silva controlling the positon.
Da Silva looking to hold on to the position here but Cosades Jr rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Cosades Jr keeps moving. #T6#
Da Silva content to stall in guard here.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cosades Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Cosades Jr keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades Jr is retaining full guard.
Da Silva trying to control but Cosades Jr is working from the bottom.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades Jr is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Da Silva passes Cosades Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Cosades Jr is having none of it.
Da Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Da Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Cosades Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Cosades Jr is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Cosades Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Cosades Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Da Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (11) vs (0) Cosades Jr#T11#
Cosades Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Cosades Jr trying to remain calm as Da Silva controls from the top position.
Da Silva wants to control but Cosades Jr is keeping him busy.
Cosades Jr is trying to escape the position but Da Silva is controlling the position. #T12#
Da Silva advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (13) vs (0) Cosades Jr
Cosades Jr prevents Da Silva from taking his back.
Da Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades Jr is looking to escape.
Da Silva controlling his opponent.
Cosades Jr tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T13#
Cosades Jr has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Da Silva's lack of action.
Cosades Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades Jr keeps working.
Da Silva controlling the pace.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Cosades Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Da Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Cosades Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cosades Jr tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Cosades Jr won't allow Da Silva to pass to mount.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Cosades Jr is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Da Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A very excited looking Anderson Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Da Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Da Silva pulls Vilmat into guard.
Vilmat should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Da Silva is pulling down on Vilmat's head. It's preventing any offense from Vilmat, at least for the moment.
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Vilmat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vilmat being controlled here momentarily.
Vilmat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Da Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vilmat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Da Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vilmat has Da Silva in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Vilmat#SUB2#
Vilmat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Da Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Da Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Da Silva advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Da Silva in particular looking to stall.
Vilmat is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Da Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Vilmat wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Vilmat is defending the position.
Da Silva prevents Vilmat from improving his position.#T3#
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but Da Silva is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.
Vilmat is still trying to improve position.
Da Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Da Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat is trying to escape the mount.
Da Silva controlling from the full mount.
Da Silva is looking to work his way around to Vilmat's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vilmat wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.#T5#
Vilmat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva prevents Vilmat from getting the reversal.
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vilmat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vilmat tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vilmat working to try and regain half guard.
Da Silva controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Vilmat is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Vilmat is controlling an arm, preventing Da Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vilmat can't escape the position.
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Vilmat working to try and regain half guard.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Da Silva.
Vilmat is looking to get to half guard.
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vilmat tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Da Silva controlling from mount.
Da Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vilmat for as long as he can get away with.
Da Silva with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilmat is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Da Silva tries to control but Vilmat wriggling away.
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Silva continues to hold on tight.
Vilmat tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vilmat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Vilmat is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Da Silva controlling his opponent. #T12#
Vilmat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Da Silva controlling from mount.
Vilmat sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vilmat trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (8) vs (0) Vilmat#T13#
Vilmat sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vilmat tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Vilmat is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vilmat avoid being mounted?
Da Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well. #T14#
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva is pressing down on Vilmat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilmat is holding on for now.
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva trying to control the pace.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva moves into full mount! Vilmat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (11) vs (0) Vilmat
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Our winner, Anderson Da Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 138 Barnes vs Dew
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; India Conquer Worlrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Da Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Conquer Worlrd to the ground. Da Silva is now in Conquer Worlrd's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Da Silva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conquer Worlrd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conquer Worlrd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva controlling from the top position. #T1#
Conquer Worlrd wants to sweep but no luck.
Conquer Worlrd is breathing heavily.
Da Silva content to stall in guard here.
Da Silva pushes down on Conquer Worlrd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Da Silva moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (5) Da Silva
Da Silva happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Da Silva passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Conquer Worlrd! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (7) Da Silva
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Da Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Conquer Worlrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Let's hope that Da Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Conquer Worlrd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Da Silva controlling his opponent.
Da Silva fails to advance to Conquer Worlrd's back.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is continuing to stall.
Da Silva moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (10) Da Silva
Da Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
The adventures of Da Silva the control monster continue. Boring.#T6#
More stalling from Da Silva.#T7##T8#
Da Silva with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T9##T10##T11##T12##T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Anderson Da Silva 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:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Emerson Stewart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Da Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stewart (0) vs (2) Da Silva#SUB#
Stewart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stewart wants to control the position but Da Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Da Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Da Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Da Silva prevents Stewart from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart is doing well to control the position and prevent Da Silva from advancing to side control.
Da Silva is taking a breather. Stewart says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2##SUB#
Stewart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Stewart is defending well.
Da Silva is thwarting Stewart's attempts to control the position.
Da Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Da Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stewart! Score +3 for passing guard: Stewart (0) vs (5) Da Silva
Stewart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Da Silva controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Da Silva.
Da Silva avoids the attempt from Stewart to control.
Stewart is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Da Silva controlling his opponent.
Stewart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stewart tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva controlling his opponent.
Stewart is working to get back to half guard.
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stewart tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away. #T5#
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stewart tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva content just to control the position here.
Stewart tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva content just to control the position here.
Stewart is controlling an arm, preventing Da Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Da Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stewart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stewart wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Stewart (0) vs (8) Da Silva
What can Stewart do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T7#
Da Silva not allowing Stewart to control his hands.
Da Silva biding his time, controlling Stewart.
Stewart tries to break free.
Da Silva has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Stewart right now.
#T8#
Da Silva controlling from the back.
Stewart trying to control the hands but Da Silva breaks the grip.
Da Silva has the hooks in. Stewart is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Da Silva slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Da Silva avoiding Stewart 's attempts to control his hands. #T9#
Stewart is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Da Silva is riding his opponent, not letting Stewart buck him off.
Da Silva keeps control of the position as Stewart tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10#
Stewart rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Da Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stewart! Score +3 for passing guard: Stewart (0) vs (11) Da Silva
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stewart is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Da Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Stewart tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva controlling his opponent.
Da Silva with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Stewart is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva content just to control the position here.
Da Silva prevents Stewart from getting the reversal.#T12#
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Well,Stewart is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Stewart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Da Silva controlling his opponent.
Da Silva prevents Stewart from getting the reversal.#T13#
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stewart tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva wants to take Stewart's back but he can't do it this time.
Da Silva controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Let's hope that Da Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Da Silva moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Stewart (0) vs (14) Da Silva
Stewart is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Da Silva.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva wins on points by 14 to 0.
An out of breath Anderson Da Silva 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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