Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 298 Dickens vs Simmons
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Hoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Silva.
A jab from De Silva misses. #CL#
De Silva pushes Hoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoo misses with the head strike.
De Silva working aggressively here.
Hoo tries a knee to the head but De Silva blocks it.
De Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
De Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoo backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from De Silva.
Hoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Silva backwards.
Hoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoo blocks a body shot from De Silva.
Hoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1##BC2#
Hoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior De Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
De Silva clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Hoo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
De Silva trying to control but Hoo postures up.
Hoo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Silva keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Hoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hoo is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoo.
De Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoo defending well as De Silva loads up on a big left hand.
De Silva takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - De Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Hoo lands a big head kick that sends De Silva tumbling to the mat! Hoo takes a step backwards and waves De Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
De Silva is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Junior De Silva has been cut.
De Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoo counters with a huge right that knocks De Silva out cold! Hoo is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ajai Hoo!

Event: HFC 293 Huey vs Satan
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
A punch combination from De Silva misses.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but De Silva avoids it with no problem.
De Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
De Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Silva looks to throw the jab but Shankoli is out of range.
Shankoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Silva moves away.
Shankoli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Silva misses with a straight left.
De Silva misses the shot to the body.
De Silva throws a body punch but Shankoli moves out of range.
De Silva lands with a cross.
De Silva lands a jab to Shankoli's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli throws a leg kick which misses De Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as De Silva tries to avoid it.
De Silva tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Junior De Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shankoli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Shankoli.
Shankoli looks to land a combination but De Silva avoids it well.
De Silva tries to clinch but Shankoli moves out of range.
Shankoli throws a series of strikes that have De Silva backpedaling.
De Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Silva walks into a jab.
Shankoli connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends De Silva to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Shankoli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ravi Shankoli!
Ravi Shankoli is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ravi Shankoli gave a big smile as he said 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.

Event: HFC 286 Creeper vs Sharp
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Silvennoinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Silva momentarily.
Silvennoinen with a poor takedown
and De Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silvennoinen shoots and misses
and De Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Silvennoinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Silva to the mat! De Silva manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvennoinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silvennoinen wants to control but De Silva is keeping him busy.
Silvennoinen working away.
Silvennoinen trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom.
Silvennoinen taking a breather here. #T1#
Silvennoinen working the strikes but De Silva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
De Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silvennoinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
De Silva tries to lock up and control but Silvennoinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silvennoinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silvennoinen controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Silvennoinen working for a guillotine from mount but De Silva is in no mood to give up.
Silvennoinen looking to control but De Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Silvennoinen takes De Silva's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, De Silva is in trouble. #SUB2#
De Silva showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Silvennoinen tightening his grip on De Silva, looking for the choke.
De Silva staying busy and making it hard for Silvennoinen to control. #T3##SUB2#
De Silva showing good submission defense here.
Silvennoinen 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. #SUB2#
De 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 Silvennoinen gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvennoinen keeps control of the position easily here as De Silva tries to buck him off.
De Silva is really stuck here. #T4##SUB2#
Silvennoinen tightening his grip on De Silva, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy De Silva right now.
Silvennoinen tries to keep control of the position but De Silva is staying busy.
De Silva trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silvennoinen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Silvennoinen 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#
Silvennoinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Silvennoinen. Silvennoinen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Silvennoinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silvennoinen lands in his opponent's guard.
De Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silvennoinen controls the pace.
Silvennoinen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen postures up.
De Silva is really struggling to control Silvennoinen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Silvennoinen is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Silva is trying to keep Silvennoinen in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Silva enables Silvennoinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
De Silva keeping moving, preventing Silvennoinen from controlling successfully.
De Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Silva keeping full guard, as Silvennoinen tries to pass. #T2#
De Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Silvennoinen is proving a slippery customer.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silvennoinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silvennoinen is looking to take a break and control but De Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silvennoinen working away.#T3#
Silvennoinen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
De Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on De Silva's face as Silvennoinen controls the position.
De Silva struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Silvennoinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position but De Silva is working away.
De Silva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silvennoinen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on De Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silvennoinen trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
De Silva gets caught flat footed, as Silvennoinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silvennoinen slips nicely into half guard.
De Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Silvennoinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
De Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Silva misses with a hook.#TD2#
Silvennoinen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Silva to the ground. Silvennoinen is now in De Silva's guard.
Silvennoinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Silva is looking to stand up but Silvennoinen isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
De Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Silva throws a lazy right hand but Silvennoinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Silva throws a hook to the side of Silvennoinen's head but Silvennoinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Silvennoinen shoots in and gets a takedown into De Silva's guard.
De Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Silvennoinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silvennoinen is looking to take a break and control but De Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
De Silva is trying to stand up here but Silvennoinen is controlling him well.
De Silva keeping control of the position.
De Silva tries to kick Silvennoinen off but Silvennoinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Silva wants to control but Silvennoinen is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Silva catches Silvennoinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Silva lands with an overhand left.#T3##TD2#
Silvennoinen scores with a takedown into De Silva's guard.
Silvennoinen won't allow De Silva to get back to his feet.
Silvennoinen tries to free his leg and advance position but De Silva is retaining full guard.
De Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silvennoinen tries to free his leg and advance position but De Silva is retaining full guard.
De Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Silvennoinen is proving a slippery customer.
Seppo Silvennoinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silvennoinen 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.
Silvennoinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Silva is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Silvennoinen keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silvennoinen throws out a loose jab but De Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Silva thuds a left hand into Silvennoinen's body.
De Silva throws a body punch but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown but De Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for De Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silvennoinen fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silvennoinen slips a jab from De Silva.
Silvennoinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvennoinen manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Junior De Silva did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
De Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Silvennoinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silvennoinen lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
De Silva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silvennoinen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Silvennoinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvennoinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Silvennoinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A cross from De Silva lands.
De Silva slips a jab from Silvennoinen.
De Silva throwing a counter right hand but Silvennoinen manages to avoid it.
Silvennoinen misses with a takedown attempt - De Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Junior De Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Silvennoinen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Silvennoinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
De Silva pushes Silvennoinen off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
De Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silvennoinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
De Silva scores with a jab.
Silvennoinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good exchange - De Silva coming out on top.
Silvennoinen moves out of range of the strikes.
De Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silvennoinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Silvennoinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvennoinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Silva's waist but De Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silvennoinen off to one side.
The fighters circling - De Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by De Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Silva.
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown but De Silva shows good takedown defense.
De Silva throws a combination. Silvennoinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Silvennoinen tries to move into range but De Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silvennoinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Silva defends it nicely.
De Silva stalks Silvennoinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silvennoinen's face. Silvennoinen staggers backwards, shaken.
De Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silvennoinen shoots in looking for a takedown. De Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Silvennoinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Silva is looking to clinch.
Silvennoinen ducks right into an uppercut from De Silva.
Silvennoinen avoids the body shot from De Silva. #T3#
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Silva sprawls well. De Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silvennoinen gets slowly back to his feet.
De Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Silva throws out a loose jab but Silvennoinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvennoinen shoots in and drives through. De Silva sprawls well.
Silvennoinen digs a good hook to De Silva's body.
De Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvennoinen. #TD2#
Silvennoinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Silva wants to get back to his feet.
De Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silvennoinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silvennoinen trying to mount his opponent but De Silva defends it.
Silvennoinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
De Silva tries to get to full guard but Silvennoinen has control of the leg.
Silvennoinen wants to free his trapped foot but De Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silvennoinen is looking to pass De Silva's guard but actually De Silva recovers to full guard.
De Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior De Silva had his way with Seppo Silvennoinen in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Silvennoinen pulls guard.
De Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silvennoinen looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silvennoinen wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Silvennoinen managing to control the position.
De Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Silvennoinen.
De Silva wants to control from the top but Silvennoinen keeps moving.
De Silva sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silvennoinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Silva on the side of the head.
De Silva dodges the punch combination from Silvennoinen. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silvennoinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silvennoinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Silva scores with a nice strike.
De Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silvennoinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Silva.
De Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Silva throws a series of punches but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
De Silva punishes Silvennoinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Silvennoinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Silva.
Silvennoinen fails to land the takedown.
Junior De Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Silvennoinen.#T3#
De Silva swings for the body but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Silvennoinen defending well as De Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silvennoinen with the counter takedown but De Silva avoids it easily.
Silvennoinen has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Silva enables Silvennoinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silvennoinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Silvennoinen looking to pass the guard.
De Silva controls Silvennoinen momentarily but Silvennoinen frees himself.
Silvennoinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Silva is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Silvennoinen stopping the sweep attempt from De Silva.
De Silva managing to control the position.
Silvennoinen slips nicely into half guard.
De Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silvennoinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silvennoinen wants to control but De Silva is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junior De Silva.
I think De Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junior De Silva!
Junior De Silva is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Junior De Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Seppo Silvennoinen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shut the fuck up'.

Event: HFC 282 Artist vs Rock
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Brown looks to land a right hand but De Silva moved out of range.
De Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
De Silva throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown tries to clinch but De Silva is having none of it.
De Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Silva ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
A left lands for Brown.#CL2#
De Silva pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from De Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but De Silva won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from De Silva as the two fighters clinch.
De Silva digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
De Silva scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
De Silva tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing De Silva back against the cage.
De Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A short uppercut from De Silva.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but De Silva won't allow it.
Brown lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
De Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Silva scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
De Silva has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from De Silva.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by De Silva. #BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A head kick misses from Brown.
De Silva throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left and a right from De Silva both land. Nice combination.
De Silva scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown works over De Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
De Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
De Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown misses with a hook
and De Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a head kick but De Silva moves out of range. #CL2#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but De Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Silva digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
De Silva connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by De Silva there.
De Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Silva dodges the punch combination from Brown.
De Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
De Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Silva lands with a good body shot.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and De Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Brown clinches up with De Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
De Silva tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing De Silva back against the cage.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Silva prevents a body shot from Brown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior De Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Brown forces De Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by De Silva.
Still in the clinch, De Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Silvas head.
Nice body punch from De Silva.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but De Silva avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Junior De Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
De Silva lands a nice uppercut.
De Silva presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
letting De Silva counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Silva ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
De Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Jab, jab by De Silva - just one landing. #T1#
De Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Silva lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
De Silva sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown misses with a straight right.
De Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - De Silva coming out on top.
De Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
De Silva catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown walks straight into a right hand from De Silva - that's dropped him! De Silva jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Brown from any more punishment! Brown complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Junior De Silva!
Junior De Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 275 Viceroy vs Fame
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
De Silva looks to land a combination. Dean sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Jemmy Dean has been cut.#TD2#
Dean shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Silva manages to get to full guard.
Dean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
De Silva controlling the position.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Silva wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dean is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Dean looking for a guillotine here but De Silva defends easily.
De 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. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De 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.
Dean has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Silva has passed into side control.
De Silva is staying tight to Dean's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Further stalling from De Silva.#T3#
Dean prevents De Silva from improving position.
Dean is trying to work for a sweep but De Silva has mounted him!
Dean tries to hold on but De Silva postures up.
De Silva controlling his opponent.
Dean can't escape the position. #T4#
Dean wants to hold on but De Silva pushes him away.
Dean can't escape the position.
De Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because De Silva is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dean tries to hold on but De Silva postures up.
De Silva content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dean can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior De Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jemmy Dean's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
De Silva thuds a left hand into Dean's body.
Dean avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dean has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Silva lands the left hand.#CL#
De Silva closes the distance and clinches.
De Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
De Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Silva.
De Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Silva is leaning against Dean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dean is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Silva digs a right hand into Dean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dean's gas tank. #T1#
De Silva lands with a right to the head.
De Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for De Silva to work.
De Silva scores with a hook to the body.
De Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dean or not.
De Silva pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Dean is rocked!
De Silva lands with a left to the head.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can De Silva finish him?
De Silva stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
De Silva lands an elbow that stopped Dean in his tracks for a moment.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Junior De Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dean tries to score a body lock takedown but De Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Junior De Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jemmy Dean.
A head punch on the inside from De Silva fails to land.
De Silva misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Silva.
De Silva misses with the head strike.
De Silva is pressed up against the cage. Dean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Silva down to the mat. De Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Silva lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior De Silva!
Junior De Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC Challengers 80
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and De Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Silva lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
De Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Brown misses with a hook.
De Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
De Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown throws a leg kick
and De Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
De Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
De Silva blocking some punches.
De Silva lands a right hand.
De Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Silva.
Nice body punch from De Silva.
De Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Silva digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
A short right from De Silva.
De Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from De Silva on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. #BC2#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by De Silva. De Silva maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
De Silva swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown misses with a right hand
and De Silva counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Brown loads up on a big right hand but De Silva slips the punch.
De Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Silva connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and De Silva counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
De Silva drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown wants to break free but De Silva has control.
De Silva tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brown blocks an elbow strike from De Silva.
De Silva stalling the fight.
De Silva lands a left hand.
Brown is trying to push De Silva away but De Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Silva scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
De Silva lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from De Silva.
De Silva lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Silva. #BC2#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
De Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
De Silva forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Silva.
De Silva pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Silva.
De Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown looks winded!
De Silva lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but De Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but De Silva won't allow it. #T4#
De Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
De Silva is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Silva lands a shot to the body.
De Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
De Silva stalling the fight.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by De Silva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Silva.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
De Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, De Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but De Silva has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Silva gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior De Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
De Silva avoids the head kick by Brown.
De Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Silva has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
Brown is looking to clinch.
De Silva throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
De Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
De Silva lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Dave Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Junior De Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Silva lands with an overhand left.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling De Silva to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
De Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but De Silva avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch.
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown throws a right and a left that De Silva avoids nicely. #CL#
De Silva forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
De Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Silva is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
De Silva scores with a hook to the body.
De Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Nice body punch from De Silva.
A short right from De Silva on the inside.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Silva.
A nice left hand lands by De Silva.
De Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
De Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from De Silva.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Silva lands a body shot.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown tries to break the clinch but De Silva is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from De Silva.
De Silva scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
De Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown wants to break free but De Silva has control.
De Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Silva.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can De Silva finish him?#KD#
De Silva drops Brown onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brown is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T3#
De Silva lands with a left to the head.
A short right from De Silva.
De Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown can't break the clinch.
De Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
De Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from De Silva.
Brown misses with some punches.
Junior De Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from De Silva.
De Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Silva lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Silva.
De Silva blocks an uppercut.
De Silva tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
De Silva lands an uppercut.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Silva lands a body punch.
De Silva dips a shoulder and cracks Brown with a mighty uppercut! Brown falls back against the cage and De Silva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brown is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - De Silva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior De Silva!
A very excited looking Junior De Silva rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HFC 266 Army Of Fiends
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Ap Nudd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
As De Silva backs off Ap Nudd throws a huge counter combo but De Silva manages to avoid it all.
Ap Nudd looks to land a right hand but De Silva moved out of range.
Ap Nudd walks into a stiff left hand from De Silva.
A jab lands there for Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd misses with a few strikes there.
De Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ap Nudd was well out of range. Poor timing from De Silva.
It seemed like Ap Nudd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ap Nudd misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Silva dodges the punch combination from Ap Nudd.
De Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Silva avoids the head kick by Ap Nudd. #CL#
De Silva has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ap Nudd blocking some punches.
Ap Nudd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Silva misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Silva.
Ap Nudd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Ap Nudd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ap Nudd is trying to force a seperation but De Silva has the dominant position.
A short right from De Silva on the inside. #BC2#
Ap Nudd breaks from the clinch.
De Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Ap Nudd cracks De Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ap Nudd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ap Nudd takes one on the button.
Ap Nudd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ap Nudd looks to score with a jab to the body but De Silva is just out of range.#CL2#
Ap Nudd rushes De Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ap Nudd throws an overhand right that lands on De Silva's shoulder, as De Silva tries to avoid the shot.
De Silva slips a straight right by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ap Nudd throws a sloppy head kick and De Silva moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ap Nudd. #T2#
Ap Nudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ap Nudd looks for the body kick but De Silva saw that one coming.
De Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Ap Nudd.
De Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ap Nudd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Silva. Ap Nudd does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Silva throws a looping overhand right but Ap Nudd ducks down to avoid it.
Ap Nudd feints a counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd keeps the fight on the outside.
Ap Nudd looks to land a combination but De Silva avoids it well.
De Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ap Nudd.
De Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Ap Nudd off the cage and back into range.
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd looks to score with a jab to the body but De Silva is just out of range.
De Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ap Nudd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ap Nudd - the referee stops the clock and De Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ap Nudd. De Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Silva misses the shot to the body.
De Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ap Nudd scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Silva in his tracks.
De Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Ap Nudd counters with a good low kick that De Silva was not able to check.
De Silva lands with a good body shot.
De Silva swinging wildly here.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Silva jabs Ap Nudd right on the nose. Ap Nudd blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from De Silva finds it's target.#CL#
De Silva closes the distance and pushes Ap Nudd back into the cage.#BC2#
Ap Nudd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
De Silva misses with a jab to the body
letting Ap Nudd counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle, before Ap Nudd throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into De Silva's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ap Nudd lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Edern Ap Nudd!
An out of breath Edern Ap Nudd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 259 Uncreation
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Landry throws a low kick, looking for De Silva's leg but De Silva calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by De Silva.
De Silva staying out of range there.
De Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry lands with a slapping head kick.
De Silva misses with a looping right.#CL2#
De Silva has managed to clinch. #BC#
Landry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Silva lands a right hook to the body.
De Silva looks to land a left hand but Landry moved out of range nicely.
De Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Landry staying out of range there.
Landry tried to counter with a leg kick but De Silva avoided it.
Landry misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Silva lands a body shot.
De Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Silva misses with a body shot.
Landry throws a big counter combination but De Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Silva swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Silva connects with a single shot there.#T1#
De Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
De Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Silva cracks Landry with a good jab.
Landry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Landry misses with a low kick.
Landry throws a hook but De Silva blocks it.
De Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Landry lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Silva misses the jab.
Landry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Landry tests De Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Silva cracks a nice hook into Landry's ribs.
Landry tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
A slow jab from De Silva misses its intended target.
De Silva throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Landry avoids the body shot from De Silva.
Landry throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Landry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Landry throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry swinging wildly here.
Landry fakes the leg kick and cracks De Silva in the body.
De Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Landry has time to react.
De Silva avoids the head kick by Landry.
De Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
De Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Landry's shoulder, as Landry tries to avoid the shot.
Landry throws a counter high kick but De Silva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Landry looks to land a body kick but De Silva moved away.
De Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Landry misses with a body shot.
De Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Landry. Landry obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
De Silva misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Landry lands but De Silva takes it in his stride.
De Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Landry's shoulder, as Landry tries to avoid the shot.
De Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
De Silva throws a hook but Landry blocks it.
Landry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Landry slips a jab and a cross from De Silva. #CL2#
De Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Landry tries to throw a body punch but De Silva avoids it by throwing Landry back against the cage. #BC#
Landry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Landry under the eye.
A big right from De Silva misses.
De Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry wants to land a leg kick but De Silva is out of range.
De Silva scores with a jab to the head.
De Silva misses with a hook.
De Silva misses with a straight left.
Landry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Silva. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Silva digs a good hook to Landry's body.
Landry stuns De Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Landry, right into the meat.
Landry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Landry throws a body kick that misses
and De Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Landry misses with a head kick.
Landry pushes De Silva away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Landry.
Landry pushes De Silva away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landry misses with a body kick.#CL2#
De Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landry.
De Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior De Silva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Landry steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! De Silva is out on his feet! Landry sets himself and nearly takes De Silva's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brutus Landry!

Event: HFC 255 Heat
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
De Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parsons moves away.
De Silva connects with the punch.
De Silva takes a swing at Parsons's ribcage but misses.
Parsons throwing a counter right hand but De Silva manages to avoid it.
Parsons closes the distance and clinches up with De Silva, looking for a takedown. Parsons pushes De Silva against the cage but De Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Parsons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Parsons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parsons scoring with punches from side control.
De Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Parsons.
De Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parsons connects with a decent elbow.
Parsons scores with punches from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Parsons tries to score with some ground and pound. De Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Parsons wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Silva keeps working.
De Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
De Silva sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
De Silva has hold of Parsons's hands but Parsons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Silva trying to hold on to Parsons's head to control him but Parsons postures up.
De Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Parsons from advancing to side control.
De Silva is trying to control but can't.
Parsons thows a huge punch but De Silva dodges it nicely.
Parsons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parsons is looking to take a break and control but De Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parsons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parsons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
De Silva is trying to maintain the position but Parsons is very close to passing his half guard.
Parsons thows a huge punch but De Silva dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Parsons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Parsons 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.
Parsons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Parsons looks to land a strike but De Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Parsons throws an elbow that misses. De Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parsons's guard. Nice move by De Silva!#REVB#
De Silva preventing the sweep.
De Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Parsons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parsons won't allow De Silva to sweep him here.
Parsons cracks De Silva with a solid left hand.
Parsons scoring with some ground and pound.
Parsons throwing strikes but missing.
Parsons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Parsons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parsons throwing shots but De Silva is blocking nicely. #T4#
Parsons lands strikes from half guard.
Parsons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Silva defending well though.
Parsons wants to take a breather but De Silva is having none of it.
De Silva has hold of Parsons's hands but Parsons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parsons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Parsons working over De Silva with some ground and pound. De Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parsons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Parsons is stalling in the full guard.
Parsons tries to free his leg and advance position but De Silva is retaining full guard.
Parsons is looking to work some ground and pound but De Silva has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Parsons 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#
De Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parsons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Silva.
De Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parsons is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
De Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parsons.
De Silva misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Parsons counters by moving into the clinch.
Parsons lands an uppercut.
De Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parsons's elbow.
De Silva tries a body shot but Parsons blocks it.
De Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Silva misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from De Silva.
Parsons wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parsons is defended easily by De Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Parsons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Silva scores with a jab. Parsons acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Parsons avoids the body shot from De Silva.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown but De Silva shows good takedown defense.
Parsons slips a jab and a cross from De Silva.
De Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parsons.
Parsons blocks a jab.
Parsons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Silva.
De Silva swings for the body but Parsons moves out of range.
Parsons cracks De Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parsons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Silva throws a body punch but Parsons moves out of range.
Parsons half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from De Silva misses its intended target.
Junior De Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Silva moves in looking to clinch but Parsons pushes him off.
Parsons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parsons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parsons tries for a takedown but De Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parsons takes one to the chin there.#T2#
De Silva misses with a hook
and Parsons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Parsons gets a takedown into half guard.
Parsons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Silva's head.
Parsons thows a huge punch but De Silva dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Parsons seems to be working for a kimura but De Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Parsons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Silva is just riding it out for now. Parsons eventually gives up the hold.
De Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
De Silva is pressing down on Parsons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Parsons wants to control from the top but De Silva keeps moving.
De Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Parsons throwing strikes but missing.
De Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Parsons throws a big elbow that misses.
Parsons trying to control but De Silva is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parsons's guard. #REVB#
Parsons 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.
De Silva trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom.
Parsons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Silva wants to pass the guard but Parsons is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior De Silva 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Parsons misses with a takedown attempt - De Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parsons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Silva.
Parsons closes the distance and clinches up with De Silva, looking for a takedown. Parsons pushes De Silva against the cage but De Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parsons tries for a takedown but De Silva circles away easily
letting De Silva counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Parsons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Silva as he jumps to the side.
Parsons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Silva swivels and escapes.
De Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Silva cracks Parsons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parsons moves forwards but De Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parsons.
Parsons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parsons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown but De Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Parsons dives in for a single leg takedown but De Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Silva but De Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Silva scores with a jab to the body.
De Silva clobbers Parsons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Parsons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
De Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parsons is looking for a takedown.
Parsons tries to score a body lock takedown but De Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Parsons is working for takedown but De Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Silva.
De Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Parsons.
A short uppercut from De Silva. #T2#
De Silva misses with the head strike.
Parsons blocks an uppercut.
De Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parsons.
De Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parsons or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Parsons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Parsons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Silva after a bit of a struggle.
De Silva scores with a shot to the side of Parsons's head.
De Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from De Silva fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parsons is looking for a takedown.
De Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parsons can't get the takedown. #T3#
De Silva digs a right hand underneath Parsons's ribcage. Parsons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parsons is looking for a takedown.
De Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Silva misses with some punches.
De Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parsons's elbow.
De Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Parsons goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Silva prevents it.
De Silva lands with a light punch inside.
De Silva lands with a left to the head.
A short right from De Silva on the inside.
Parsons is looking for a takedown.
De Silva scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from De Silva. #ROC2#
Parsons is rocked!
De Silva dips a shoulder and cracks Parsons with a mighty uppercut! Parsons falls back against the cage and De Silva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Parsons is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - De Silva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior De Silva!
In his post fight interview, Junior De Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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