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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oki tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Silva manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oki is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva tries to push Oki's head away but Oki is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva prevents Oki from getting the reversal.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oki holds on to Silva as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.#T2#
Silva prevents Oki from getting the reversal.
Oki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Oki keeps trying to improve his position.
Oki wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.#T3#
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oki is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oki can't escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oki tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oki is trying to escape the mount.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Oki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oki tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oki is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is pressing down on Oki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oki is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Oki is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oki fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Oki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oki looking to control.
Oki seems keen to control Silva's posture.#T2#
Oki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Oki looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oki dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Oki throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva avoids the body shot from Oki.
Oki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Oki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Oki is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oki is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Oki seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Oki tries to improve position but can't.
Oki seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Oki is looking for a sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oki to the ground. Silva is now in Oki's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Oki has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Oki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silva dives into side control.
Oki is letting Silva control him for a moment.
Oki is looking to reverse the position.
Silva staying calm.
Oki wants to control but Silva postures up.
Hakeem Oki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oki is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oki is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oki can do to turn this around?#T3#
Oki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oki did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Oki wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Oki actively working from the bottom here.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Oki is defending the position.
Oki is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount! #T4#
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oki is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oki prevents Silva from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
A less than humble Kron Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Berkel is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkel gets back to half guard.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Berkel has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Silva escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Silva!
Berkel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Berkel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berkel wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva taking a breather here.
Berkel tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berkel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berkel is looking to improve his position.
Silva passes into side control, despite Berkel's attempt to control the position.
Berkel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Berkel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berkel is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Berkel is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Silva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Berkel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Berkel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Berkel struggling a bit here.
Berkel trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Berkel can't do much from the bottom here.
Berkel is being controlled here.
Berkel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva is staying tight to Berkel's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berkel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Berkel's guard.
Silva 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.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Berkel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berkel trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Berkel wants to get back to full guard.
Silva passes to side control.
Silva staying calm.
Berkel is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berkel is letting Silva control him for a moment.
Berkel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkel struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Berkel's guard.
Berkel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Berkel is trying to get back to half guard.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berkel can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Berkel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Berkel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berkel can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berkel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berkel is trying to control but Silva passes into side control!
Silva slows the pace down.
Berkel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Berkel trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Berkel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Berkel's guard.#SUB2#
Berkel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Berkel up and slammed him! Berkel can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
Berkel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berkel is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Berkel can't do much from the bottom here.
Berkel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Silva controls the position.
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.
Danny Berkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkel tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
Kron Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nitro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nitro working a defensive guard but Silva passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva passes to full mount!
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.
Silva controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nitro wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nitro is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Nitro squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Silva controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nitro tries to buck Silva off but he can't manage it.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nitro has given up his back here.
Silva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nitro did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nitro is looking to escape.
Silva is thwarting Nitro's attempts to control the position.
Nitro tries to kick Silva off in order to stand up. Silva Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nitro is trying to buck Silva off.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Nitro's guard.
Nitro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Silva manages to pass to side control.
Silva is looking to advance position but Nitro won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Nitro is trying to control but Silva passes into side control!
Nitro trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Nitro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva takes a little break here. Nitro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Nitro tries to escape but Silva is in control.
Silva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nitro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nitro struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nitro!
Nitro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva prevents Nitro from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva stands and throws Nitro's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nitro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nitro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nitro seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.#T3#
Nitro is trying to buck Silva off.
Silva is staying tight to Nitro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nitro can do to turn this around?
Nitro struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dame Nitro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
Kron Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 138: Silva vs Ward
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ward's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Ward
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Torcida MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva won't allow Ward to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ward pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward is the new featherweight champion!
Mr Ward 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. |
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Event:
CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Donde tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Donde's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Silva
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.#T1#
Donde working a defensive guard but Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (5) Silva
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Donde is trying to improve his position.
Donde wants to control but Silva postures up.
Donde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Donde's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Let's hope that 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.
Donde can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Donde is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Silva controls the position from side control.
Donde is trying to improve his position.
Donde being controlled for a moment.
Donde tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Donde is working hard here to advance position.
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Donde is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #T6#
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva trying to control the position but Donde is working away. #T7#
Donde tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde struggling a bit here.#T8#
Donde holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Donde regains half guard.
Donde is trying to get back to full guard.
Donde is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donde avoid being mounted?
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Donde! Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (8) Silva#T9#
Silva content just to control the position here.
Donde working to try and regain half guard.
Silva content just to control the position here. #T10#
It looks like 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.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva controlling from mount.
Donde can't escape the position.
#T11#
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Silva fails to move to back control.
Silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Donde to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Donde (0) vs (11) Silva
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.
Donde trying to control but not successfully.
Silva controlling from the back.#T13#
Donde holding on to Silva's left wrist, preventing the choke.
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.
Silva controlling well, preventing Donde from escaping the position.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Donde manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (11) Silva
Donde looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Donde preventing the sweep.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Donde controls from within his opponent's guard.
Donde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donde trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva seems keen to control Donde's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 11 to 2.
Kron Silva is the new featherweight champion!
Kron 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. |
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Event:
CACC 126: Brown vs Morrison Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Luka Perovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva scores with a takedown into Perovic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perovic (0) vs (2) Silva
Perovic controlling Silva's posture.
Perovic wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Perovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Perovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Perovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Perovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Perovic is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Perovic wants to control but Silva passes easily into half guard.
Perovic wants to get back to full guard.
Perovic is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perovic avoid being mounted?
Perovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Perovic is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perovic avoid being mounted?#T2#
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva trying to control the pace.
Perovic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Perovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.#T3#
Perovic trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Perovic actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is taking a breather. Perovic 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.
Perovic tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.#T4#
Silva wants to pass the guard but Perovic is defending well.
Silva prevents Perovic from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perovic is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva prevents Perovic from improving his position.#T5#
Perovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Silva prevents Perovic from improving his position.
Perovic is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perovic avoid being mounted?#T6#
Perovic tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva is pressing down on Perovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perovic is holding on for now.
Perovic is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perovic avoid being mounted?
Perovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perovic.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Perovic is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Silva passes Perovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perovic is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perovic trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Perovic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Perovic (0) vs (5) Silva
Perovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perovic wants to control but Silva is having none of it.#T8#
Perovic stops Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Perovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perovic wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.#T9#
Perovic is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Perovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Perovic wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is looking to work his way around to Perovic's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Perovic tries to hold on but Silva postures up.#T10#
Perovic working to try and regain half guard.
Perovic regains half guard.
Perovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Perovic wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Perovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perovic wants to control but Silva passes easily into half guard.
Perovic is looking to improve his position.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Perovic trying to control but Silva postures up.
Perovic manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perovic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Perovic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Perovic. Score +3 for passing guard: Perovic (0) vs (8) Silva
Perovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva trying to control the action but Perovic is working from the bottom. #T13#
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
Perovic tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva wants to control but Perovic is keeping him busy.
Perovic struggling a bit here.#T14#
Silva trying to control the position but Perovic is working away.
Perovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva is taking a breather. Perovic 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perovic tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 8 to 0.
Kron Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 122: Average vs Jiurgite
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Sakuraba, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Sakuraba against the ropes but Sakuraba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.#TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakuraba controls the pace.
Sakuraba told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has Sakuraba pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba content to stall in guard here.
Sakuraba pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Sakuraba is controlling the pace.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Sakuraba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakuraba in particular looking to stall.
Sakuraba wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakuraba seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5##SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura here.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg. #T6#
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba is controlling the pace.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Silva controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Sakuraba looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. #T8#
Sakuraba is trying to keep Silva in close.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba gets full guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the position here. #T9#
Sakuraba wants to control the position but Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba trying to control here.
#T10#
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Sakuraba trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Silva manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuraba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sakuraba trying to control from the bottom.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sakuraba moves into full guard.
#T11#
Silva controlling from the top position.
Sakuraba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Well,Silva is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Sakuraba trying to control the position here.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva pushes down on Sakuraba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sakuraba is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Sakuraba is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Sakuraba is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
Silva prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Sakuraba moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Silva has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sakuraba to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silva is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sakuraba pulls down on the head and he's put Silva to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ishiihara Sakuraba! |
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Event:
CACC 118
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Holzken
Silva trying to control from half guard but Holzken is working away.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Holzken is defending the position.
Holzken wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Holzken controlling the position for now.
Holzken wants to get back to full guard but Silva has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Holzken#T2#
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Holzken tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holzken is trying to escape the mount.
Holzken is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Silva tries to push Holzken's head away but Holzken is holding on tight.
Holzken tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva fails to advance to Holzken's back.
Holzken tries to hold on but Silva postures up.#T4#
Silva controlling his opponent.
Holzken can't escape the position.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holzken is looking to escape.
Holzken prevents Silva from taking his back.#T5#
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Holzken has given up his back. Will we see Silva going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (8) vs (0) Holzken
Holzken prevents Silva from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Holzken tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silva really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Holzken.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holzken is really stuck here.
#T7#
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Holzken manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (8) vs (2) Holzken
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: Silva (10) vs (2) Holzken
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Holzken tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg. #T9#
Holzken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Holzken tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Holzken trying to control here.
#T10#
Silva stalling.
Holzken keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Holzken wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
#T11#
Silva prevents Holzken from improving his position.
Holzken is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
Silva trying to control the pace. #T12#
Holzken wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Holzken gets back to full guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Holzken is retaining full guard. #T13#
Holzken is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Gym inform us that Holzken has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T14#
Holzken looking for a sweep. Not yet Holzken, not yet.
Holzken is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva stays in close to Holzken's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Kron Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 111
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Grzegorz Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gorski but Gorski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gorski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gorski enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gorski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Gorski
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gorski is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Gorski working a defensive guard here.
Gorski can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Gorski has a hand on Silva's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silva takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Gorski
Gorski tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Gorski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gorski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva (8) vs (0) Gorski
Silva keeps control of the position easily here as Gorski tries to buck him off.
Gorski trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Gorski can't escape the position.
Gorski trying to control the hands but Silva won't let him.
Silva keeps control of the position as Gorski tries to break free.
Gorski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gorski is trying to break free.
#T3#
Gorski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gorski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gorski trying to control the position.
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.
Silva is fighting to break Gorski's control of his arms but Gorski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (11) vs (0) Gorski#T4#
Gorski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva wants to control but Gorski is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
Gorski is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva trying to control the action but Gorski is working from the bottom. #T5#
Gorski tries to improve position but can't.
Silva working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gorski is trying to improve his position.
Gorski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been informed that Gorski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Silva is trying to control. Gorski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva is thwarting Gorski's attempts to control the position.
Silva is trying to control. Gorski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gorski is looking to improve his position.
Silva not doing much here.
Gorski wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gorski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gorski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Gorski working a defensive guard here.
Gorski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gorski looking for a sweep. Not yet Gorski, not yet.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gorski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (11) vs (2) Gorski
Silva keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gorski has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gorski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (13) vs (2) Gorski#T9#
Gorski trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Gorski wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Gorski is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Gorski keeps trying to improve his position.
Gorski trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (16) vs (2) Gorski#T11#
Gorski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gorski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva (19) vs (2) Gorski
Gorski trying to control but not successfully.
Gorski rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Silva controlling the position well here. Gorski rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Gorski trying to control the hands but Silva breaks the grip.
Silva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gorski's body.
Gorski tries to escape the position.
Gorski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silva's guard. Nice work there by Gorski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (19) vs (4) Gorski#T13#
Silva pulls Gorski in to control the position.
Gorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva controls Gorski momentarily but Gorski frees himself.
Gorski tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva controls Gorski momentarily but Gorski frees himself. #T14#
Gorski trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva pulls Gorski in to control the position.
Gorski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Kron Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Remi Daucourt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Daucourt tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daucourt wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva keeping full guard, as Daucourt tries to pass.
Daucourt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daucourt is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Daucourt has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Daucourt trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Daucourt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Daucourt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Daucourt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Daucourt is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Daucourt controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Daucourt has control of the leg. #T3#
Daucourt is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva makes his way to full guard, as Daucourt worked for a kimura.
Daucourt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Silva is pulling down on Daucourt's head. It's preventing any offense from Daucourt, at least for the moment.
Silva keeping full guard, as Daucourt tries to pass.
Silva is controlling Daucourt's posture.#T5#
Daucourt tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Daucourt pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Daucourt wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Daucourt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daucourt.
Daucourt trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. #T6#
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Daucourt is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Daucourt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Daucourt uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (3) vs (0) Silva#T7#
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Daucourt wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is not content to let Daucourt control the position.
Silva trying to hold on to Daucourt's head to control him but Daucourt postures up.
#T8##SUB#
Daucourt is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silva as he works his way to full guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Daucourt tries to pass.
Daucourt pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daucourt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (6) vs (0) Silva#T9#
Daucourt trying to control the position but Silva is working away. #SUB#
Daucourt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Daucourt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Daucourt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Daucourt working away.#SUB#
Daucourt is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to bench press Daucourt off him but Daucourt keeps the position. #T11#
Silva is trying to control Daucourt's posture but Daucourt avoids it.
Silva regains half guard there - taking advantage of Daucourt's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Daucourt is working for a kimura here but Silva manages to reverse the position and he's now in Daucourt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Daucourt (6) vs (2) Silva#T12#
Silva controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Daucourt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva won't allow Daucourt to sweep him here.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Daucourt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Daucourt looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Daucourt wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Silva is pressing down on Daucourt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daucourt is holding on for now.
Daucourt tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Daucourt has a hand on Silva's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silva takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (6) vs (5) Silva
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva prevents Daucourt from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daucourt takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Remi Daucourt waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Brown
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown . Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Brown
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Brown is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva slows the pace down.
Brown is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #T2#
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown is being controlled here.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Silva taking a breather here.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown wants to control but Silva postures up.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Brown felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Brown wants to control but Silva postures up.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (5) vs (2) Brown #T4#
Brown controlling the pace.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Brown wants to advance to full mount but Silva doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Silva pulls Brown in to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #T5#
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva has his hands on Brown 's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Silva controlling Brown 's posture.
Silva keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #T8#
Brown wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (5) Brown
Brown tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silva's legs. #T9##SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Silva. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (9) vs (5) Brown
Brown wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown wants to control but Silva postures up.#T10#
Brown tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Brown wants to control but Silva postures up.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown wants to control but Silva postures up.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown wants to sweep but Silva has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (12) vs (5) Brown
Brown can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva controlling the pace. #T12#
Brown trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Silva manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (15) vs (5) Brown
Brown tries to control Silva's body but Silva pushes him off. Brown squirms to his side and now Silva has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva (18) vs (5) Brown
Silva controlling the position well here. Brown rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Brown is in bad spot here.
Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brown tries to break free.
Brown trying to control the hands but Silva breaks the grip.
Silva really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brown .#T14#
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Brown trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
Silva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Brown is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Kron Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 94
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 15 losses; David Morrison!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morrison's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Morrison
Silva prevents Morrison from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Morrison actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
#T1#
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison 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.
Morrison is trying to keep Silva in close.
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Morrison#T2#
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
Morrison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (2) Morrison#SUB2#
Morrison working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Morrison won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva trying to control from Morrison's half guard. Morrison has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Morrison 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.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
Morrison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Morrison seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morrison wants to control the position but Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T5#
Silva wants to pass to mount but Morrison is defending the position.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6##SUB2#
Morrison has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Morrison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison gets full guard.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Morrison is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Morrison is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Morrison wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Morrison trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
#T8#
Morrison is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (7) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morrison is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Morrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morrison is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Silva trying to control the position but Morrison is working away.
Morrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Silva trying to control the position but Morrison is working away.
Morrison is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Silva trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison is looking to reverse the position.
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Morrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Silva working away.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
Silva trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T13#
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
Morrison is not content to let Silva control the position.
Morrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Morrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A less than humble Kron Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 88
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 1100 p4p, 134 weight class) and Kron Silva (ranked 1206 p4p, 146 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kron Silva was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Mata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Silva
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep but Mata has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Silva
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mata is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Silva
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Mata maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Mata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Well, if Mata is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Silva felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata prevents Silva from improving his position.
Mata wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mata passes into half guard.
Mata moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (10) vs (0) Silva
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mata takes Silva's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silva is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mata (13) vs (0) Silva
Mata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mata is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Mata. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mata's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (13) vs (2) Silva
Silva wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mata controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Mata on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (13) vs (5) Silva
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva wants to control for a moment but Mata uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is trying to control. Mata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Mata is defending the position.
Silva wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Mata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (17) vs (5) Silva
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mata pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva has given up his back. Will we see Mata going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (20) vs (5) Silva
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata has the hooks in. Silva is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mata passes his arm under Silva's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Silva taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
A relieved looking Dado Mata thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 80
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 1159 p4p, 140 weight class) and Tim Anton (ranked 3072 p4p, 291 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tim Anton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anton has a takedown stuffed.
Anton tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva tightens his grip and picks Anton up, before dumping him to the ground. Anton manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Anton
Anton trying to control the position.
Anton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Anton
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anton is one step ahead there.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anton won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Anton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (5) Anton
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Anton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (6) vs (5) Anton
Anton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
I really don't envy Anton right now.
Anton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (9) vs (5) Anton
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working away.
Anton tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Anton's face as Silva controls the position.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anton can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva trying to control the position but Anton is working away.
Anton is trying to get back to half guard.
Anton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is staying tight to Anton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Anton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anton tries to improve position but can't.
Silva trying to control the action but Anton is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anton is not content to let Silva control the position.
Anton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anton is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Silva prevents Anton from improving his position.
Anton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anton wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva trying to control the action but Anton is working from the bottom.
Anton is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Anton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Anton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Anton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving.
Anton 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.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anton is keeping the position for now.
Anton wants to hit a sweep here but Silva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anton there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (12) vs (5) Anton
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anton working to try and regain half guard.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Anton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anton tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Anton trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anton is not content to let Silva control the position.
Anton trying to control but Silva postures up.
Anton moves into full guard.
Anton wants to sweep but no luck.
Anton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (12) vs (7) Anton
Anton tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anton trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anton is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Anton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Anton has control of the leg.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anton wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Anton has control of the leg.
Anton is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Anton to pass to mount.
Anton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anton trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Anton tries to pass.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anton is aware though and is defending well.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anton is aware though and is defending well.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Anton looking to pass the guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anton controls the pace.
Anton slips nicely into half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Anton stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (12) vs (10) Anton
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (12) vs (12) Anton
Anton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Anton avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anton fails to advance to Silva's back.
Silva can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
Anton passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (12) vs (15) Anton
Silva has given up his back here. Will Anton look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (12) vs (18) Anton
Anton trying to control.
Silva can't escape the position.
Anton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Anton let's go of the attempt for now.
Silva staying busy and making it hard for Anton to control.
I really don't envy Silva right now.
Silva breaks Anton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (14) vs (18) Anton
Silva postures up.
Anton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anton wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (14) vs (20) Anton
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anton wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva has his foot on Anton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anton works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anton passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anton wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anton wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Anton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (14) vs (23) Anton
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Anton's attempts to control the action.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Anton fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anton moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva (14) vs (26) Anton
Silva tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton wins on points by 26 to 14.
Tim Anton 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:
TR10: ORSINI VS. MAHMOUD
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Rollins sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rollins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rollins is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rollins is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working.
Rollins is looking for a sweep.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working. #SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Rollins is looking to reverse the position.
Rollins keeping his opponent close.
Rollins is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rollins is being controlled here.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rollins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Silva working away.
Silva trying to control the action but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva trying to control the position but Rollins is working away.
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.
Rollins tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Rollins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Rollins struggling a bit here.
Silva wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Rollins seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Rollins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Silva wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Silva is working for a kimura but Rollins is defending it quite comfortably.
Rollins is trying to control but can't.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva wants to take a breather but Rollins is having none of it.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rollins stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollins avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rollins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Rollins counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rollins as he jumps to the side.
Rollins throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the ropes.
Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily. #T1##TD#
Rollins gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Rollins manages to retain guard.
Rollins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Rollins controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Rollins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Silva wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.#T2#
Rollins being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Rollins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Silva dives in and grabs Rollins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rollins pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rollins. Silva shrugs it off though.
Castor Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Silva shoots in and bounces Rollins off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rollins connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Rollins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rollins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rollins stalling.
Rollins wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva has hold of Rollins's hands but Rollins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Rollins lands a couple of digs.
Rollins won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Rollins trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollins is one step ahead there.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4##SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Silva looking for a triangle here. Rollins is fighting it but it looks tight! Silva pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rollins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kron Silva!
Kron 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.
Castor Rollins spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
TR7: KUBOTA VS. SITSONGRIT
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in but Friman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Friman as Silva shoots in.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Friman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oskar Friman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Friman counters with a straight right hand.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Friman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Friman misses the target.
Silva shoots and misses
and Friman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Silva shoots and misses
and Friman counters with a huge left! Silva is in big trouble! He's backing up but Friman isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Silva from any more damage. A dominating finish by Friman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oskar Friman!
Oskar Friman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TR4: CAMARA VS. SAADES
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Rizzo throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Rizzo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rizzo is holding on for now.
Rizzo wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rizzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Rizzo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Rizzo defends it.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Rizzo is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rizzo trying to control here.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rizzo wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rizzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva throwing shots but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Rizzo is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rizzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Rizzo throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva with the counter takedown but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Rizzo lands a right hook to the body.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva lands a jab to Rizzo 's midsection.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Rizzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frank Rizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range. #T3#
Rizzo misses with a head kick.
Rizzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rizzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Silva.#TD2#
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is keeping the position.
Rizzo controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva won't allow Rizzo to sweep him here. #T4#
Rizzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Rizzo is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rizzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rizzo swivels and escapes.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kron Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rizzo sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva is thwarting Rizzo 's attempts to control the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rizzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo moves into full guard.
#T1#
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #SUB#
Rizzo working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving. #SUB#
Rizzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rizzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rizzo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Silva won't allow Rizzo to sweep him here.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Rizzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Rizzo defends easily.
Rizzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Rizzo any problems.
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. #REVB#
Silva trying to control from Rizzo 's half guard. Rizzo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Rizzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva passes Rizzo 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Rizzo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rizzo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rizzo looking to control.
Rizzo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Rizzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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. #REVB#
Rizzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rizzo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rizzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva postures up.
Rizzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rizzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rizzo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard. #REVR#
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. #REVB#
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rizzo is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Rizzo tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rizzo defending well though.
Silva wants to take a breather but Rizzo is having none of it.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva is looking to advance position but Rizzo won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva wants to advance to full mount but Rizzo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rizzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rizzo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rizzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
After the fight, Kron Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TR2: KUWABARA VS. LAMBTON
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallace swivels and escapes.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Wallace gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Wallace manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Wallace wriggles free and stands up.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Wallace tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva dives in and grabs Wallace's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Wallace's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Wallace feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Silva ends up having to push Wallace into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kron Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Wallace gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the ropes. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wallace has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Wallace steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nathan Wallace!
After winning the bout, Nathan Wallace 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:
CEC 683
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Elkemenchi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Elkemenchi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkemenchi is keeping the position for now.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkemenchi is keeping the position for now.
Elkemenchi wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
My spies in MMA Academy inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Elkemenchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Elkemenchi is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Elkemenchi's guard.#ES#
Elkemenchi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Elkemenchi's guard.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elkemenchi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wookies Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position.
Elkemenchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T3#
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elkemenchi wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like 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.#SUB#
Elkemenchi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva has passed into half guard!
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva is trying to control. Elkemenchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elkemenchi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Silva taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Elkemenchi has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Silva has tapped! Great work by Elkemenchi! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
During a confident post fight interview, Evgeni Elkemenchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 678.51
Date: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva is looking to chop away at Fighter's legs. #TD2#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Fighter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter controlling the position.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fighter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fighter seems keen to control Silva's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Fighter blocks nicely.
Fighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fighter pulls Silva in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fighter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fighter controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom. #T2#
Fighter is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.#T3##TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fighter is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
Fighter trying to control the position.
Fighter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fighter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fighter'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.#T4##SUB#
Fighter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
Silva postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Further stalling from Fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron 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#
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter avoids it really well and circles away.
Street Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Silva feints and as Fighter raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Fighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom. #T1#
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fighter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fighter has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.#SUB#
Fighter pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Street Fighter!
Street Fighter took some time post fight to say the following; 'The only underdog on the whole card? GTFO and gimme my 12K and Louie his 10Gs.'.
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Event:
CEC 674.5
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
James scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
James misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
James throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
A low kick from Silva misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James slips a jab from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
James swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
James throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
James looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
James throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James trying to control the position.
#T2#
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
James is trying to keep Silva in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
James scores with a nice strike.
James misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
James gets back to half guard.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
James is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva staying out of range there.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
James with a hook.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice uppercut there from James.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Silva lands.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws a lazy body kick
and James counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Silva! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
A relieved looking Elmore James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC 672
Date: Aug 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Ky Jr wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Ky Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Ky Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Silva prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ky Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Silva winds up and cracks Ky Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva not doing much here.
Ky Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ky Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ky Jr slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Ky Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ky Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ky Jr's back!
I really don't envy Ky Jr right now.
Silva is riding his opponent, not letting Ky Jr buck him off.
Ky Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Ky Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Silva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Silva is hanging on to Ky Jr's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silva has the hooks in. Ky Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva connects with a big shot to the side of Ky Jr's head.
Ky Jr covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ky Jr tries to break free.
Ky Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silva.
Ky Jr wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ky Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ky Jr on the side of the head.#TD#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ky Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is really struggling to control Ky Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ky Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ky Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ky Jr has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Silva is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?#T2#
Silva striking from his own guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ky Jr trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ky Jr stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ky Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ky Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Ky Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ky Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ky Jr distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ky Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ky Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Ky Jr is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ky Jr working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ky Jr looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Ky Jr feints the counter takedown.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ky Jr sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ky Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
#T1#
Silva stalling.
Silva is keen to just control but Ky Jr is a slippery customer.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva is looking to advance position but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Ky Jr is working away.
Silva controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Ky Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ky Jr checks it well.
Silva lands a jab.
Ky Jr misses with a hook.
Ky Jr lands a jab.#TD#
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ky Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ky Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Silva trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ky Jr has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ky Jr is on top in guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ky Jr wants to hit a switch here but Silva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ky Jr there!
Ky Jr can't escape the position.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva trying to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
After the fight, Kron Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Gaia Ky Jr had this to say: 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 177 p4p, 23 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3372 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joe Jennings was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jennings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Jennings
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Jennings is looking for a kimura here.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Jennings tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is not content to let Jennings control the position.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jennings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jennings defends well.
Silva keeping full guard, as Jennings tries to pass.
Jennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jennings has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
Silva looking for subs off his back but Jennings has passed one foot through into half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Jennings prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Jennings sits in half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Jennings is controlling well.
Silva moves into full guard.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jennings's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Jennings looking for a sweep. Not yet Jennings, not yet.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Jennings is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Jennings.
Jennings has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Silva doesn't defend quickly enough and Jennings has managed to lock this one up! Can Silva escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jennings on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Jennings! |
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Event:
CEC 664
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Pera throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pera.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pera loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pera pinned against the cage. Pera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pera really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Good leg kick by Pera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva with the counter takedown but Pera avoids it easily.#T1#
Pera misses with a body shot.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD#
Pera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Pera is now in Silva's guard.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pera preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pera is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pera scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Pera distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pera is one step ahead there.
Pera controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Pera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pera works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Pera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pera looking to pass the guard.
Pera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Pera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pera with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Pera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva is striking from the bottom but Pera uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Pera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pera working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pera winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pera trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Pera prevents Silva from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pera closes the distance but Silva moves to the side #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pera won't be happy with that.
Pera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pera struggling a bit here.
Pera is not content to let Silva control the position.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controls the position.#T1#
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pera struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pera has recovered full guard.
Silva throws a strike but Pera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pera is keeping the position for now.
Pera looking to control.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pera is keeping the position for now.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Pera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Pera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Silva.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pera avoids the body shot from Silva.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pera cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pera can pounce on him.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pera. Pera obviously looking to wear him down.
Pera throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Pera moves into the clinch.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva letting Pera take a breather here.
Pera controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pera after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Silva is controlling the pace.
Silva is continuing to stall.
Silva is trying to control. Pera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva trying to control the action but Pera is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pera is holding on to half guard well.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pera wants to get back to full guard.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pera desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Pera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Pera defends it.
Pera is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Pera didn't expect that.
Pera is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pera. #REVR##SUB2#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Silva. #T4#
Pera gets back to full guard.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva postures up in Pera's guard and throws a big left but Pera blocks it.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Pera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Pera!#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kron Silva.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
A very excited looking Kron 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.
Pekka Pera was interviewed post fight and said 'Matchmaking like this always makes me feel like i have done something bad to these owners..'.
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Event:
CEC 661
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Hageman scores with a body shot.
Hageman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hageman misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Hageman fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hageman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Hageman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hageman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hageman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva postures up in Hageman's guard and throws a big left but Hageman blocks it. #T1#
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.
Hageman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is looking to advance position but Hageman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Hageman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.#SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet. #SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. #T3#
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Hageman tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SU#
Hageman stands up from Silva's guard - Hageman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diego Hageman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hageman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hageman connects with a crisp jab.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hageman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Hageman misses with a head kick.
Hageman misses with a looping right.
Hageman throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva tries to work over Hageman's front leg with a kick but Hageman checks it.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Hageman.
Hageman misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot.
Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hageman misses with a body kick.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Hageman will probably get the nod.
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#
Hageman moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Hageman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Hageman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego Hageman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Silva tries a low kick but Hageman avoids it.
Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva with the counter takedown but Hageman avoids it easily.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hageman throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hageman. That one must have hurt.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hageman.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hageman lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Hageman.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Hageman is predictable there #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva passes Hageman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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!
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Silva is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Hageman is defending well.
Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Hageman has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva winds up and cracks Hageman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB2#
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hageman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Silva.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Hageman trying to control here.
Hageman keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva looks up at the clock and then as Hageman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hageman struggling a bit here.
Hageman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hageman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hageman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hageman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hageman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hageman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Hageman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hageman checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hageman.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hageman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman lands a front kick.
Hageman cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Hageman misses.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hageman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hageman misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Hageman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hageman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Hageman looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Silva stands and throws Hageman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hageman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Hageman is looking for a sweep.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hageman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hageman is looking for a sweep.
Hageman taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Hageman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hageman taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Hageman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hageman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
You can see the frustration on Hageman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva working the head with strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Hageman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hageman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva throwing strikes but Hageman manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hageman off and has taken his back!
Well, with Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hageman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Silva misses with an elbow to the head.
Silva connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hageman to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is punishing Hageman with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Hageman is defending it well.
Hageman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silva wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to advance to full mount but Hageman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hageman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kron Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Hageman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
Kron Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEC 655
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.#CUT#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Savitaipale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is looking to slow Savitaipale down with leg kicks.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savitaipale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Savitaipale.
Silva blocks a jab.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savitaipale won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Silva landing strikes.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savitaipale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Savitaipale down.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
Savitaipale takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending well.
Savitaipale parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Savitaipale to escape.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.
Savitaipale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva tries to roll over but Savitaipale keeps him under control.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
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!
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savitaipale stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Savitaipale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva pushing down on Savitaipale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savitaipale defending well though.
Savitaipale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savitaipale 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.#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#T3#
Silva passes Savitaipale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVR#
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. #REVB#
Silva prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.#SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Savitaipale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Savitaipale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savitaipale's head.#SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savitaipale looking to control.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Savitaipale has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
Savitaipale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Savitaipale checks a leg kick nicely.
Savitaipale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Savitaipale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savitaipale defends it well.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Savitaipale misses the body punch #TD2#
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savitaipale's guard.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kron Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savitaipale is keeping the position for now.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Savitaipale's hands, connecting with Savitaipale's forehead.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Silva is in close to Savitaipale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVR#
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Savitaipale is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Savitaipale lands a couple of elbows.
Silva wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Savitaipale has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savitaipale trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Savitaipale working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Savitaipale finish him?
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Savitaipale won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Silva covers up, he's hurt! Savitaipale keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Savitaipale and the ref steps in to end the fight! Savitaipale can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CEC 654
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Shamkhalaev.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamkhalaev throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Shamkhalaev is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamkhalaev's head.
Shamkhalaev is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is pressing down on Shamkhalaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamkhalaev is holding on for now.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamkhalaev's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Shamkhalaev is defending well.
Shamkhalaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shamkhalaev is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shamkhalaev avoid being mounted?
Shamkhalaev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamkhalaev defending well though.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shamkhalaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva is nestled in close to Shamkhalaev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamkhalaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamkhalaev has wrist control.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Shamkhalaev is keeping the position.
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.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamkhalaev is keeping the position for now.
Shamkhalaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shamkhalaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva postures up in Shamkhalaev's guard and throws a big left but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Shamkhalaev is keeping the position.
Shamkhalaev is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. #T3#
Silva pushing down on Shamkhalaev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Shamkhalaev is defending the position.
Shamkhalaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Shamkhalaev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shamkhalaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is looking to advance position but Shamkhalaev won't allow it.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva punching from mount but Shamkhalaev doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shamkhalaev's face.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Shamkhalaev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva prevents Shamkhalaev from getting the reversal.
Silva throwing strikes here but Shamkhalaev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva lands a couple of good shots and Shamkhalaev has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Silva throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Silva misses with an elbow to the head.
Silva is landing with strikes from the back.
Shamkhalaev looks winded!
Shamkhalaev is trapped and Silva is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB#
Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Shamkhalaev is defending it well.
#SUB#
Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Shamkhalaev is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Shamkhalaev misses.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Shamkhalaev avoids it well and moves away.
Shamkhalaev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Shamkhalaev is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev throws a big shot that misses.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shamkhalaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamkhalaev can do to turn this around?#T1#
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Shamkhalaev avoids it well and moves away.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silva here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.#T2#
Silva clobbers Shamkhalaev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamkhalaev avoids a kick to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamkhalaev.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Shamkhalaev lands with a nice body punch.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamkhalaev.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamkhalaev sprawls and moves away.
Shamkhalaev misses with a left hand #TD#
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shamkhalaev's guard.#T3#
Shamkhalaev is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Shamkhalaev blocks nicely.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Shamkhalaev blocks nicely.
Shamkhalaev keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Shamkhalaev blocks nicely.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamkhalaev wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shamkhalaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shamkhalaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Shamkhalaev keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shamkhalaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is pushing down on Shamkhalaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamkhalaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shamkhalaev is breathing heavily.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamkhalaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Shamkhalaev avoids it well and moves away.
Shamkhalaev walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Shamkhalaev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva digs a good hook to Shamkhalaev's body.
#TD#
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Shamkhalaev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shamkhalaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva blocking some punches.
#T1#
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Shamkhalaev tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Shamkhalaev back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Shamkhalaev tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shamkhalaev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamkhalaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Shamkhalaev back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva prevents a body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva prevents a body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shamkhalaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Shamkhalaev scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamkhalaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamkhalaev stuffs the takedown.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamkhalaev sprawls and moves away.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Shamkhalaev avoids it well and moves away.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.#TD#
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Shamkhalaev is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Shamkhalaev's guard.#T1#
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamkhalaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva pushing down on Shamkhalaev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shamkhalaev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shamkhalaev is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shamkhalaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Shamkhalaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva thows a huge punch but Shamkhalaev dodges it nicely.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is looking to advance position but Shamkhalaev won't allow it. #T2#
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Shamkhalaev is defending the position.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamkhalaev's head.
Silva is keen to just control but Shamkhalaev is a slippery customer.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamkhalaev defending well though.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva throwing strikes here but Shamkhalaev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silva landing strikes from the mount and Shamkhalaev is in trouble!
Shamkhalaev taking shots to the head.
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks Shamkhalaev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#
Shamkhalaev is rocked!
Silva postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Shamkhalaev in real trouble here! The ref calls for Shamkhalaev to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Silva!
Kron Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ADWGC Sydney
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 1147 p4p, 62 weight class) and Monday Blues (ranked 2126 p4p, 113 weight class). Blues has chosen Chance The Rapper - Angels as his entrance music. Monday Blues is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Monday Blues!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Blues. Blues maintains the clinch.
Blues is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blues is looking for a takedown.
Blues tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Kron Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monday Blues.
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Blues
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva is pushing down on Blues's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blues is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Blues is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Blues is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Blues
Blues wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Blues is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (8) vs (0) Blues
Blues defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Silva is looking for the choke from the back position but Blues is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues 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 Silva gets his way!
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva is not going to allow Blues to sit and survive in this position.
Silva has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Blues is in real trouble here. Silva gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Blues is tapping out! Silva wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Silva!
In his post fight interview, Kron Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
ADWGC 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 1086 p4p, 115 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 7038 p4p, 440 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kron Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kron Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Steel Penn
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (6) Steel Penn
Steel Penn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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.
Steel Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Steel Penn from advancing position.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Silva in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (6) Steel Penn
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Steel Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Steel Penn has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel Penn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Steel Penn. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (7) vs (8) Steel Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steel Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Steel Penn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (7) vs (10) Steel Penn
Silva trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (9) vs (10) Steel Penn
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.
Steel Penn has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (9) vs (12) Steel Penn
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva gets full guard.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (11) vs (12) Steel Penn
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Steel Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (11) vs (14) Steel Penn
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
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.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (13) vs (14) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is trying to keep Silva in close.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn's guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva is keen to just control but Steel Penn is a slippery customer.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (13) vs (16) Steel Penn
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (15) vs (16) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (15) vs (20) Steel Penn
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Silva manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Steel Penn.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (17) vs (20) Steel Penn
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Steel Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel Penn manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Steel Penn's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Silva stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 20 to 17.
During a confident post fight interview, Free Agent Steel Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 1061 p4p, 114 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 1889 p4p, 188 weight class). Morrison has chosen Diary of a Madman as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morrison scores with a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison postures up.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva trying to move into half guard but instead Morrison has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (4) Morrison
Silva keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Morrison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (6) Morrison
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva trying to control the position.
Morrison slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to control Morrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morrison trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his hands on Morrison's head, controlling the position.
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.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is controlling Morrison's posture.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva continues to stall.
Morrison trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (6) vs (6) Morrison
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Morrison has locked up a guillotine! Morrison's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silva is holding on here and Morrison must be using up a lot of energy. Silva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Morrison gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Morrison!
During a confident post fight interview, David Morrison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 993 p4p, 114 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 13818 p4p, 430 weight class). Putski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aids kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Putski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Putski
Silva tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
Putski is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Putski is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva is looking to control Putski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Putski wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Putski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Silva still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Silva has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (4) vs (2) Putski
Silva wants to control but Putski is keeping him busy.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva trying to control the position but Putski is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings around for an armbar but Putski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (4) Putski
Putski advances to half guard.
Putski wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva gets back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Putski looking to pass the guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Putski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Putski has Silva in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (6) vs (4) Putski
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Putski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Putski's legs - danger averted.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (6) vs (8) Putski
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Putski keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is not content to let Putski control the position.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva prevents Putski from moving into mount.
Putski is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Putski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva wants to control but Putski postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Putski off but Putski is having none of it.
Putski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Putski swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Putski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (8) vs (8) Putski
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Putski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Putski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (8) vs (10) Putski
Putski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position.
Putski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (8) vs (13) Putski
Silva is not content to let Putski control the position.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Putski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Putski from advancing to side control.
Putski is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Putski to get the leverage.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Putski stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putski trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Putski tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Putski advances to half guard.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Putski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (10) vs (13) Putski
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
Putski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Putski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Putski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (10) vs (15) Putski
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Putski is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Putski looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Putski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Silva has locked up a guillotine! Silva's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Putski is holding on here and Silva must be using up a lot of energy. Putski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Silva gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kron Silva!
A less than humble Kron Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Ivan Putski was interviewed post fight and said 'Ok, next time. '. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA PPV
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 10970 p4p, 562 weight class) and Kron Silva (ranked 947 p4p, 113 weight class). Backlund kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dance Fucker. Kron Silva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Backlund shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (0) Silva
Silva has his foot on Backlund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Backlund works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Backlund trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva gets full guard.
Backlund trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (2) Silva
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
I've been told that Silva has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Backlund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (4) vs (2) Silva
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Backlund's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (4) vs (4) Silva
Silva pushing down on Backlund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is working for a kimura but Backlund is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Backlund is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Backlund moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Backlund is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Backlund has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (6) vs (4) Silva
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Backlund looking to pass the guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Backlund's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (6) vs (6) Silva
Backlund wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva 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.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
Backlund is looking to improve his position.
Silva moves into full mount! Backlund won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (6) vs (9) Silva
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Backlund is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (8) vs (9) Silva
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has his hands on Backlund's head, controlling the position.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Backlund showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Backlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Backlund is proving a slippery customer.
Silva pulls Backlund in to control the position.
Backlund drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (8) vs (13) Silva
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund sneaks back into half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Backlund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (8) vs (16) Silva
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Backlund is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (10) vs (16) Silva
Silva keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backlund manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (10) vs (18) Silva
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Backlund is retaining full guard.
Backlund manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (12) vs (18) Silva
Backlund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva trying to control the position.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Backlund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Backlund sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Backlund is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Backlund seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Backlund is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Backlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund seems to be looking for submissions.
Backlund is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silva as he works his way to full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Backlund is now in half guard.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva looking to control.
Backlund trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control the position but Backlund postures up.
Backlund sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Backlund defends easily.
Backlund stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Backlund looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
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: Backlund (12) vs (20) Silva
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backlund sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (12) vs (23) Silva
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 23 to 12.
Kron 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. |
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Event:
CEC 635
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio misses the jab.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Partio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Partio takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Partio misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Partio wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Silva has picked Partio up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Partio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Partio controlling Silva's posture.
Partio wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Partio has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva postures up in Partio's guard and throws a big left but Partio blocks it.
Silva works over Partio with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva is fighting to break Partio's control of his arms but Partio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva postures up.
Silva is in close to Partio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva won't allow Partio to sweep him here.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Partio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva is pushing down on Partio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Partio is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Partio is trying to stand.
Partio is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Partio is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Partio has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Partio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Partio.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Partio pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Partio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Partio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Partio digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Partio backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Partio flicks out a counter leg kick but Silva steps away.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Partio moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Partio is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Partio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Partio counters with a head kick.
Partio thumps Silva with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Partio throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva. #ES2#
Partio pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Partio
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Partio 's knee.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
And Silva counters with a quick kick to the body but Partio blocks it.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio motions for Silva to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Partio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Partio misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Partio slips a straight right by Silva.
Partio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Partio motions for Silva to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A cross from Partio lands.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
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!
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Partio's knee momentarily.
Partio misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Partio throws a leg kick #CL#
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Partio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Partio misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Silva moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Partio misses with a low kick.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva jabs Partio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio throws a head kick that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva slips a jab from Partio.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controls the position from side control.
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.
Partio is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #T1#
Partio parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Partio to escape.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Partio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Partio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Partio wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Partio taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Partio tries to improve position but can't.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Partio down.
Partio avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Silva. #T2#
Partio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Partio defending well though.
Partio keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Partio defending well though.
Silva winds up and cracks Partio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Partio tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg. #SUB#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Partio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is pressing down on Partio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Partio is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Partio to regain full guard.
Partio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Partio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Partio 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.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva stands up over Partio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Partio can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Partio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kron Silva!
A very excited looking Kron 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.
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Event:
CEC 629
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Silva down.
A big left from Durden misses.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Durden swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Durden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva stands up over Durden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Durden holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Durden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Durden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Durden trying to control the position here.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Durden steps away.
Durden misses with the body kick
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Durden controlling Silva's posture.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Durden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Durden pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durden trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva throws out a counter right but Durden avoids it with no problem.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.#T1#
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Durden down.
Durden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durden.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Silva is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Durden misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva slips a straight right by Durden.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durden fails to land with a series of punches.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durden misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Durden scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva slips a straight right by Durden.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Silva moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Durden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Durden is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden checks a low kick from Silva.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durden.
Durden is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden cracks Silva with a good jab.
Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Nice uppercut lands for Durden. That snapped Silva's head back.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Durden misses.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Durden has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?#T2#
Durden trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva distracts Durden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Durden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Durden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Durden pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kron Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Durden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden connects with a body shot.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Durden. #T4#
A left lands for Durden.
Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Durden. That snapped Silva's head back.
A big left from Durden misses.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Durden misses with a hook.
Silva lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Durden 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
A very excited looking Tyler Durden 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:
CEC 625
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Kneecap misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva avoids the body shot from Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kneecap tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Kneecap trying to control here.
Silva working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throwing shots but Kneecap is blocking nicely.
Silva prevents Kneecap from improving his position.#T1#
Kneecap is controlling Silva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kneecap defending well though.
Kneecap's coaches at XFighter have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kneecap trying to control here.
Silva is trying to control. Kneecap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kneecap is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kneecap wants to get back to full guard.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kneecap wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kneecap keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Kneecap.
Kneecap checks a leg kick.
Kneecap misses with an uppercut.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kneecap misses with a body shot.
Kneecap is looking to clinch.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Kneecap throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Kneecap misses with a body shot.
Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Kneecap steps away.#T3#
Kneecap looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneecap digs a good hook to Silva's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneecap misses the target.
Silva blocks a head kick by Kneecap.
Kneecap tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Kneecap didn't expect that.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva postures up in Kneecap's guard and throws a big left but Kneecap blocks it.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kneecap working a defensive guard here.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva throws a strike but Kneecap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kneecap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kneecap has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneecap postures up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pretentious Kneecap will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kneecap lands with a right hand.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Kneecap. Those never looked like landing.
Kneecap tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Kneecap steps away.
Kneecap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kneecap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva counters with a body kick.
Kneecap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kneecap throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kneecap misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kneecap.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Kneecap misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Kneecap fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kron Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva distracts Kneecap with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneecap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kneecap is keeping the position for now.
Silva wants to control from the top but Kneecap keeps moving.
Kneecap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Kneecap looking for a sweep. Not yet Kneecap, not yet.
Kneecap is trying to keep Silva in close.
Kneecap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Kneecap has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kneecap's guard.#REVB#
Silva postures up in Kneecap's guard and throws a big left but Kneecap blocks it.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Kneecap.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneecap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kneecap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Kneecap has wrist control.
Kneecap pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva wants to control from the top but Kneecap keeps moving.
Kneecap looking for a sweep. Not yet Kneecap, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Kneecap has wrist control.
Kneecap looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Kneecap lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kneecap wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kneecap throws a leg kick
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Kneecap finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Pretentious Kneecap is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Kneecap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws out a counter right but Kneecap avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kneecap.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Kneecap shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pretentious Kneecap will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kneecap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kneecap avoids it really well and circles away.
Kneecap connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kneecap attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kneecap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap tries to clinch up.
Kneecap avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kneecap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A punch combination from Kneecap misses.
Silva shapes to counter with a head kick.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kneecap throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Kneecap throws a head kick that misses.
Kneecap connects with a solid leg kick.
Kneecap misses with a body shot.
Kneecap scores with a push kick.#CL#
Kneecap moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Kneecap tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva works on Kneecap's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneecap swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneecap struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
#T2##TD2#
Silva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Silva manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneecap is looking for a sweep.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Silva working the ground and pound.
Kneecap tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kron Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva wants to control but Kneecap is keeping him busy.
Kneecap struggling a bit here.
Kneecap tries to improve position but can't.
Pretentious Kneecap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Silva working the ground and pound but Kneecap is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kneecap, who protects the arm well.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kneecap manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Kneecap is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Silva has latched onto it... Big trouble! Silva pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kneecap is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Silva!
In his post fight interview, Kron Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 618
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Frunze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frunze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frunze - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frunze. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frunze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frunze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
It appears Frunze was looking to counter with a kick there.
Timur Frunze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Frunze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Frunze has been cut.#T1#
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Frunze thows a leg kick but Silva checks it #TD2#
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frunze's guard.#SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva stays in close to Frunze's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frunze is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Frunze looking to pass the guard.
Silva pulls Frunze in to control the position. #T2#
Frunze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frunze preventing the sweep.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frunze controlling from the top position. #T3#
Silva has Frunze pulled in close to control his posture.
Frunze trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frunze preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frunze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
letting Frunze counter with a right hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frunze enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frunze manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frunze keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Frunze blocks nicely.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Frunze.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva stands up over Frunze, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frunze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Frunze's brow.
Silva postures up in Frunze's guard and throws a big left but Frunze blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timur Frunze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Frunze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frunze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frunze misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Frunze moved out of range.
Frunze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frunze thinks about countering with a body kick.
Frunze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws the left hand but Frunze avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Frunze does it's job there.
Frunze is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Silva moves away from the strike by Frunze.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frunze moves away.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
A left lands for Silva.
Frunze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva tries to counter with a clinch but Frunze shakes him off and moves away.
Frunze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Silva throws a body punch but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frunze slips a straight right by Silva.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Frunze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Nice body punch from Silva.
Frunze lands a front kick.
Frunze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frunze thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Frunze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frunze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frunze avoids the body shot from Silva.
#T3#
Silva defending well as Frunze loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Frunze ducks down to avoid it.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Frunze counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frunze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frunze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Frunze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
Frunze cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva throws a jab when Frunze was well out of range.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Frunze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva sizes up Frunze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Frunze.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frunze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Frunze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Frunze sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Frunze avoids it this time.
Silva misses the body punch
and Frunze counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Frunze counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Frunze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timur Frunze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frunze is looking to counter with a body kick.
Frunze will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frunze.
Silva misses with a straight right.
It looked like Frunze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frunze jabs at Silva's body.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Frunze counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frunze.
Frunze misses with a low kick.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frunze.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
#T1#
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frunze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Frunze is looking to land body kicks.
Frunze scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frunze connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Frunze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frunze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva misses with a looping left.
Frunze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frunze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frunze lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Frunze takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frunze.
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!
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Frunze's belly button to the back.
Kron Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frunze counters with a straight right hand.
Timur Frunze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frunze throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frunze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frunze throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Frunze!
Silva working the head with strikes. #T3#
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Frunze is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Frunze parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Frunze to escape.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
Silva throwing strikes but Frunze manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva stops Frunze from passing to mount.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Frunze trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Frunze passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva!
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frunze tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Frunze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frunze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!
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Event:
Gc 240
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Boom sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Boom avoids it this time.
Silva catches Boom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom misses with a looping right.
Boom misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva thows a huge punch but Boom dodges it nicely.
Boom is trying to get back to full guard.
Boom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boom's head.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Boom is having none of it.
Boom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva. #SUB2#
Boom is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Silva has latched onto it... Big trouble! Silva pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Boom is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Silva!
Kron Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GC 233
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Lannister misses.
Lannister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Lannister is just out of range.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lannister.
Lannister closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lannister's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lannister is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lannister is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Lannister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lannister isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Lannister on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva!#T1#
Lannister sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Silva thows a huge punch but Lannister dodges it nicely.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lannister wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Lannister blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Lannister is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lannister avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but Lannister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage. #T2#
Lannister is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Lannister wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva working over Lannister with some ground and pound. Lannister looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lannister tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lannister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva winds up and cracks Lannister with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lannister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva looks to land a strike but Lannister avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Lannister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lannister working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva has passed into half guard!
Lannister is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lannister has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lannister wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Lannister tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lannister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lannister defending well though.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva wants to take a breather but Lannister is having none of it.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lannister defending well though.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Lannister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lannister feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Lannister clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Lannister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lannister scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Lannister controls his hands.
Silva tries to work over Lannister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lannister is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lannister has his back to the cage.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow. #T1##BC#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Lannister tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Lannister misses with a leg kick.
Silva cracks Lannister with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lannister throws a big shot that misses.
Lannister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Lannister settles back down. #TD2#
Lannister manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva is controlling Lannister's posture.
Lannister looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Lannister stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva looking to control.
Lannister content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lannister doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Lannister bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Lannister tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lannister looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Lannister tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Lannister throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva looks to land a combination but Lannister avoids it well. #T4#
Lannister throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Lannister saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lannister tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Lannister rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Lannister.
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!#TD2#
Lannister turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lannister manages to end up in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Lannister trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Lannister moves away and avoids it.
Silva jabs Lannister right on the nose. Lannister blinks but takes it well.
Kron Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Lannister gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lannister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Lannister's legs - danger averted.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Lannister uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Lannister!#REVB#
Lannister preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lannister's guard. #REVR#
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lannister's guard. #SUB2#
Lannister actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Lannister is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lannister moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva postures up in Lannister's guard and throws a big left but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister is trying to keep Silva in close.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lannister has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Lannister has wrist control.
Silva distracts Lannister with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lannister manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Lannister in his guard.#REVB#
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lannister is one step ahead there. #T3#
Lannister wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
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.
Lannister might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lannister sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lannister trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lannister has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lannister's guard.#REVR#
Lannister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Lannister has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva throws a strike but Lannister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
Kron Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GC 227
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva scores with a jab.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) in the buildup to the fight.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva works Santiago's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santiago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
#T1#
Silva throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Kron Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Silva. #TD#
Santiago gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Santiago manages to retain guard.
Silva stands and throws Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Santiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is working Santiago over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santiago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santiago seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.#T2#
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santiago to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Santiago looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Santiago is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silva lets go of the hold and Santiago can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Silva!
After the fight, Kron Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GC 220
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Cuida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Cuida throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Cuida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Cuida looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cuida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cuida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cuida throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Cuida gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cuida is one step ahead there.
Silva looking to control.
#T1#
Cuida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cuida defending well though.
Cuida is holding on to half guard well.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
Silva is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Cuida is hurt! He's hurt bad - Silva fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Cuida from any more punishment! Congratulations to Silva! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Silva!
A very excited looking Kron 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.
In defeat, Gray Cuida stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is why I run...'.
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Event:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2574 p4p, 293 weight class) and Kron Silva (ranked 2867 p4p, 325 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wasa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Wasa persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wasa.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Wasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa fails to land the takedown.
Wasa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wasa shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Silva
Wasa tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (0) vs (5) Silva
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wasa tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries for a kimura but Wasa is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to reverse the position.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Wasa is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has knee on belly momentarily but Wasa bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva controlling the action here.
Wasa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Wasa is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Wasa is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (5) Silva
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (5) Silva
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Wasa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva prevents Wasa from improving position.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (5) vs (7) Silva
Wasa is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (7) vs (7) Silva
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Silva is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
Wasa stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (10) vs (7) Silva
Silva struggling a bit here.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Wasa wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Silva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wasa is now in half guard.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (7) Silva
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa fails to move to back control.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Wasa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Masa Wasa retains his lightweight title!
Masa Wasa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EVO 05312017
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva swings for the body but Koks moves out of range.
Koks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koks throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koks swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Koks throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Koks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. #T1#
Koks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Koks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koks throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva slips a straight right by Koks.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rafal Koks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
#T2#
Koks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Koks throws a quick counter head kick but Silva was just out of range.
Koks slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Koks counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Koks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range.
It looked like Koks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Silva.
Koks throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koks wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Koks connects with a solid leg kick.
Koks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Koks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Koks misses the jab.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koks moves away.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Koks saw that one coming.
Koks misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a right hand #KD#
and Koks counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva! Koks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva to his feet! Silva is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koks.
Koks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koks misses with a hook.
Silva sizes up Koks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Koks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koks counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva slips a straight right by Koks.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Koks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Koks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Silva slips under a jab.
Koks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Koks throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Koks scores with a jab.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Koks.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Koks throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Koks finish him?
Koks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koks on the side of the head.
Koks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koks there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
A big right from Silva misses.
and Koks counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Silva! He's just covering up as Koks starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafal Koks!
Rafal Koks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EVO 304: Bashorov vs Kakoullis
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva lands a jab.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Frost looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well. #T1#
Frost jabs at Silva's body.
Silva throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.#T2#
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walter Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Silva.#TD#
Silva shoots in and bounces Frost off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva won't allow Frost to get back to his feet.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Frost kicks Silva off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Frost lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Silva throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Frost will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost is looking for the big counter here.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost slips under a jab.
Silva moves away from the strike by Frost.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Frost is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
Frost works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
#T1#
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Frost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Silva takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost slips a straight right by Silva.#T2##TD#
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva won't allow Frost to get back to his feet.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva stops Frost from standing up.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva dives in and grabs Frost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frost pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Frost should have avoided that one.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Frost.
Frost throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frost is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frost is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
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#
Frost throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva works over Frost's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Frost is rocked!
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frost is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Frost is trying to stand.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frost for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva continues to stall.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Frost's ribs.
Frost is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva stuns Frost with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva throws a combination. Frost tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva is taking a breather. Frost 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.
Frost pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Frost pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
Kron Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
EVO 291: Traylor vs Juggernut
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Koks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Koks is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koks defends it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Koks. That snapped Silva's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Koks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Koks looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Koks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Koks.
Silva tries to clinch up but Koks circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks jabs at Silva's body.
Koks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Silva rushes Koks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koks blocking some punches.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Koks misses with an elbow strike.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koks.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Koks struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Koks throws a head punch that misses.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koks's elbow.
Koks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva is working Koks over against the cage.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Koks struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
#T2#
Koks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Koks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Koks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koks tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Koks back against the cage. #BC#
Koks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rafal Koks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva slips a jab from Koks.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Silva rushes Koks and presses him up against the cage.
Koks blocking some punches.
Koks is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva tries a body shot but Koks blocks it.
#T3#
Koks misses with an elbow strike.
Koks prevents a body shot from Silva.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koks is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Koks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Koks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Koks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Koks, against the cage.
#BC#
Koks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koks counters with a straight right hand.
Koks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva defending well as Koks loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koks. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Silva works Koks's body with a nice hook.
Koks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koks ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koks throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Koks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva takes a swing at Koks's ribcage but misses.
Koks throws an off balance right hand
and Koks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koks lands a jab to the nose.
Koks throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Koks is out of range. #CL2#
Silva clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koks misses with a looping right.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koks is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick there by Koks.
Silva slips under a jab.
Koks loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva throws out a counter right but Koks avoids it with no problem.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva punishes Koks's body with a nice straight punch.
Koks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks misses with a hook.
Koks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Koks thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!#T1#
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Koks scores with a counter punch that sends Silva to the canvas! Koks smells blood - he's punishing Silva with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Silva has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafal Koks!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafal Koks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CFC 405
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Koski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
#TD2#
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koski's head.
Koski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
My spies in The Shark Tank inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Koski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is thwarting Koski's attempts to control the position.
Silva stalling. #T1#
Koski is looking to improve his position.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koski is looking to improve his position.
Koski wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koski tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koski misses with a hook.
Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski.
Koski missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski lands a jab.
Koski catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva cracks a nice hook into Koski's ribs.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Koski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Silva manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Koski wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
Koski wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Koski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Koski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Koski working to try and regain half guard.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koski is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
It looks like 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Koski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva moves away from the strike by Koski.
Silva throws a right hand that Koski ducks under and follows up with a left that Koski also avoids with ease.
Koski is looking for a counter combo.
Koski lands a nice shot to the body.
Koski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva thuds his right hand into Koski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Otso Koski is winning the standup battle so far.
Koski throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Koski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Koski.
Otso Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Koski moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Koski.
Silva throws a hook but Koski blocks it.#T1#
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Koski cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
We've been told by Koski's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva jabs Koski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koski.
Koski sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
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!
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Koski.
A frustrated look appears on Koski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koski's elbow.
Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Koski controls his hands.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Koski controls the action.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koski taking a breather.
Koski looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Koski controls his hands.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
Koski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses.
Koski struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva misses with some punches.
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Kron Silva's cut even more.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Silva tries to stall but Koski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva gets through Koski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva cracks Koski with a nice body shot.
Koski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koski can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Koski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Koski blocks a body shot from Silva.
Koski misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva pushes Koski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Kron Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koski blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Koski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koski lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva tries to work over Koski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
A short left from Silva.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koski.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Koski tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Koski prevents a body shot from Silva. #BC#
Koski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koski throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Koski throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Koski misses the jab.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski.
Koski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Koski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koski tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koski throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koski.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Otso Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva lands a nice hook to Koski's body. Koski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koski moves away from the strike by Silva.
Koski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!#CL2#
Koski gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koski blocks a body shot from Silva.
Koski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koski's elbow.
Koski is trying to break free.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva blocks a body shot from Koski. #T3#
Koski lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
The cut above Kron Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koski lands a nice elbow.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
Koski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Koski manages to break the clinch.
Koski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Koski misses with an uppercut.
Koski throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Koski throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Koski jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Koski misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Otso Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Koski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koski paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Silva scores with a takedown into Koski's guard.
Silva stops Koski from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Koski.
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 Otso Koski.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva and Abraham Donowitz. Donowitz has chosen JEW FLOW as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Donowitz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Donowitz is in Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Donowitz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva wants to sweep here but Donowitz controlling him for the moment.
Silva pulls Donowitz in close to prevent any damage.
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donowitz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Donowitz
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Donowitz trying to control here.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Donowitz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Donowitz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Donowitz is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donowitz avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Donowitz wants to get back to full guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donowitz controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is trying to keep Silva in close.
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Donowitz pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva won't allow Donowitz to sweep him here.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz 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: Silva (2) vs (4) Donowitz
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Donowitz keeps him under control.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva is trying to control but Donowitz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Donowitz
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Donowitz stalls from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Donowitz working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Donowitz off but Donowitz is having none of it.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Donowitz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (2) vs (9) Donowitz
Silva wants to hold on but Donowitz pushes him away.
Donowitz controlling from the full mount.
Silva wants to control but Donowitz is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Donowitz controlling from mount.
It looks like Donowitz 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Donowitz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donowitz content just to control the position here.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donowitz wins on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Abraham Donowitz 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:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa and Kron Silva. Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Wasa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Silva
Wasa is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wasa passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Wasa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Wasa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (2) Silva
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Wasa being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wasa. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (2) vs (5) Silva
Silva trying to control the position but Wasa is working away.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasa manages to get back to half guard.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Wasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (6) vs (5) Silva
Wasa tries to keep control of the position but Silva is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Silva is keeping busy.
Wasa is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Wasa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silva really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Wasa's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (6) vs (7) Silva
Wasa has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Wasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Wasa has a hand on Silva's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silva takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (6) vs (10) Silva
Wasa is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wasa is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Wasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa 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.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa gets back to full guard.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Wasa pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like 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.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva is continuing to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa 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: Wasa (8) vs (10) Silva
Silva trying to control here.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 10 to 8.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva and Darth Vader . Vader comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Imperial March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darth Vader !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vader gets slowly back to his feet.
Vader shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Vader
Vader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva pulls Vader in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Vader preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva managing to control the position.
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.
Vader controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
Silva continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Vader preventing the sweep.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader 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.
Vader looking to pass the guard.
Silva has control of Vader 's left arm, preventing Vader from doing any damage.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva has control of Vader 's left arm, preventing Vader from doing any damage.
Vader trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Vader looking to pass the guard.
Vader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vader looking to pass the guard.
Vader is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vader preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vader wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is pulling down on Vader 's head to control his posture.
Vader is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vader tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vader tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Vader
Vader is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (2) Vader
Vader is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva is staying tight to Vader 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Silva trying to control the position but Vader is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vader is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Silva trying to control the position but Vader is working away.
Vader is looking to reverse the position.
Vader keeps trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Vader is keeping him busy.
Vader struggling a bit here.
Vader is letting Silva control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Vader 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vader is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vader is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to control the position but Vader is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Kron 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. |
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CFC 390
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
Silva moves to clinch but La Bor breaks away
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and La Bor counters with a two punch combo.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - La Bor circles away.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor lands a head shot.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling La Bor to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
La Bor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Silva.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Silva.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
La Bor prevents a body shot from Silva.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Bor. #CUT2#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Silva keeps control of La Bor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva prevents a body shot from La Bor.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Bor swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
La Bor breaks from the clinch.
La Bor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
La Bor gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from La Bor. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
La Bor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
La Bor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor misses with a body punch.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Silva for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Silva misses with some punches.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
La Bor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Bor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Silva stalls.
La Bor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if La Bor can turn it around.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva keeps control of La Bor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Silva tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
#BC2#
La Bor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La Bor cracks the inside of Silva's front leg. #CL#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
La Bor misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Bor.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Bor throws a counter combo.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
La Bor gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva trying to stall but La Bor improves his position.
La Bor scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
Silva blocks a body shot from La Bor.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage. #T1##BC2#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Silva rushes La Bor and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva wants to clinch but La Bor slips to the side
and La Bor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - La Bor circles away.
Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Bor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from La Bor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Bor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Bor lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and La Bor counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Bor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from La Bor does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Silva.
La Bor pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
La Bor working aggressively here.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from La Bor.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
Silva misses with a body punch.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, La Bor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Kron Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
La Bor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Bor misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
La Bor is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
La Bor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
La Bor lands with a right to the head.
La Bor is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
La Bor tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Silva lands a left hand.
La Bor scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
La Bor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
La Bor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
La Bor tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by La Bor.
A right handed body shot lands from La Bor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel La Bor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva tries to clinch up
and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Silva misses the jab.
La Bor scores with a jab to the head.
La Bor throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick. #CL#
Silva rushes La Bor and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Silva.
La Bor tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position. #T1#
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
Silva tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Silva.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
La Bor misses with some punches.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Bor tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva stalls. #BC2#
La Bor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
La Bor throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva misses with a body punch
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
Silva wants to clinch
and La Bor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kron Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from La Bor misses.
La Bor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La Bor. La Bor obviously looking to wear him down.
La Bor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
La Bor throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva is looking to wear down La Bor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Bor.
Silva takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
La Bor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva tries to counter by clinching up but La Bor breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch up
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Silva.
A little jabbing left from La Bor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4##CL#
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
La Bor lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as La Bor controls the action.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
Silva pushes La Bor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva blocks a body shot from La Bor.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva keeps control of La Bor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got La Bor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!
Manuel La Bor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bushido Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
LEGACY! 77
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hapitchou.
The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Hapitchou finish him?
Hapitchou walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hapitchou swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Silva's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PePe Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath PePe Hapitchou 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:
LEGACY! 73
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Hapitchou flicks out a counter leg kick but Silva steps away.
Hapitchou connects with a crisp jab.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hapitchou can pounce on him.
Silva jabs at Hapitchou's body.
Silva closes the distance but Hapitchou moves to the side
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hapitchou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Hapitchou lands an uppercut, right on the button! Silva tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). PePe Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, PePe Hapitchou 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:
LEGACY! 68
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Futter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Futter fails to land the takedown.
As Futter tries to get set, Silva tries to push him back and clinch up but Futter manages to avoid the attempt.
Futter closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Futter pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Futter.
Kron Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Futter.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Futter doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Futter.#CUT#
It looks like Buck Futter has been cut.#CL#
Silva rushes Futter and presses him up against the cage.
Silva presses Futter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Futter or not.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Futter's takedown attempt.
Silva pushes Futter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Futter looks winded!
Futter is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva lands a body punch. #T1#
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Futter avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Futter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Futter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Futter tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva digs a right hand into Futter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Futter's gas tank. #TD2#
Futter has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Futter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Futter dives into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Futter controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Futter passes into side control.
Silva is not content to let Futter control the position.
Futter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Silva keeping hold of Futter's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Futter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Futter eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Futter is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Futter thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Futter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Futter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Futter trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futter throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Futter's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Futter dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Futter's head and hops out.
Futter fails to land the takedown.
Futter fails with the takedown.
Kron Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Futter.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Futter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
As Futter tries to get set, Silva tries to push him back and clinch up but Futter manages to avoid the attempt.
Futter with a poor takedown
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Silva pushes Futter up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Futter controls his hands.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Futter backwards.
Silva works on Futter's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Futter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Futter working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva has Futter pulled in close to control his posture.
Futter won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Futter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buck Futter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Futter postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Futter is one step ahead there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Futter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Futter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Futter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Futter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Futter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Futter can do to turn this around?
Futter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Futter is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Futter misses with a right hand
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Futter tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Futter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Futter.
Futter shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Futter.
Kron Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Futter backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Buck Futter's cut even more.
Futter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Futter misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Futter with a poor takedown #CL#
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kron Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Futter.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva is leaning against Futter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva digs a right hand into Futter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Futter's gas tank.
Silva is leaning against Futter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Futter avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Futter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Futter takes a shot to the head.
Silva lands a left hand.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Futter is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Silva. #T2#
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands a body punch.
Futter being controlled against the cage.
Kron Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva pushes Futter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Silva works on Futter's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Silva.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Silva for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva avoiding damage.
Futter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Futter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Futter controls the action.
Futter wants a takedown.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Futter is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Futter's ribcage. Futter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva lands a left hand.
Futter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva cracks Futter with a nice body shot.
Silva presses Futter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
A short left from Silva.
Futter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Futter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Futter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Silva has Futter up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Futter's elbow. #T2#
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Futter is looking for a takedown.
Kron Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Futter.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Futter backwards.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Futter lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is controlling Futter's posture.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Futter is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
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.
Futter tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Futter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Futter is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva controls the position.#T4#
Silva wants to control but Futter is keeping him busy.
Silva cracks Futter with a big elbow.
Silva wants to control but Futter is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Silva.
Futter is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva had his way with Buck Futter in that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Futter shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva pushes Futter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Futter avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Futter.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Futter backwards.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Futter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kron Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Futter.
Futter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Futters head. #T1#
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Futter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Futter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Futter's head.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#
Futter is rocked!
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Futter is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?#CL#
Silva drives through and clinches with Futter against the cage.
#T2#
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Futter is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Futter seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Futter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Futter controls his hands.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Futter's elbow. #T3#
Futter wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Futter wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Futter avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage. #TD2#
Futter lands a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Futter is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Futter passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buck Futter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Futter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Futter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Futter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silva wants to control but Futter is keeping busy.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Futter trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. #SUB2#
Futter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
Kron Silva is the new featherweight champion!
Kron Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 63
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Krakowiak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Krakowiak trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krakowiak wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva trying to control the action but Krakowiak is working from the bottom.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krakowiak wants to get back to his feet.
Krakowiak felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowiak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva is looking to advance position but Krakowiak won't allow it.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva throws a strike but Krakowiak avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Krakowiak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva postures up in Krakowiak's guard and throws a big left but Krakowiak blocks it.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Krakowiak is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Krakowiak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Krakowiak has wrist control.
Krakowiak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krakowiak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krakowiak has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krakowiak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Krakowiak is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Krakowiak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva wants to control from the top but Krakowiak keeps moving.
Krakowiak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowiak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krakowiak defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Krakowiak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva goes for a double leg but Krakowiak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krakowiak continues to drive forward.
Jacek Krakowiak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krakowiak lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Krakowiak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krakowiak finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Krakowiak throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakowiak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krakowiak scores with a push kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Krakowiak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krakowiak throws a body shot but no joy.
Krakowiak lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Krakowiak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva staying out of range there.
Krakowiak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krakowiak throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a jab when Krakowiak was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Krakowiak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Krakowiak tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak tries a head kick but it misses.
Krakowiak scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Krakowiak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Krakowiak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krakowiak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krakowiak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krakowiak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Silva feints and as Krakowiak raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva passes Krakowiak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krakowiak is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krakowiak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krakowiak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krakowiak keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Silva there. #ROC#
Krakowiak is rocked!#T1#
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krakowiak is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Krakowiak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krakowiak is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krakowiak avoid being mounted?
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva controlling the action here.
Krakowiak seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva prevents Krakowiak from standing back up.
Krakowiak is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krakowiak avoid being mounted?
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Krakowiak defends it.
Silva working over Krakowiak with some ground and pound. Krakowiak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krakowiak is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Krakowiak trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva winds up and cracks Krakowiak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krakowiak taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva works his way into side control.
Silva working the head with strikes.
Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Krakowiak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Krakowiak gets back to half guard.
Krakowiak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krakowiak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krakowiak wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Krakowiak is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krakowiak?
Silva loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Krakowiak scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Silva land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Silva stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Silva!
Kron Silva is the new featherweight champion!
Kron Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 60
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Munoz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Munoz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munoz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Munoz tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Munoz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munoz misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Munoz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Munoz throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Munoz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva tries to counter by clinching up but Munoz breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Munoz.
Munoz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munoz. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Munoz is quick to defend against it.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Munoz misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Silva trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Silva 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.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Munoz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Munoz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Munoz 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.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Munoz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Munoz's head.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva thows a huge punch but Munoz dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Munoz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Silva trying to control from half guard but Munoz is working away.
Munoz is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munoz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Munoz's legs - danger averted.
Munoz is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Munoz working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is in close to Munoz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
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#
An inside leg kick lands from Munoz.
Munoz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Munoz slips the punch.
A jab from Silva misses.
Munoz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Munoz moved out of range nicely.
Munoz misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Munoz.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Munoz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Munoz back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Munoz tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Munoz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Munoz's ribs.
Munoz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Munoz throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Munoz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Munoz wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva checks a low kick from Munoz.
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Armondo Munoz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munoz scoring well with a low kick there.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Munoz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Munoz looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Silva slips a jab from Munoz.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Munoz is just out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throwing a counter right hand but Munoz manages to avoid it.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Munoz has time to react.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Munoz.
Munoz ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Munoz scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munoz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munoz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Munoz misses with a body kick.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munoz.
#T3#
Munoz throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munoz.
Munoz scores with a push kick.
Munoz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Munoz lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Munoz misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a hook but Munoz blocks it.
Armondo Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munoz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Munoz is predictable there #TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Munoz!
Munoz tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva trying to control the action but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Silva controlling from side mount. #T4#
Munoz can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
Munoz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Munoz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Munoz down.
Munoz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Munoz down.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Munoz is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armondo Munoz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Silva takes a swing at Munoz's ribcage but misses.
Munoz misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Munoz.
Munoz misses with a low kick.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munoz.
Munoz thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munoz.
Silva avoids the head kick by Munoz.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Munoz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz misses with a body kick.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva slips under a jab from Munoz.
Munoz cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Silva throws a series of punches but Munoz avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munoz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice shot by Munoz.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Munoz misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Munoz fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva is working Munoz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is working Munoz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Munoz's head.#SUB2#
Munoz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munoz is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munoz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva is working Munoz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Munoz wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB2#
Munoz working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva is working Munoz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Munoz wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Munoz is rocked!
Silva distracts Munoz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Munoz is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T4#
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Munoz trying to strike off his back.
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.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Munoz some visible discomfort.
#CUT#
It looks like Armondo Munoz has been cut.
Munoz is looking to reverse the position.
Munoz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Munoz tries to improve position but can't.
Munoz stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
Kron Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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