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Event:
CCR 51
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1# Akagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva. Akagi misses with a wild body shot. Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akagi is out of range and Silva settles back down. Akagi scores with a shot to the body.
Akagi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva. Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body and Akagi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Silva slips a jab from Akagi. Silva throws a leg kick but Akagi sees it coming and checks it nicely. Akagi throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here. An inside leg kick lands from Akagi. Silva swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi misses with a shot to the body and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akagi thinking. Akagi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Akagi settles back down. Akagi misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Akagi misses the target. Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva scores with the left hand. Akagi knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# Silva throws a body punch but Akagi moves out of range. Akagi throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Akagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Silva blocks a jab. Akagi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva slips under a jab. Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akagi with a body shot. Akagi lands a right hook to the body.
Akagi throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well. Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Silva looks to land a combination but Akagi avoids it well. Silva tried to score with a low kick but Akagi checks it. Akagi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Silva misses with a wild body shot. A combination from Akagi does no damage. Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2##CL2# Silva pushes Akagi up against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Akagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Akagi avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akagi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Akagi taking a breather. Silva misses with a knee to the head. Silva lands a right hand. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC# Akagi breaks the clinch.
Akagi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head. Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akagi rather than just go for the knockout. A lazy left from Akagi finds it's target. Akagi takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses. Akagi is looking to land body kicks. Silva slips a jab and a cross from Akagi.
Akagi misses with a looping left.#T3# Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akagi's calf. A swing and a miss from Akagi. Good leg kick by Akagi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akagi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head. Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akagi misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely. Silva throws a series of punches but Akagi avoids them all with ease. Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akagi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi. Akagi throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range. Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Silva looks to land a combination but Akagi avoids it well. Akagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akagi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here. Akagi misses with a shot to the body and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Akagi blocks a jab.#T4# Akagi dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Akagi lands a lovely overhand right. No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akagi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Silva manages to circle out of the way. Akagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Silva counters with a body kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Akagi. That's going to slow Silva down. Silva looks to land a combination but Akagi avoids it well. Akagi lands a nice shot to the body.
Akagi scores with a jab. Akagi misses with a straight left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Silva slips a straight right by Akagi. Akagi lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akagi back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A head kick misses from Silva. 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 Yasuhiro Akagi will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Akagi moves out of range of the strikes. Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Akagi walks into a stiff left hand from Silva. Akagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL# Akagi rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Akagi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Akagi avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Akagi 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 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva lands a body punch. Akagi can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Akagi 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. Akagi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akagi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Silva lands with a left to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Akagi is blocking nicely.
Akagi misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##BC# Akagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Silva throws a lazy right hand but Akagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Akagi takes one on the button. Akagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range. Silva tries to clinch but Akagi moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Akagi misses the target. Akagi throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily. Akagi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akagi. Silva pushes Akagi away with a front kick. Silva throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Silva takes a swing at Akagi's ribcage but misses. Akagi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Akagi moves into the clinch. Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Akagi blocks with his arms.
Akagi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Good body shot from Akagi.
#T2# Akagi tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Akagi back against the cage. Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akagi avoids it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is breathing heavily. A body shot lands from Akagi.
Akagi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akagi. Akagi lands a body punch. Akagi pressing his opponent against the cage. Akagi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Akagi lands with a right to the head. Akagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Akagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Akagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range. Akagi misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a series of punches but Akagi avoids them all with ease. #T3# Akagi misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming. Akagi throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.#CL# Akagi forces Silva back against the cage and clinches. Good body shot from Akagi.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Yasuhiro Akagi has scored more points in the clinch so far. A right hook to the body lands for Akagi.
Akagi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Akagi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva prevents a body shot from Akagi. Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Akagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Silva takes one on the button.#ROC# Silva is rocked! Akagi ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Silva's jaw. Silva's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Akagi does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yasuhiro Akagi! Yasuhiro Akagi 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:
CCR 47
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1# Kazi feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Kazi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Silva digs a good body shot into Kazi's ribs. Kazi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively. Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Silva misses with a combination
letting Kazi counter with a right hand. Silva misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kazi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. Kazi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kazi throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kazi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Kazi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily. Silva moves away from the strike by Kazi. Silva tries to clinch and Kazi counters with a leg kick. #T1# Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kazi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kazi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A lazy left from Silva finds it's target. Silva moves forwards but Kazi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Silva throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Kazi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Silva. Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazi moves away. Kazi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2##CL2# Silva clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Kazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away. Kazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva wants to clinch but Kazi slips to the side and Kazi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC# Silva is rocked! Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva. Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazi finish him? Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kazi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Silva out cold! What a finish! Kazi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kami Kazi! A very excited looking Kami Kazi 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:
CCR 43
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1# Campos shoots and misses and Silva counters with a nice body shot. Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD# Campos shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Campos is proving a slippery customer.
Campos stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva is trying to get back to half guard. Campos throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.#T1# Campos is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Campos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well. An elbow from Campos crashes against the mat.
Silva struggling a bit here.#SUB# Campos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Campos 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 Campos but great work by Silva.#T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Campos is looking for a sweep.#SU2# Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Campos throws a head kick that misses and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Campos down. Campos avoids the body shot from Silva.
Campos tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot. Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Campos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Campos trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Campos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet. #SUB2# Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Campos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Campos wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. Campos 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.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Campos tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. Silva wants to sweep here but Campos controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Campos 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! #REVB# Campos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson 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! #R2# Silva keeps the fight on the outside. A head kick misses from Campos. Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campos moves away.#TD# Campos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control! Campos working the ground and pound. Campos working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Campos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Silva is trying to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Campos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Campos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1# Campos wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy. Campos working away. Silva is trying to work for a sweep but Campos has mounted him! Silva can't escape the position.
#SUB# Campos goes for an armbar but Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silva. Campos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Campos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#T2# Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Campos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB# Campos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2# Silva stands and steps away. Campos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Campos is blocking nicely.
Campos wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Campos jumps guard but Silva stands there with Campos around his waist. Campos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3# Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Campos tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Campos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Campos is blocking nicely.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campos is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Campos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well. Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Campos swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Campos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Campos uses good head movement to avoid it. Campos just leaning against Silva, taking a breather. #T4##TD# Campos has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Campos pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Campos dives into Silva's guard. Campos preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Campos is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Campos is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Campos is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anderson Silva!
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Event:
CCR 40
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1# Anderson Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Jose Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Anderson Silva closes the distance but Jose Silva moves to the side letting Jose Silva counter with a right hand. Anderson Silva tries to clinch but Jose Silva is having none of it. Jose 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. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson Silva.
Jose Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Anderson Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Anderson Silva misses with a head kick.
Jose Silva is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Jose Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Anderson Silva takes one to the chin there. Jose Silva avoids the body shot from Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jose Silva.#T1# Jose Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson Silva checks it well. Anderson Silva lands with a good body shot. Anderson Silva wants to clinch up but Jose Silva keeps it at a distance. It looked like Jose Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Anderson Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jose Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Anderson Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jose Silva.
Anderson Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Jose Silva off the cage and back into range. Anderson Silva looks to land a right hand but Jose Silva moved out of range. Jose Silva tries to bum rush Anderson Silva with a series of wild strikes but Anderson Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Anderson Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jose Silva. Anderson Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jose Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
#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! Anderson Silva tries to clinch and Jose Silva counters with a stiff right hand. Anderson Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jose Silva manages to avoid it. Anderson Silva misses with a straight left. It looked like Jose Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson Silva. Jose Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson Silva. Anderson Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Anderson Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jose Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Anderson Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Jose Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson Silva backing up. Anderson Silva nods at Jose Silva to acknowledge the strikes. Anderson Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Anderson Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Anderson Silva swinging wildly here.
#T3# A telegraphed right hand from Anderson Silva misses the target. Jose Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jose Silva moves away.#CL2# Anderson Silva rushes Jose Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Anderson Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Jose Silva blocks with his arms.
Anderson Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jose Silva avoids it.#BC# Jose Silva breaks from the clinch.
Anderson Silva misses with a left hand letting Jose Silva counter with a right hand. Anderson Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jose Silva can pounce on him.
Jose Silva circles away from the clinch attempt and Jose Silva counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC# Anderson Silva is rocked! A slapping leg kick lands for Jose Silva.
Anderson Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Jose Silva finish him? Anderson Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4# Anderson Silva throws a leg kick and Jose Silva counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Anderson Silva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jose Silva! Jose Silva retains his welterweight title! Post fight, Jose Silva took to the microphone: 'I just wanna say it feels good to be back home here in Rio to defend my belt in front of my family and friends it was awesome I really felt the love can't wait to come back and now for my long ass flight back to Vegas!Whoo!'.
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Event:
CCR 35
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Silva moves in looking to clinch but Kriel pushes him off. An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target. Silva slips under a jab. Kriel scores with a nice strike. Silva throws a body shot but no joy. Kriel half committed to a counter leg kick. Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A head kick misses from Silva. As Silva looks to move away, Kriel throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way. Kriel blocks a head kick by Silva.
Kriel checks a leg kick. Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Silva tries to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kriel is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kriel is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks. Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Kriel blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kriel throws a leg kick that misses. Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kriel misses with a looping left. Kriel misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva. Kriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kriel misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kriel scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Kriel misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride. Silva misses with a right hand letting Kriel counter with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target. Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kriel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Kriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Kriel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Silva tries to clinch but Kriel moves away and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC# Silva is rocked! Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kriel tried to counter with a leg kick but Silva avoided it. Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriel finish him? Silva throws a body kick that misses and Kriel counters with a big left hand that crumples Silva! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Kriel! Jan Kriel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CCR 31
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1# Reagan looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range. We've been informed that Silva has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Donk. Silva catches Reagan right on the button with a cross. Reagan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Reagan is looking to counter punch. A slow jab from Reagan misses its intended target. Silva throws the left hand but Reagan avoids the punch easily. Silva misses with a body shot.
Ronald Reagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva. A little feinted left hand from Reagan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reagan lands a lovely overhand right. Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reagan. Silva moves out of range of the strikes. An inside leg kick lands from Silva. This has been an exciting period of action! Reagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.#T1# Silva wants to clinch. It looked like Reagan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Reagan misses with a head kick.
Silva avoids the head kick by Reagan.
Reagan misses the jab. Silva connects with a single shot there. Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Reagan misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reagan on the side of the head. Reagan lands with an overhand left. A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride. Reagan throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range. Reagan looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range. Reagan misses with a wild combination.
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! A jab from Reagan misses. Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Reagan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2# Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Reagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva. Reagan misses with a straight left. Silva dodges the punch combination from Reagan.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reagan. Silva tries to bum rush Reagan with a series of wild strikes but Reagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Reagan misses with a few strikes there.
Silva blocks a jab. Silva connects with a solid leg kick. Silva throws a nice inside leg kick. Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reagan.
Silva punishes Reagan's body with a nice straight punch. Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Reagan off balance momentarily. Reagan ducks under a wild hook from Silva.#T3# Reagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva. Silva with a hook. Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reagan. Reagan misses with a right hand and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Reagan catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Silva with a nice cross. Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a right hand that Reagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Reagan also avoids with ease. Reagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A combination from Silva does no damage. Reagan is looking for a counter combo. Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Reagan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reagan keeps the fight on the outside. Reagan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4# The fighters circling - Reagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Reagan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively. Reagan misses with an uppercut. Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Reagan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A head kick misses from Reagan. #TD# Reagan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2# Reagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reagan has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted. Silva is trying to keep Reagan in close.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Silva will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses the jab. Reagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva. Silva throws a body shot but no joy. Silva swings for the body but Reagan moves out of range.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Silva throws the kick towards the body but Reagan avoids it. Reagan works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination. Reagan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Silva throws a right and a left that Reagan avoids nicely. Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Reagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reagan misses with a head kick.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing. Reagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva. Reagan misses with an uppercut. #T1# Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reagan on the side of the head. Nice uppercut there from Reagan. Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2# Silva has closed the distance and engaged Reagan in a clinch.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reagan blocks it with crossed arms. Silva keeps control of Reagan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Reagan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Reagan wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reagan is defending well for now. Reagan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land. Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reagan blocks it with crossed arms. Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Reagan avoids the damage to the body. #TD# Reagan jumps guard.
#SUB# Reagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Silva won't allow Reagan to sweep him here. #T2##SUB# Reagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2# Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot. Reagan walks into a jab. Silva lands a jab to Reagan's midsection. Reagan throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Silva moves away from the strike by Reagan. #CL2# Silva closes the distance and clinches. Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reagan misses with some punches.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reagan jumps guard but Silva stands there with Reagan around his waist. Reagan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3# Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Reagan controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Reagan fails to land. Reagan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Reagan throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily. Reagan has been working on his balance at Animal House, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Silva. Anderson Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup. Reagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva. #CL2# Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Silva misses with a knee to the head. Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reagan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Reagan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Reagan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reagan's head backwards. Silva throws a one two combo.
Reagan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4# Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a left to the body. Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Reagan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Silva cracks Reagan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Reagan misses with a right hand and Silva counters with a left to the body. Reagan misses with a hook
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Reagan misses with a hook. Silva lands with a right hand. Silva throws a leg kick which misses Reagan's front leg but catches the back leg as Reagan tries to avoid it. Reagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Reagan throws a head kick that misses. Reagan scores with a decent looking hook. Silva thuds a left hand into Reagan's body. Reagan dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Reagan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Reagan successfully pulls guard.
#SU2# Silva gets to his feet - Reagan follows without any prompting. Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Silva takes a swing at Reagan's ribcage but misses. Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reagan. Reagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Reagan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Both fighters are breathing heavily. 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's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jab by Silva.#T1# Reagan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reagan moves away. Reagan throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it. Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reagan. Silva wants to clinch. Silva ducks under a wild hook from Reagan. Reagan shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Silva digs a good hook to Reagan's body.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target. Reagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily. Reagan misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming. Silva is looking for the big counter here. Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2# Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Reagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reagan. Reagan circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Reagan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reagan lands a head shot. A jab from Silva does it's job there. Reagan throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Silva cracks Reagan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reagan.#CL2# Silva moves into range and clinches up with Reagan.#BC# Reagan manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Silva tries to clinch but Reagan is having none of it. Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. A decent looking cross lands there for Silva. A cross from Silva lands. Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva slips a straight right by Reagan.#TD# Reagan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard. Silva wants to sweep but no luck. Reagan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2# Silva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reagan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Reagan is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Reagan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reagan is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reagan blocks it with crossed arms. Reagan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva. #T4# Reagan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Reagan is blocking nicely.
Reagan tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Reagan back against the cage. Reagan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards. Ronald Reagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reagan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Reagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow. Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Reagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Reagan blocks an uppercut.
Anderson Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Silva misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reagan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Reagan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Anderson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!
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Event:
CCR 26
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Costa takes one on the button. Costa takes one to the side of the head.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Costa. Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Costa. #KD2# Silva lands a big head kick that sends Costa tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Costa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Costa is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Costa swings away with a leg kick that misses. Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick. Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Costa down. Costa seems to have got his legs back now. Silva and Costa are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Silva throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Costa into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Silva knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Silva!
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Event:
CCR 23
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1# Jose Silva throws the kick towards the body but Anderson Silva avoids it. Jose Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson Silva. Anderson Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Jose Silva moves out of range easily. Jose Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Anderson Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Anderson Silva scores with a punch to the head. Anderson Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Anderson Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jose Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson Silva's shoulder, as Anderson Silva tries to avoid the shot. Anderson Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jose Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson Silva's head. Anderson Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jose Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jose Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Anderson Silva connects with a body shot that sends Jose Silva's belly button to the back. Anderson Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Jose Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Jose Silva. That snapped Anderson Silva's head back.
Jose Silva takes a swing at Anderson Silva's ribcage but misses. #T1# Anderson Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jose Silva. Jose Silva throws a head kick but Anderson Silva moves out of range.
Anderson Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jose Silva manages to avoid it. Jose Silva lands with a nice body punch. Anderson Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jose Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jose Silva misses with a kick to the body and Anderson Silva counters with a nice uppercut. Anderson Silva takes a swing at Jose Silva's ribcage but misses. Anderson Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jose Silva circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2# Jose Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Jose Silva winds up and cracks Anderson Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2# Anderson Silva is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jose Silva slows the pace down in half guard. Jose Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2# Anderson Silva is trying to control but can't.
#ES# Anderson Silva has one foot on Jose Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Anderson Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Anderson Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jose Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jose Silva avoids the body shot from Anderson Silva.
Jose Silva throws out a counter right but Anderson Silva avoids it with no problem. Anderson Silva is looking to wear down Jose Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Anderson Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Anderson Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jose Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Good shot there by Jose Silva. Oh Anderson Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jose Silva lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Anderson Silva - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Jose Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Silva! Post fight, an emotional Jose Silva said 'First I like to thank my team from Animal House for getting me ready for this fight y'all some bad mutha fuckaz mohito fightwear for these dope ass fits and to Anderson Silva for giving me the opportunity to fight my first fight in the C.C.R I hope everyone enjoyed the fight thank you'.
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Event:
CCR 18
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1# Reagan scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A big right from Reagan misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy. Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reagan's head. Reagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Reagan tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Reagan throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it. Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Reagan misses with a wild body shot. Silva takes one on the button.#ROC# Silva is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. BOOM! Reagan lands a beautiful left hook that drops Silva. Silva tries to recover but Reagan is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Silva lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Reagan!
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