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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Pixel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pixel tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily#CL#
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Silva pulls guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pixel's guard. #REVR#
Pixel is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva is working Pixel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Pixel is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pixel's head.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pixel's head.
Silva is in close to Pixel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva cracks Pixel with a solid left hand.#T3#
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Pixel looks winded!
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Pixel has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pixel trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Pixel is trying to hold Silva in close to prevent damage but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Pixel wants to sweep but Silva has passed to side control!
Silva cracks Pixel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva cracks Pixel with a big elbow.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchel Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pixel.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Pixel breaks from the clinch.
Papa Pixel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pixel with a poor takedown #TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pixel!
Pixel is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scoring with punches and elbows.
Pixel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva working the ground and pound.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Pixel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Silva cracks Pixel with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Silva has hold of Pixel's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pixel seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pixel is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pixel is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitchel Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Seivard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Seivard.
Seivard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seivard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seivard circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Seivard pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Seivard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Seivard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seivard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Seivard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seivard misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Seivard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seivard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kyle Seivard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Seivard clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Seivard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
#T1##TD#
Silva successfully pulls guard.
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.
Seivard is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Seivard throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seivard's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR#
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Seivard wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Seivard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seivard is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Seivard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him. #T2#
Silva is working Seivard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva stays in close to Seivard's body and controls the position.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seivard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seivard has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
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 throws a strike but Seivard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Seivard working some strikes from top position.
Silva is trying to control the position but Seivard postures up. #T3#
Seivard trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Seivard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Seivard from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seivard.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Seivard avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Seivard. #CL2#
Seivard has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Silva pulls guard.
Seivard postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Seivard throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seivard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Seivard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seivard stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seivard is controlling him.
Seivard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva controlling the position.
Seivard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Seivard from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seivard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Seivard moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Seivard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Seivard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a head kick but Seivard moves out of range.
Seivard closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES2#
Seivard pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Seivard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seivard throwing strikes but missing.
Seivard cracks Silva with a solid left hand.#T1#
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seivard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Seivard trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seivard stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Seivard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is pulling down on Seivard's head to control his posture. #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 is striking but Seivard is not phased and passes to half guard.
Seivard wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva controlling the position for now.
Seivard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Seivard stands up from half guard.
Seivard lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Seivard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Seivard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Seivard lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Seivard throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seivard's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR#
Seivard looking for a sweep. Not yet Seivard, not yet.
Silva won't allow Seivard to get back to his feet.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is fighting to break Seivard's control of his arms but Seivard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Seivard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Seivard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Seivard has wrist control.
Silva is in close to Seivard's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Seivard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Seivard trying to control the position here.
Seivard is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Seivard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Seivard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Seivard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Nice cross by Seivard.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seivard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Seivard tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Seivard is trying to keep Silva in close.
Seivard pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seivard wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seivard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seivard wants to clinch#TD#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Seivard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Seivard wants to get back to his feet.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seivard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##ES2#
Seivard has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Silva forces Seivard back against the cage and clinches.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Seivard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Seivard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mitchel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seivard.
Seivard missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Kyle Seivard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seivard throws a big right hand that misses.
Seivard wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Mitchel Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seivard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Seivard slips an elbow through the middle.
Seivard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Seivard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seivard trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva throws a series of punches but Seivard avoids them all with ease.
Seivard throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Seivard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seivard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mitchel Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seivard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Mitchel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seivard doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Seivard is quick to defend against it.
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 Mitchel Silva.
Well Seivard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Seivard!
Kyle Seivard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kumaran gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kumaran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva stays in close to Kumaran's body and controls the position.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva works over Kumaran with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva won't allow Kumaran to get back to his feet.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is working Kumaran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Silva rushes Kumaran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kumaran being controlled here momentarily.
Kumaran throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kumaran's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR#
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.
Kumaran controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva stays in close to Kumaran's body and controls the position. #T3#
Silva works over Kumaran with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva stands up over Kumaran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchel Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kumaran dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Kumaran's head and hops out.
Kumaran tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily#CL#
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kumaran uses from the top position.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Silva pulls Kumaran in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva distracts Kumaran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kumaran's head.
Silva wants to stand but Kumaran is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kumaran tries to clinch up.#T3#
Kumaran falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Kumaran is breathing heavily.#TD#
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Kumaran throws a big right hand that misses.
Kumaran 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 lands some strikes from the bottom.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva lands a head kick. Kumaran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kumaran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kumaran throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Silva rushes Kumaran and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchel Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva jumps guard but Kumaran stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kumaran 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. Kumaran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kumaran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumaran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mitchel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pranav Kumaran.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Kumaran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kumaran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kumaran can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Kumaran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva distracts Kumaran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kumaran's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumaran has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Silva stands and steps away. Kumaran gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Kumaran backs away looking to recover.
Pranav Kumaran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.#T3#
Kumaran throws a leg kick #CL#
and Silva moves into the clinch.#TD#
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.
Silva 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 is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Silva is putting a hurting on Kumaran here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva is working Kumaran over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Kumaran is looking for a sweep.
Silva is staying tight to Kumaran's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Kumaran is defending well. #T4##SU#
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mitchel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with a double jab.
And Kumaran responds with a good body kick, but Silva manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Kumaran in a clinch.
#TD#
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchel 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchel Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Vakhula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva tries to clinch but Vakhula is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Vakhula shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva tries to clinch but Vakhula is having none of it.
Vakhula is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Silva closes the distance but Vakhula moves to the side
and Vakhula counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva with a jab.
Vakhula shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Vakhula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vakhula moves away.
As Silva backs off Vakhula throws a huge counter combo but Silva manages to avoid it all.
Vakhula tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva is looking to clinch but Vakhula is avoiding it.
Vakhula unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva looks to land a combination but Vakhula avoids it well.
Silva tries to clinch up but Vakhula circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Vakhula throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vakhula.
Mitchel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vakhula.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Vakhula counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Silva pulls Vakhula in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controls Vakhula momentarily but Vakhula frees himself.
Silva wants to stand but Vakhula is controlling the position.
Vakhula 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.
Let's hope that Vakhula 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vakhula wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vakhula counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhula avoids the head kick by Silva.
Vakhula throws a counter combo.
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 Mitchel Silva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vakhula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a right and a left that Vakhula avoids nicely.
Vakhula is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vakhula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vakhula somewhat.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vakhula sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vakhula changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet here but Vakhula is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silva's back.#T1#
Silva trying to control the position but Vakhula manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Vakhula looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Silva fending off the submission attempt from Vakhula.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vakhula's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
#T2##SUB2#
Vakhula 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.
Vakhula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vakhula's head.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vakhula keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T3#
Vakhula trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva stands up over Vakhula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Vakhula 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.
Vakhula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Vakhula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Vakhula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Mitchel Silva is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Mitchel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looks to land a combination but Vakhula avoids it well. #TD2#
Vakhula closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vakhula lands in his opponent's guard.
Vakhula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Mitchel Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vakhula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Vakhula is quick to defend against it.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhula swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Vakhula counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchel Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Vakhula pushes him off.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Vakhula moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Vakhula lands a takedown into guard.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Vakhula from controlling successfully. #T2#
Silva is trying to keep Vakhula in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vakhula showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to control the position.
#T3#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Vakhula from controlling successfully.
Vakhula sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vakhula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vakhula is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Vakhula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vakhula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vakhula is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vakhula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Vakhula controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhula is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vakhula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mitchel Silva!
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