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Event:
BFT-489: Vosne vs Kampmann
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva Minh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva Minh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva Minh throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Silva Minh tries to get set, Suckerpunch tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva Minh manages to avoid the attempt.
Silva Minh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Suckerpunch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Silva Minh drives through and clinches with Suckerpunch against the cage.
#BC#
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suckerpunch throws a series of punches but Silva Minh moves out of range.
Suckerpunch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva Minh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Minh takes one to the chin there.
Suckerpunch keeps the fight on the outside.
Suckerpunch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva Minh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Suckerpunch counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Silva Minh off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Suckerpunch follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Silva Minh was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricki Suckerpunch!
After the fight, Ricki Suckerpunch was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
BFT-477
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva Minh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva Minh throws a head kick that misses.
Bigsbee attempts a counter takedown but Silva Minh avoids it well and moves away.
Silva Minh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bigsbee ducks under a wild hook from Silva Minh.
Silva Minh fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva Minh's coach down at Die Trying Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva Minh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva Minh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigsbee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva Minh closes the distance and clinches up with Bigsbee, looking for a takedown. Silva Minh pushes Bigsbee against the cage but Bigsbee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva Minh tries to clinch but Bigsbee moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bigsbee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva Minh was covering up waiting for the punch and Bigsbee finishes the takedown easily into 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.
Bigsbee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Silva Minh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bigsbee defends well.#T1#
Bigsbee content to stall in guard here.
Bigsbee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bigsbee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Bigsbee drops back looking for a leg! Silva Minh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva Minh manages to kick Bigsbee off! Bigsbee jumps back into Silva Minh's guard.
Silva Minh looking to control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bigsbee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bigsbee preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigsbee 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bigsbee.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva Minh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bigsbee's guard. #REVB#
Bigsbee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Minh is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigsbee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Bigsbee is looking to cinch up a triangle. Silva Minh throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bigsbee's body to avoid the submission. Bigsbee has instead reached around Silva Minh's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bigsbee arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ned Bigsbee!
During a confident post fight interview, Ned Bigsbee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva Minh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Combs's guard.
Silva Minh wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Silva Minh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva Minh trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Combs has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Silva Minh should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Combs has tightened it up now! Silva Minh should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dewayne Combs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva Minh misses with a double jab.
Casey tries to counter by clinching up but Silva Minh breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Silva Minh gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Casey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva Minh's brow. #BC2#
Silva Minh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Casey clinches with his opponent.
Casey really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Silva Minh has Casey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva Minh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Casey tumbling to the mat - Silva Minh dives into Casey's guard.#ES#
Casey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva Minh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Silva Minh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Casey gets back to half guard.
Silva Minh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Silva Minh prevents Casey from improving his position.
Casey controlling the position for now.
Casey is trying to stand up here but Silva Minh is controlling him well.
Silva Minh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working.
Casey looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Casey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Casey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva Minh tries to improve position but can't.
Silva Minh keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Casey is working to tighten his grip on Silva Minh's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Silva Minh has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Casey is really squeezing tight and eventually Silva Minh passes out! Casey breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alvaro Casey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Verovic tries to sprawl but Silva Minh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Verovic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Verovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva Minh trying to control but Verovic is working from the bottom.
Verovic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Verovic striking from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Verovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Minh is aware though and is defending well.
Verovic striking off his back but it's not causing Silva Minh any problems.
Silva Minh with a nice head shot there.
Silva Minh looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Minh tries to stand but Verovic is controlling from the bottom.
Verovic is striking but Silva Minh is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB#
Verovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva Minh.
#T1#
Silva Minh is looking to take a break and control but Verovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verovic wants to get back to full guard.
Verovic punching from the bottom.
Verovic is refusing to be controlled, as Silva Minh sits in half guard. #SUB#
Silva Minh is working for a submission of some sort.
Verovic manages to get to full guard.
Silva Minh is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Verovic keeping moving, preventing Silva Minh from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verovic striking off his back but it's not causing Silva Minh any problems.
Silva Minh forces his way into half guard.
Silva Minh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Verovic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Verovic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva Minh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Verovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva Minh, pushing him back against the cage.
Verovic misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Silva Minh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Verovic lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Verovic jumps into guard, dragging Silva Minh to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silva Minh working some strikes from top position.
Silva Minh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Verovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Verovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Minh is aware though and is defending well.
Verovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Minh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Silva Minh controls Verovic momentarily but Verovic frees himself. #T4#
Verovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Minh is retaining full guard.
Silva Minh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verovic is one step ahead there.
Verovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Verovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva Minh's head.
Verovic postures up and lands a big shot to Silva Minh's brow.
Verovic scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Verovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Verovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Silva Minh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Verovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dario Verovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Verovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Minh wants to pass to mount but Verovic is defending the position.
Verovic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Silva Minh is trying to control the action in half guard but Verovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Minh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Verovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Verovic missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Verovic misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Verovic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Verovic darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Silva Minh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Verovic keeping moving, preventing Silva Minh from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silva Minh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva Minh has managed to get both his arms back between Verovic's legs - danger averted.
Verovic keeping moving, preventing Silva Minh from controlling successfully.
Verovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2##SUB2#
Verovic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva Minh has passed into half guard!
Verovic punching from the bottom.
Verovic tries to roll over but Silva Minh keeps him under control.
Verovic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Verovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva Minh moves into full mount! Verovic won't be happy about that!
Silva Minh manages to capitalize on a mistake by Verovic to take his back!#SUB#
Verovic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva Minh's arms. #T3#
Verovic is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Verovic showing good submission defense here.
Verovic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Verovic misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva Minh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Verovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva Minh wants to take a breather but Verovic is having none of it. #T4#
Verovic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva Minh trying to control from half guard but Verovic is working away.
Silva Minh prevents Verovic from improving his position.
Verovic punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Verovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva Minh wants to take a breather but Verovic is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Minh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Verovic is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Silva Minh turns him over and now has his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Silva Minh dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Silva Minh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva Minh lands a high kick!
Verovic wants to clinch but Silva Minh slips to the side#TD#
and Silva Minh counters with a takedown into side control.
Verovic wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Silva Minh has control of an arm but Verovic manages to advance to Silva Minh's back!
Verovic is hanging on to Silva Minh's back as he tries to escape.
Verovic is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verovic scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Verovic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Silva Minh turns into Verovic and is now in his guard.
Silva Minh wants to control from the top but Verovic keeps moving. #SUB2#
Verovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva Minh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva Minh trying to control but Verovic is working from the bottom. #T1#
Verovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Verovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Minh defends it easily.
Verovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silva Minh forces his way into half guard.#ES2#
Verovic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Silva Minh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Verovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Verovic fails to land. #T2##TD2#
Verovic jumps guard.
Verovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Verovic wants to get back to his feet but Silva Minh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Verovic is striking from the bottom but Silva Minh uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Verovic misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Verovic tries to get to full guard but Silva Minh has control of the leg.
Verovic is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Verovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva Minh pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Verovic working to try and regain half guard.
Silva Minh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Verovic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SU#
Silva Minh get's back to his feet.
Silva Minh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Verovic back to the cage. Silva Minh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Verovic misses the target.
Silva Minh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Verovic circles away.
Verovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva Minh paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4##CL2#
Verovic closes the distance and clinches.
Silva Minh tries to pull guard but Verovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva Minh drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Silva Minh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Verovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Verovic working some strikes from top position.
Verovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Verovic postures up in Silva Minh's guard and throws a big left but Silva Minh blocks it.
Verovic throwing strikes but missing.
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 George Silva Minh.
I think Silva Minh 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Silva Minh!
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