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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 39
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Flanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Flanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Flanagan counters by moving into the clinch.
Flanagan pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flanagan takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flanagan is defending well for now.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Flanagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Flanagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Flanagan cracks Silva with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a body kick.#T1#
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Flanagan's front leg but catches the back leg as Flanagan tries to avoid it.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Flanagan blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Flanagan unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Flanagan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Flanagan moves his leg out of the way.
Silva throws a hook but Flanagan avoids it easily.
Flanagan with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flanagan throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Flanagan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Flanagan tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Flanagan moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Flanagan throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Flanagan.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Flanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flanagan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.#KD2#
Flanagan lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Flanagan takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
A head kick by Silva misses #KD2#
and Flanagan counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva! Flanagan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva to his feet! Silva is in big trouble!
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Flanagan will feel that in the morning.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Flanagan scores with a nice strike.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Gilberto Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanagan moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flanagan.
Silva throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Flanagan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flanagan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva is breathing heavily.#T4#
Flanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Flanagan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flanagan scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Silva moves forwards but Flanagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Flanagan blocks a head kick by Silva.
A little jabbing left from Flanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Flanagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flanagan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Flanagan throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely. #CL#
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Flanagan.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flanagan avoids it.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Flanagan.
A knee to the head by Silva.
#T1#
Silva tries a knee to the head but Flanagan blocks it.
#BC2#
Flanagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws a head kick that Flanagan semi-blocks.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flanagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flanagan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been informed that Flanagan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flanagan digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Flanagan pushes him off.
Walter Flanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flanagan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Flanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Flanagan. Beautiful body shot.
Flanagan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Flanagan. Those never looked like landing.
Flanagan throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Flanagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Flanagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flanagan fails to land with a series of punches.
Flanagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flanagan dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!#T3#
Flanagan lands a jab.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flanagan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Flanagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva thows a leg kick but Flanagan checks it
and Flanagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flanagan scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Flanagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Silva.
A combination from Flanagan does no damage.
Nice shot by Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to clinch up but Flanagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Flanagan counters with a stiff right hand.
Flanagan throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Silva crashing down! Silva tries to stagger back to his feet but Flanagan just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Silva asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Flanagan!
After the fight, Walter Flanagan 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:
Helsinki Fighting League: 36
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weber swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Weber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weber throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Weber back into the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weber avoids it.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Weber tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Weber drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Weber breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gilberto Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Weber saw it coming and moves away.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weber throws a counter combo.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
Weber feints the counter takedown.
Weber looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Weber shrugs off. #T2##TD2#
Weber has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Weber pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Weber dives into Silva's guard.#SUB2#
Weber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Weber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Weber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Weber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Weber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Weber.
#T3##SUB2#
Weber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Weber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Weber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Weber eventually gives up the hold.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Weber has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Weber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Weber has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Weber is trying for a kimura here. Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Weber wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber is the new bantamweight champion!
Leon Weber decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 33
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Snow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Snow avoids the head kick by Silva.
It seemed like Snow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snow lands with a nice body punch.
Silva throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Snow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Snow checks it.
Silva is looking to chop away at Snow's legs. #T1#
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Snow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snow swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee. #TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Snow quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Snow.
Snow is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snow tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Snow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snow, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Snow taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4#
Snow gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gilberto Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snow if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice takedown defense from Snow. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Snow throws a big counter head kick but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Snow had a free shot at his head there.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Snow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Snow is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Snow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control. Snow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Snow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?#T3#
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Snow defends it.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Snow has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Silva escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Silva!
Snow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.#SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Snow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva cracks Snow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gilberto Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow checks a low kick from Silva.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Snow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Silva misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Snow avoids the body shot from Silva.
It seemed like Snow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a series of punches but Snow avoids them all with ease.
Snow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Snow shrugs it off though.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Snow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Snow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snow moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Snow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Snow lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Snow counters with a left to the body.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Snow finds it's target.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snow is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jon Snow just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Nice takedown defense from Snow. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Snow moves out of range easily.
Snow connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snow's knee momentarily.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a kick to the body
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Snow.
Jon Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Snow throws a big counter head kick but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Snow scores with a nice strike.
Snow blocks a head kick by Silva.
Snow throws a fast counter high kick but Silva manages to duck under it in time.
Silva throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Snow has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Snow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Snow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Snow raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Snow.
Snow lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
A leg kick checked by Snow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.#TD#
Snow gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Snow is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
Snow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Snow wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Snow defends easily.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!#SU2#
Silva is working an open guard so Snow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Snow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Snow avoided it.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Snow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Snow's guard.#SUB2#
Snow has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snow is keeping the position for now.
Snow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva. #SUB2#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.
Gilberto Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.
Snow is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snow tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.#T3#
Silva controls the position.
Snow tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Snow is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilberto Silva!
Gilberto Silva retains his bantamweight title!
Gilberto Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 29
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Weber moves his leg out of the way.
Weber throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weber if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva tries to clinch there but Weber circles away.
Weber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weber throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Weber pushes him off.
Weber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Weber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Weber sees coming a mile off.
Weber throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva wants to clinch up but Weber keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws a head kick but Weber moves out of range.
Weber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weber motions for Silva to come forward. Weber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Weber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Weber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Weber tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva has Weber pushed against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva with a knee 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!
A knee to the head by Silva.
Weber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weber jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Weber is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weber up against the cage.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weber.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Weber pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Weber has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva wants to stand but Weber is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##SUB#
Weber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#SUB#
Weber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silva escapes and throws Weber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Weber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Silva decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Silva 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#
Weber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Weber against the cage.
Weber tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weber avoids it.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Weber avoids the damage to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Weber successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Silva wants to stand but Weber has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Weber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Weber is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva wants to stand but Weber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Weber has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Weber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Weber rolls with it to try and escape but Silva cranks on the arm and Weber is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilberto Silva!
Gilberto Silva is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Gilberto Silva 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.
The defeated Leon Weber had this to say: 'We both won a fight against each other. How about a third and final time?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ashley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Ashley throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Ashley moves out of range easily.
Ashley shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Ashley moves out of range easily. #CL#
Ashley clinches.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Ashley backwards. #ROC2#
Ashley is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Faustino Ashley has been cut.
Ashley fails to pull guard.
Oh Ashley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva working the clinch nicely. Ashley is working for position but Silva cracks him with a big knee to the head! Ashley crumples up against the cage and Silva lands two more shots before the ref can save Ashley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Gilberto Silva!
Gilberto Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Page blocks a head kick by Silva.
Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Page gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Silva keeping hold of Page's head, controlling as best he can.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Page is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Page escapes and gets back to his feet.
Page stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Page avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Page misses with a head kick.
Page throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Page scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Page could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Page swinging wildly here.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Page. #T2#
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Page feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Page sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.#CL2#
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the cage.
Page is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Page is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Page is controlling him.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Page up against the cage.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Page misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
#T4#
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Page can't get the takedown.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Page gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Page 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. Page gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gilberto Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Page goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Page checks it.
A jab from Silva misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lamar Page has been cut.#TD#
Page drags the fight down to the ground.
Page wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Page keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.#SUB#
Page 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Page wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lamar Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Silva. #CL2#
Silva clinches up with Page and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD#
Page jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Page swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Page looking to control.
#T3##SU2#
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get! #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Page has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Lamar Page is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
#BC2#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Page throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lamar Page's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Silva has Page pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Page is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Silva lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Page blocks a head kick by Silva.
Sloppy strikes from Page. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily.
As Silva tries to get set, Page tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Page manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Page wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gilberto Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Page being controlled against the cage.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Page jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
Silva stops Page from standing up.
Silva stays in close to Page's body and controls the position.
Page wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Silva slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Page doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva. #SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Page is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Page trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Page wants to get back to full guard.
Silva stops Page from getting back to his feet.
Gilberto Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Lamar Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Silva!
A victorious Gilberto Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Flanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up but Flanagan circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Flanagan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Flanagan blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Flanagan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Flanagan is controlling well.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva tries to roll over but Flanagan keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Flanagan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Flanagan!
Silva tries to escape but Flanagan is in control. #T1#
Silva gets back to half guard.
Flanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flanagan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is looking to control Flanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Flanagan throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Flanagan passes into side control, despite Silva's attempt to control the position.
Silva tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flanagan working the body and head with strikes.
Flanagan working the ground and pound.
Silva wants to control but Flanagan postures up.
Flanagan trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva is pushing Flanagan's head away, looking to escape. Flanagan manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Flanagan controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Flanagan cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flanagan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Silva. #TD2#
Flanagan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flanagan wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flanagan controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Flanagan is posturing up here but Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Flanagan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Flanagan has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilberto Silva!
A very excited looking Gilberto Silva 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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