Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pulse 91 - Aldo vs Malone
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Gotsov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Gotsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gotsov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gotsov wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Gotsov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working. #SUB2#
Gotsov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Da Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gotsov's guard! Nice work there by Da Silva! #SU#
Da Silva stands up and waves to Gotsov to follow him. #T1##TD#
Da Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gotsov's guard.
Gotsov wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Gotsov is adopting a defensive guard.
Da Silva preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Gotsov looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily. #SUB2#
Gotsov looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily. #SUB2#
Gotsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Gotsov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Da Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gotsov circles away.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Gotsov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Da Silva!
Gotsov has knee on belly momentarily but Da Silva bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gotsov is stalling here. Da Silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gotsov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Da Silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotsov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Da Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gotsov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gotsov wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.#SU#
Da Silva gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Gotsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Denis Gotsov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva shoots in and drives through. Gotsov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Gotsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotsov 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.#TD#
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gotsov on his heels. He'll look to pass Gotsov's guard now, I'm sure.
Gotsov looks winded!
Da Silva postures up. #SUB2#
Gotsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Denis Gotsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Gotsov closes the distance and clinches.
Da Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gotsov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Gotsov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Da Silva can't fight it off and eventually Gotsov manages to take the fight to the floor. Da Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it. #T1#
Gotsov lands a couple of elbows.
Gotsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Gotsov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gotsov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR##SUB2#
Gotsov has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Gotsov working a defensive guard here.
Gotsov wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Gotsov is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Gotsov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gotsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gotsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gotsov tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gotsov to the ground. Gotsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Gotsov clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gotsov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gotsov is breathing heavily.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gotsov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gotsov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gotsov with the ground and pound but Da Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Da Silva stops Gotsov from standing up. #T4##SU#
Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gotsov, up you get! #TD2#
Gotsov gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gotsov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Gotsov is very close to passing his half guard.
Gotsov trying to advance position but Da Silva counters by regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotsov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Gotsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Da Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Gotsov gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Gotsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gotsov continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Gotsov. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gotsov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Silva did well to prevent Gotsov getting side control.
Gotsov working Da Silva over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gotsov lands a nice short elbow.
Gotsov trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gotsov is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gotsov slips a nice elbow through Da Silva's hands, connecting with Da Silva's forehead.#T1##SUB2#
Gotsov is looking for a kimura here.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Gotsov misses with a head shot. Da Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gotsov looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotsov's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gotsov has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotsov pulls Da Silva in to control the position. #SUB2#
Gotsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Da Silva gets to his feet - Gotsov follows without any prompting. #T3#
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gotsov just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Gotsov rushes Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gotsov lands a takedown into guard.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR##SU#
Da Silva stands and steps away. Gotsov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Da Silva cracks Gotsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
That has opened up Denis Gotsov's cut even more.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
The cut above Denis Gotsov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Gotsov. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Gotsov walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Da Silva finds it's target.#ROC#
Gotsov is rocked!#CUT#
Denis Gotsov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Gotsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Gotsov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
Gotsov scoring with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Gotsov.
I've got Gotsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Gotsov!

Event: PFN - 6 - Fireblast
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Ganador takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Ganador is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.#SU#
Ganador decides to stand and escape the position.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ganador defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Ganador into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ganador drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Ganador gets a double leg takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Ganador content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Ganador tries to pass. #T1#
Ganador slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ganador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Ganador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ganador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganador looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ganador looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ganador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Ganador from controlling successfully.
Da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ganador seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Ganador trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Da Silva won't allow Ganador to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Silva is fighting to break Ganador's control of his arms but Ganador is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Da Silva stands up and waves to Ganador to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Ganador dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ganador on his heels. He'll look to pass Ganador's guard now, I'm sure.
Ganador pulls Da Silva in to control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ganador here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Da Silva stops Ganador from standing up.
Ganador seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SU2#
Da Silva stands up from Ganador's guard - Da Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganador defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Ganador 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.
Ganador stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.#T1#
Ganador controlling from the top position.
Ganador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ganador content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganador trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ganador engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Ganador clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Ganador jumps guard and drags Da Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva won't allow Ganador to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Da Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Ganador leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ganador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Luis Ganador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Ganador to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ganador is looking to pass into half guard but Da Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Da Silva is in guard.#REVB#
Ganador wants to stand up but Da Silva is controlling him. #T4##SU2#
Da Silva stands up from Ganador's guard - Da Silva perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Da Silva gets caught flat footed, as Ganador shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ganador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva controls Ganador momentarily but Ganador frees himself.
Luis Ganador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Ganador tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Ganador dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Ganador is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.
Ganador is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ganador is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ganador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ganador is trying to work for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva trying to control but Ganador postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ganador wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ganador is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ganador slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganador sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Ganador attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Ganador pushes Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ganador has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva uses from the top position.
Da Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ganador is pulling down on Da Silva's head to control his posture.
Ganador continues to stall.#T3##SU2#
Da Silva gets to his feet. Ganador looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Da Silva tries to sprawl but Ganador drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ganador is working for a submission of some sort.
Ganador is taking a breather. Da Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Da Silva is not content to let Ganador control the position.#T4#
Da Silva gets full guard.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganador is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ganador trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganador won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Ganador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ganador, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Ganador!
Luis Ganador was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Pulse 81 - Adedji vs Stripe II
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Gotsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotsov.
Gotsov 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.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR##SUB2#
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gotsov's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Da Silva stands up and waves to Gotsov to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gotsov dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Gotsov distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Gotsov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gotsov distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotsov is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Gotsov tries to pass.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Gotsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gotsov trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotsov wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gotsov.
Gotsov throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Gotsov darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.#TD2#
Gotsov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gotsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov trying to move into half guard but instead Da Silva has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gotsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotsov, not yet. #SU#
Gotsov is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Gotsov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gotsov looks winded!
Gotsov trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Gotsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Gotsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gotsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Gotsov dominated that round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gotsov swinging wildly here.
Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotsov sprawls well. He's pushed Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Denis Gotsov has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotsov. #TD2#
Gotsov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gotsov lands in his opponent's guard.
Gotsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Gotsov is looking to advance position but Da Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gotsov tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Gotsov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SU#
Da Silva stands up from mount. Strange move. #T2##TD2#
Gotsov drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gotsov is breathing heavily.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR#
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Gotsov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gotsov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Gotsov is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gotsov tries to clinch but Da Silva moves away
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Da Silva catches Gotsov right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Gotsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gotsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
That has opened up Denis Gotsov's cut even more.#TD2#
Gotsov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gotsov's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gotsov, up you get!
Gotsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gotsov is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Gotsov circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Gotsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotsov.
Gotsov with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Gotsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotsov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Da Silva easily slips into full mount!
Gotsov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
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 Rafael Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gotsov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gotsov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Da Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Gotsov as Da Silva shoots in.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Gotsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gotsov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gotsov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Da Silva regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gotsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotsov throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
Gotsov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Gotsov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gotsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gotsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gotsov, up you get! #T3#
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denis Gotsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Gotsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Gotsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gotsov wants the takedown. Da Silva is fighting it off but Gotsov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Silva's guard against the cage.
Gotsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Gotsov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gotsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Da Silva gets to his feet. Gotsov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Gotsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gotsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Gotsov!

Event: PFN - 1 - Wednesday Beatdown
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Valentine.#T1#
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva looks winded!
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva with a poor takedown
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valentine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.#T2#
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.#T3#
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Valentine.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Valentine. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Da Silva might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Valentine has got the better of the exchanges.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Silva misses with a hook
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.#T3#
Da Silva misses with a takedown
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva fails with the takedown
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva fails with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leon Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva shoots and misses
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Da Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Valentine is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafael Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Valentine!
Our winner, Leon Valentine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Carneiro lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
Carneiro throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
Carneiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Carneiro has been cut.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carneiro tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carneiro to the ground. Carneiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carneiro with the counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Carneiro tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Carneiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Silva did well to prevent Carneiro getting side control.
Carneiro content to control rather than advance.
Carneiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Carneiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Carneiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carneiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carneiro trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Carneiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carneiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carneiro stalling.
Ground and pound from Carneiro. #SUB2#
Carneiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carneiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Da Silva!
Da Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carneiro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Carneiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carneiro avoids the attempt from Da Silva to control.
Carneiro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carneiro throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carneiro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carneiro controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Carneiro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Carneiro has hold of Da Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carneiro has control of Da Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Da Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Carneiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Carneiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Carneiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Carneiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carneiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Carneiro feints the counter takedown.
Carneiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Carneiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Da Silva's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Da Silva managing to control the position.
Carneiro looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Carneiro throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carneiro's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR##ES2#
Carneiro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Da Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Carneiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carneiro has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#TD2#
Carneiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carneiro.
Carneiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB2#
Carneiro has gone for a leg lock! Da Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carneiro's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Carneiro looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily. #ES2#
Carneiro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Da Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carneiro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3##BC2#
Carneiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Daniel Carneiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Carneiro 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.
Carneiro content to stall in guard here.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Carneiro controlling him for the moment.
Carneiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Carneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Carneiro trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Carneiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Carneiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Carneiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Carneiro throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva shoots in and drives through. Carneiro sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carneiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carneiro sprawls well. Carneiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Carneiro is looking to slow Da Silva down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Carneiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carneiro lands in his opponent's guard.
Carneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Carneiro 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.
Carneiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carneiro throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Carneiro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Da Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Da Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Carneiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carneiro throwing strikes but missing.
Carneiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Let's hope that Carneiro 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.
Daniel Carneiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carneiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carneiro misses with a head shot. Da Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carneiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carneiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carneiro controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Carneiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carneiro avoids it really well and circles away.
Rafael Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Carneiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carneiro's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Carneiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carneiro 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Carneiro!
Daniel Carneiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Lewis. Lewis maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lewis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Da Silva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lewis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis avoiding damage.
Lewis looks winded!
Lewis working Da Silva over with knees to the body.
Lewis wants a takedown.
Lewis holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Lewis breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Da Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lewis quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Da Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lewis defend it? Da Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Lewis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Da Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Da Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Feijoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Joaquin Feijoo has been cut.#TD#
Feijoo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Feijoo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Da Silva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Feijoo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Feijoo wants the takedown. Da Silva is fighting it off but Feijoo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Silva's guard against the cage.
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!
Feijoo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Feijoo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feijoo in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Feijoo wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feijoo is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva won't allow Feijoo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Feijoo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Feijoo passes to full mount!
Feijoo controlling the pace for now.
Feijoo wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.
Da Silva tries to lock up and control but Feijoo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Feijoo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Da Silva is on top in guard.
Feijoo pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Feijoo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Feijoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feijoo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Feijoo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Feijoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feijoo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feijoo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Feijoo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feijoo tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquin Feijoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joaquin Feijoo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Feijoo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Da Silva prevents Feijoo from moving into mount.
Feijoo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Feijoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working. #SUB#
Feijoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Da Silva wants to control but Feijoo postures up.
Feijoo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Da Silva's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feijoo has knee on belly momentarily but Da Silva bucks him off and regains half guard.
Da Silva won't allow Feijoo to pass to mount. #T1#
Feijoo is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Feijoo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Feijoo moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Feijoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Da Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Feijoo tries for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva is looking to control Feijoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Feijoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well. #T3##SUB#
Feijoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joaquin Feijoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Feijoo wants to free his trapped foot but Da Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Feijoo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Feijoo's back!
Feijoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Feijoo fending off the submission attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva controlling well, preventing Feijoo from escaping the position. #T4#
Feijoo trying to control the hands but Da Silva won't let him.
Feijoo rolls, trying to escape but Da Silva keeps control of the position.
Feijoo is working hard here to advance position.
Feijoo turns into Da Silva and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Da Silva has his foot on Feijoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Feijoo works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Da Silva has his foot on Feijoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Feijoo works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafael Da Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joaquin Feijoo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Feijoo as he jumps to the side.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Feijoo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Feijoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Feijoo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Da Silva to the mat! Da Silva manages to get full guard.
Feijoo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Feijoo is pushing down on Da Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Feijoo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Feijoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Feijoo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Feijoo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Feijoo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Feijoo wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is defending well.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Feijoo is controlling well. #SUB#
Feijoo is looking for a kimura here.
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Feijoo slows the pace down in half guard.
Da Silva wants to control but Feijoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feijoo is controlling the pace.
Da Silva is pressing down on Feijoo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Feijoo wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Da Silva working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Feijoo dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Feijoo trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Feijoo won't allow Da Silva to get back to his feet.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Feijoo tries to pass.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feijoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Feijoo defends well.#T4#
Feijoo 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.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feijoo passes Da Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feijoo in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Feijoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feijoo 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Feijoo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Toddumai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toddumai lands a right hook to the body.
Da Silva moves out of range as Toddumai strikes.
Toddumai misses with a body shot.
Toddumai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toddumai's corner calls for a 1-2. Toddumai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Da Silva shoots in but Toddumai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toddumai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva looks for a takedown but Toddumai sprawls well.
Alessio Toddumai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toddumai pinned against the cage. Toddumai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toddumai with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Toddumai as he connects with a hook.
Toddumai throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Toddumai connects with a jab.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Toddumai had a free shot at his head there.
Toddumai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toddumai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toddumai misses the jab.
Toddumai looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Toddumai ducked under it nicely.
Toddumai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Da Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toddumai.
Alessio Toddumai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toddumai swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Da Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toddumai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Da Silva wants to control but Toddumai is keeping busy.
Toddumai wants to stand up but Da Silva has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU#
Toddumai gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Da Silva lands with a right hand.
A big right from Toddumai misses.
Toddumai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toddumai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Toddumai throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.#T3#
Toddumai stuns Da Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toddumai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toddumai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva looks winded!
Toddumai stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Toddumai scores with a shot to the body.
Toddumai throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toddumai finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
Da Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Toddumai backs up against the cage.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Toddumai.#T4#
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Toddumai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toddumai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toddumai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toddumai.
A left lands for Da Silva.
Toddumai jabs at Da Silva's body.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Toddumai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Toddumai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toddumai misses the jab.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toddumai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.#TD2#
Da Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toddumai's guard.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Toddumai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toddumai is controlling Da Silva's posture.#T1#
Toddumai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Toddumai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toddumai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Da Silva trying to control but Toddumai is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Da Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Toddumai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toddumai tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Toddumai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SUB2#
Da Silva tries for a kimura but Toddumai is defending well.
Toddumai is not content to let Da Silva control the position. #SUB2#
Da Silva tries for a kimura but Toddumai is defending well. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Toddumai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Da Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Toddumai is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Da Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Da Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Lewis's head.#CUT#
It looks like James Lewis has been cut.
Lewis walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Lewis limp body while Da Silva jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Da Silva!

Event: TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Wizigawidstzen and Rafael Da Silva. Wizigawidstzen comes into the arena with Bonnie Tyler - I Need a Hero blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

190 cm
22 yrs
289 lbs

204 cm
27 yrs
271 lbs

Wizigawidstzen

Da Silva

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Wizigawidstzen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wizigawidstzen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wizigawidstzen avoids it really well and circles away.

Wizigawidstzen moves into the clinch.

Wizigawidstzen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wizigawidstzen (2) vs (0) Da Silva
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wizigawidstzen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wizigawidstzen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wizigawidstzen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to keep Wizigawidstzen in close.
Wizigawidstzen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Wizigawidstzen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Da Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wizigawidstzen stacks Da Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wizigawidstzen!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wizigawidstzen (5) vs (0) Da Silva

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wizigawidstzen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wizigawidstzen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Da Silva stops Wizigawidstzen from passing to mount.

Wizigawidstzen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Da Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Da Silva is trying to escape the position but Wizigawidstzen is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Da Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wizigawidstzen off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wizigawidstzen (5) vs (4) Da Silva
Wizigawidstzen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Da Silva tries to control but Wizigawidstzen wriggling away.
Wizigawidstzen regains half guard.
Wizigawidstzen is doing well to control the position and prevent Da Silva from advancing to side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wizigawidstzen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Da Silva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Xtreme Combat Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wizigawidstzen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wizigawidstzen wants to sweep but no luck.

Wizigawidstzen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
Wizigawidstzen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wizigawidstzen keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Wizigawidstzen 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.
Wizigawidstzen keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wizigawidstzen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen has Da Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizigawidstzen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Wizigawidstzen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wizigawidstzen controlling Da Silva's posture.
Wizigawidstzen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Wizigawidstzen keeps moving.

Wizigawidstzen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.

Wizigawidstzen working for a triangle but Da Silva defends it easily.
Wizigawidstzen is breathing heavily.

Wizigawidstzen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizigawidstzen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wizigawidstzen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Wizigawidstzen keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Wizigawidstzen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Da Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wizigawidstzen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wizigawidstzen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wizigawidstzen!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wizigawidstzen (9) vs (4) Da Silva

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Wizigawidstzen staying calm.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Wizigawidstzen keeps moving and retains side control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva prevents Wizigawidstzen from moving into mount.
Da Silva wants to control but Wizigawidstzen postures up.
Wizigawidstzen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Da Silva!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Wizigawidstzen (11) vs (4) Da Silva
Wizigawidstzen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wizigawidstzen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Wizigawidstzen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Da Silva turns into him and now he's in Wizigawidstzen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wizigawidstzen (11) vs (6) Da Silva
Wizigawidstzen is pulling down on Da Silva's head to control his posture.

Da Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen trying to control the position here.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizigawidstzen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wizigawidstzen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Wizigawidstzen is pulling down on Da Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Silva, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizigawidstzen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wizigawidstzen (13) vs (6) Da Silva

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wizigawidstzen is taking a breather. Da Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Wizigawidstzen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva wants to control but Wizigawidstzen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wizigawidstzen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wizigawidstzen takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Bush drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!
Da Silva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh Da Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
Bush is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Bush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bush 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.
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.
Bush lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bush works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
Bush cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Bush lands a couple of digs.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bush cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
Bush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bush with a nice head shot there.
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4##SUB#
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Bush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.
Bush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bush dominated that round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Bush dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bush stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
Bush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.#SUB#
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Bush trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bush stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
George Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bush with a nice head shot there.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Bush. #TD2#
Bush drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bush trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Bush lands a couple of digs.
Da Silva is trying to keep Bush in close. #T4#
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bush throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Da Silva's body to avoid the submission. Da Silva has instead reached around Bush's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Da Silva arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Da Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bush defends it nicely.#TD2#
Bush closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Silva did well to prevent Bush getting side control.#ES#
Da Silva manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bush keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bush working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Bush gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Da Silva regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Bush is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass. #T1#
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bush is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Da Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bush stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
Bush is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bush trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Bush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bush landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Bush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bush trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Bush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Bush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bush working some strikes from top position.
Bush is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bush is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
Bush landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Bush distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Bush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bush stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bush cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound.
Bush wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Bush closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bush lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
George Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bush creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bush slows the pace down.
Bush working the head with strikes.
Da Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Check out the look on Bush's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Bush scoring with strikes.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bush cracks Da Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bush lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Bush scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Da Silva is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bush can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Bush!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Bellamy should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Craig Bellamy has been cut.
Bellamy ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.#CL2#
Bellamy rushes Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bellamy working aggressively here.
Bellamy scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Bellamy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellamy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Bellamy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Bellamy moves into the clinch.
Bellamy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Bellamy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bellamy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellamy lands a nice uppercut.
Bellamy lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Bellamy.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Bellamy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bellamy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bellamy cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
Bellamy scores with a hook to the body.
Bellamy lands with a left to the head.
Bellamy digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bellamy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Silva.
Bellamy pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bellamy presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bellamy scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head. #T2#
A short uppercut from Bellamy.
Bellamy digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
Bellamy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Bellamy.
Bellamy presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bellamy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Bellamy.
Bellamy lands with a light punch inside.
Bellamy digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Bellamy as the two fighters clinch.
Bellamy lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Bellamy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bellamy is working Da Silva over against the cage.
A short right from Bellamy.
Bellamy lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Bellamy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bellamy digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bellamy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellamy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellamy. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy is working Da Silva over against the cage.
Bellamy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellamy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellamy.
Bellamy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bellamy lands a right hand.
Bellamy lands a right hand.
Bellamy misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Bellamy - that landed with a thud. #KD2#
Bellamy connects with a big uppercut there that sends Da Silva tumbling to the ground! Bellamy follows him down into his guard. #ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Bellamy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Bellamy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bellamy has managed to clinch.
Da Silva can't get the takedown.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Bellamy lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bellamy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bellamy lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bellamy.
Bellamy lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Bellamy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bellamy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Bellamy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
Bellamy gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bellamy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bellamy loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Da Silva senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Bellamy!

Event: LFC 15
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Quincy stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Quincy moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Quincy misses with the head strike.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Quincy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quincy leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Quincy.
Quincy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quincy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Quincy lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quincy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quincy pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quincy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Quincy lands with a light punch inside.
Quincy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva avoids the elbow strike from Quincy, against the cage.
Quincy lands an uppercut.
Quincy lands a body shot.
Da Silva looks winded!
Quincy presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Quincy lands with a short shot to the head.
Quincy slowing the pace effectively.
Quincy lands a nice uppercut.
Quincy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quincy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quincy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
Quincy gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quincy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
Quincy is working Da Silva over against the cage.
Quincy pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quincy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quincy.
Quincy lands a nice uppercut.
Quincy scores with a hook to the body.
Quincy scores with a shoulder strike.
Quincy lands with a right to the head.
Quincy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quincy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quincy is leaning against Da Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quincy lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A short left from Quincy.
Quincy misses with an elbow over the top.
Quincy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quincy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quincy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Silva avoids it.
Quincy lands with a left to the head.
Quincy works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Quincy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quincy.#ROC#
Da Silva is rocked!
Quincy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quincy. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quincy lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Quincy finish him?
Quincy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quincy taking a breather.
Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Quincy drops Da Silva onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Da Silva is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Quincy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Da Silva with a big uppercut! Da Silva tries to clinch up but Quincy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Da Silva to the mat! Da Silva covers up and Quincy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Akimbe Quincy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Sason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sason misses with a double jab.
Sason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Sason shoots in and gets a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Sason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sason throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
Sason postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sason pushing down on Da Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Silva's head.
Sason looks to land a strike but Da Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sason stops Da Silva from standing up.
Da Silva controls Sason momentarily but Sason frees himself.
Sason landing with the ground and pound.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Sason slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva trying to control but Sason is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.#SUB2#
Da Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Silva trying to control but Sason is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sason has his feet on Da Silva's thighs here. He's pushed Da Silva off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Da Silva screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sixten Sason !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2016

#R1#
Stihl lands a nice looking body shot.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stihl but Stihl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stihl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stihl scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stihl misses with a few strikes there.
And Da Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Stihl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Stihl finds it's way through Da Silva's defenses.
Stihl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Da Silva checks it well.
Stihl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva with the counter takedown but Stihl avoids it easily.
Stihl misses with a few strikes there.
Stihl leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stihl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Andreas Stihl has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stihl, as that shot connected.
Da Silva walks into a straight right hand from Stihl.
Stihl throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily. #CL#
Stihl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stihl trying to land knees to the body.
Stihl lands a right hand. #T1#
Stihl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stihl is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andreas Stihl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.#BC#
Stihl breaks the clinch.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Stihl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stihl lands a nice uppercut.
Stihl lands a right hand.
Stihl presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stihl stalling the fight.
Da Silva is pressed up against the cage. Stihl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Silva down to the mat. Da Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Stihl, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Stihl against the cage but Stihl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stihl pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stihl misses with a looping left.#T2##CL#
Stihl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stihl.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Stihl lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Stihl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva avoids the elbow strike from Stihl, against the cage. #BC#
Stihl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Stihl misses the target.
Da Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stihl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andreas Stihl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stihl misses with a body shot.
Stihl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stihl throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Da Silva counters with a right hand that sends Stihl tumbling to the canvas! Can Da Silva finish him? He dives into Stihl's guard looking to do just that!
Stihl keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Stihl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stihl tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Da Silva won't allow Stihl to get back to his feet.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Stihl keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stihl wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Da Silva moves out of range as Stihl strikes.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stihl.
A head kick by Stihl misses #KD2#
and Da Silva counters with a right hand that sends Stihl tumbling to the canvas! Can Da Silva finish him? He dives into Stihl's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Stihl is rocked!
Da Silva trying to control but Stihl is working from the bottom.
Oh Stihl is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Silva postures up in Stihl's guard and throws a big left but Stihl blocks it.
Da Silva trying to control but Stihl is working from the bottom.
Da Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Stihl keeps moving.
Stihl seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Stihl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Stihl's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stihl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stihl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Stihl slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stihl is looking to score with low kicks.
Stihl throws a good cross that connects.
Andreas Stihl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stihl is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Stihl circles away and we're back to standing.
Stihl is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Da Silva.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andreas Stihl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.#CL#
Da Silva tries to keep at a distance but Stihl has taken the fight into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stihl here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stihl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Stihl breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stihl tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stihl to the ground. Stihl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Da Silva lands.#KD2#
Da Silva drops Stihl with a big left hand and mounts him. Stihl is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stihl is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T1#
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stihl trying desperately to get to his feet.
Da Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stihl is looking to escape.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#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.
Da Silva moves to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva trying to control.
Stihl is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Da Silva tries to get the hooks in deep but Stihl pushed the leg off.
Well, with Da Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Stihl is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
Stihl is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stihl covering up well under a series of strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to get the hooks in deep but Stihl pushed the leg off.
Stihl rolls, trying to escape but Da Silva keeps control of the position.
Da Silva tries to get the hooks in deep but Stihl pushed the leg off.
Stihl is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Stihl taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Da Silva!
In defeat, Andreas Stihl stepped up to the mic, saying 'It appears I have an axe to grind. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1##TD#
Sousa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Da Silva throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Sousa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sousa defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Da Silva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Da Silva has Sousa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sousa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Sousa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Da Silva bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Sousa! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT2#
It looks like Davi Sousa has been cut.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #T1#
Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sousa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa being controlled here, momentarily.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Sousa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sousa tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sousa to the ground. Sousa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davi Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sousa swivels and escapes.
Sousa appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD2#
Da Silva lands a big shot that drops Sousa! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Sousa is rocked!
Sousa is breathing heavily.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Sousa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sousa seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sousa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Da Silva leaves Sousa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSousa.#KD2#
Da Silva cracks Sousa with an uppercut from hell and Sousa crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Da Silva's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Da 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.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davi Sousa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sousa defends it nicely.
Sousa throws a quick counter head kick but Da Silva was just out of range.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sousa as he avoids it easily.
Davi Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Sousa throws a quick counter head kick but Da Silva was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sousa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sousa avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##TD#
Sousa drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Da Silva has his feet on Sousa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sousa's waist but Sousa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Silva off to one side.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Sousa, which made it look bad.
Sousa blocks a jab.
Sousa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sousa tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
Sousa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Sousa gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sousa counters with an outside leg kick. #T2##TD#
Sousa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Da Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Sousa is controlling well.
Da Silva trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rafael Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sousa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sousa lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sousa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Da Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sousa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sousa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Da Silva is trying to stand.
Sousa looking to ground and pound but Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Sousa pushes him away.
Da Silva regains half guard.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Sousa controlling the pace.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sousa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sousa's back!#T4#
Sousa trying to control but not successfully.
Sousa can't escape the position.
Sousa staying busy and making it hard for Da Silva to control.
Da Silva has good solid back control here.
Sousa staying busy and making it hard for Da Silva to control.
Sousa trying to control the action but Da Silva just sinks the hooks in.
Da Silva tries to keep control of the position but Sousa is staying busy.
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 Davi Sousa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davi Sousa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Da Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Da Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Sousa jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva to the mat.
Sousa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sousa has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Sousa. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sousa has time to react.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Sousa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sousa continues to drive forward.
Davi Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and Sousa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Da Silva's knee momentarily.#T3#
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sousa avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Da Silva gets caught napping as Sousa dives in and scores a takedown. Da Silva manages to retain guard.
Sousa trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Da Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Da Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sousa's guard.#T4#
Sousa controlling Da Silva's posture. #SUB#
Sousa working for a triangle but Da Silva defends it easily.
Sousa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sousa looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Da Silva.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: QFC Tournament 682 Round 1
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1##CL#
Slater moves into the clinch successfully.
Slater lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Slater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A short right from Slater on the inside.
Slater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Slater scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Slater on the inside.
Slater lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Slater decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Slater has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Slater is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Slater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom. #T1#
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Slater looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Slater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Slater working for a triangle but Da Silva defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.#SUB#
Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Silva trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Slater is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Slater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Slater manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slater.
Slater is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Slater.
Slater lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Slater stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Slater jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva to the mat.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Slater drives through and clinches with Da Silva against the cage.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slater smiles and moves away.
Kyle Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Slater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A slow jab from Slater misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Slater forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Slater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Slater dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Slater scores with a jab.
Da Silva dives in and grabs Slater's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes down on Da Silva's head and hops out.
Slater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Da Silva tries to get set, Slater tries to push him back and clinch up but Da Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Slater.#CL#
Slater darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
Slater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Slater lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Slater.
Kyle Slater has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slater.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Slater scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Slater. #T1#
Slater softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Slater.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slater scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Slater pulls Da Silva into guard. #SUB#
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.#SUB#
Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Slater keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Slater's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Da Silva trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyle Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Kyle Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Slater shows good takedown defense.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Slater.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Slater forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Slater lands with a short shot to the head.
Slater digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Slater as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Slater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slater avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Slater moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Slater dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Slater clinches. #TD#
Slater jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva to the mat. #SUB#
Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Slater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Slater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Slater has been cut.#CL#
Slater clinches with his opponent.
Slater scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Slater is leaning against Da Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Slater manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Slater rushes Da Silva and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slater. #T2#
Slater lands with a light punch inside.
Slater digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slater makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slater lands a nice shot to the body.
Slater scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slater digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Slater.
Slater lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Slater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. #T3##TD#
Slater ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slater no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.#SUB#
Slater is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving. #SUB#
Slater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slater slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Slater on the inside.
Rafael Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slater 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Kyle Slater!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Kyle Slater!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Kyle Slater!

Kyle Slater wins by unanimous decision!

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