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Event:
AMC 007 >> 2 Belts <<
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Costa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva feints a jab promting Costa to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Costa throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costa won't be happy with that.
Costa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Costa dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
Costa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Costa works to full guard. #T1#
Silva wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Costa 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.
Costa has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Costa wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Costa controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Costa has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costa keeps working. #T3#
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Costa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Costa is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Costa avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is keen to just control but Costa is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Costa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Costa.
Silva is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Costa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Costa shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Costa gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
Costa tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Murilo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Costa wants to control but Silva postures up.
Costa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is not content to let Silva control the position. #T1#
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silva slows the pace down.
Silva wants to stand but Costa has his arm trapped. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva trying to control the action but Costa 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.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costa avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Costa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Costa won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Silva controlling the action here.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Costa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva is keen to just control but Costa is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Costa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Costa tries to get out of the position.
Silva is trying to control. Costa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Costa's temple.
Silva wants to control but Costa is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Costa is controlling the position.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Costa feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Costa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva pulls Costa in to control the position.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Costa has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva trying to control from Costa's half guard. Costa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVR#
Silva controlling the position.
Silva is looking to stand up but Costa isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Costa has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Costa's guard.#REVB#
Silva trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom. #T2#
Costa is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Costa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Silva tries to stand but Costa is controlling his head.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costa keeps working. #T3#
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
Silva has knee on belly momentarily but Costa bucks him off and regains half guard.
Costa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Costa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andre Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murilo Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Costa throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Silva!
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Event:
AMC 003 Le Banner vs Haarmann
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Costa shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Costa, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Costa gets the takedown into side control.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva trying to remain calm as Costa controls from the top position.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Costa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Costa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Costa eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Costa dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Costa manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Costa prevents Silva from standing back up.
#T3#
Well, if Costa 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.
Costa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Costa.
Costa is taking a breather. 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.
Costa is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Costa lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Costa's guard.#SUB2#
Costa working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Costa connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andre Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costa passes into half guard.
Costa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Costa is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva pushes Costa off looking to stand but Costa dives back in and keeps control.
Silva wants to control but Costa is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Costa is trying to buck Silva off.#T3#
Costa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Costa lands a little strike from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva trying to control the position but Costa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costa is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Costa wants to control but Silva postures up.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa is not content to let Silva control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Silva is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
#TD#
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Costa tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position. #SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Costa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Costa can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control the position but Costa is working away. #T1#
Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Costa is working away.
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Costa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silva working away.
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
Silva is working Costa over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Costa is defending well.
Costa is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva tries to move to mount but Costa blocks the move with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa wants to clinch.#T3#
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Costa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Costa drags him back down.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Costa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Costa controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Costa is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Murilo Silva.
Well Costa 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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