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Event:
KOFC 30 - Diehard vs Rackham 2
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Ikuhisa or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad. Ikuhisa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Silva throws a series of punches but Ikuhisa moves out of range. Silva throws a series of punches but Ikuhisa avoids them all with ease. Ikuhisa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Ikuhisa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Ikuhisa ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Ikuhisa. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Ikuhisa doesn't succeed with the takedown and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ikuhisa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ikuhisa shoots and misses and Silva counters with a nice uppercut. Silva misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Ikuhisa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Ikuhisa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Ikuhisa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# Ikuhisa passes into half guard. Ikuhisa controlling the pace. Silva taking some punishment here, with Ikuhisa in his half guard. Ikuhisa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Ikuhisa winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head. 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! Silva is trying to stand.
Ikuhisa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ikuhisa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ikuhisa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Silva is trying to stand up here but Ikuhisa is controlling him well. #T3# Ikuhisa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ikuhisa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ikuhisa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ikuhisa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Silva is trying to stand.
Ikuhisa moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that! Ikuhisa lands a heavy elbow. Ikuhisa controlling from the full mount. Silva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
BOOM! Ikuhisa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4# Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Ikuhisa cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Ikuhisa raining down hammerfists from mount. Ikuhisa lands a big elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Ikuhisa lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ikuhisa controlling from the full mount. Ikuhisa with the ground and pound from mount. Silva really wants to buck Ikuhisa off and get back to his feet. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ikuhisa punishing his opponent with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Ikuhisa dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Ikuhisa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Silva is looking for the big counter here. Ikuhisa fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Silva punishes Ikuhisa's body with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ikuhisa misses with a takedown and Silva counters with a left to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Ikuhisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Ikuhisa attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away. Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
#TD# and Ikuhisa counters with a takedown into side control. #SU# Ikuhisa stands up and we're back to a striking position. Ikuhisa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Silva counters with a nice body shot. #T2# Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ikuhisa. Ikuhisa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one. Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ikuhisa rather than just go for the knockout. Ikuhisa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3# Silva looks to land a combination but Ikuhisa avoids it well. Ikuhisa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Silva manages to circle out of the way. Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Otavio Ikuhisa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ikuhisa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Ikuhisa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Silva misses with the combination.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Ikuhisa walks into a jab. Zezinho Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Ikuhisa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Ikuhisa is now in Silva's guard. Ikuhisa stops Silva from standing up. Ikuhisa landing with the ground and pound. Ikuhisa cracks Silva with a solid left hand. Ikuhisa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ikuhisa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ikuhisa scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Silva keeping full guard, as Ikuhisa tries to pass. Ikuhisa trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zezinho Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Silva misses the jab. Ikuhisa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ikuhisa off to one side. Silva works over Ikuhisa's head and body with a nice combination. Silva lunges at Ikuhisa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ikuhisa's hand. Ikuhisa darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Ikuhisa into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ikuhisa misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otavio Ikuhisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ikuhisa closes the distance but Silva moves to the side and Silva counters with a stiff right hand. Silva lands a jab. Ikuhisa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center. As Ikuhisa backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Ikuhisa manages to avoid it all. Ikuhisa shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2# Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Ikuhisa fails with a takedown attempt. Ikuhisa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Silva scores with a decent looking hook. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ikuhisa. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Ikuhisa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ikuhisa shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily. Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Ikuhisa goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward. Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Ikuhisa seems unphased.
Ikuhisa closes the distance but Silva moves to the side and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Ikuhisa. #ROC2# Ikuhisa is rocked! Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Silva swings for the body but Ikuhisa moves out of range.
Ikuhisa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight! Zezinho Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zezinho Silva!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 718 Round 3
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Vargas throws a leg kick and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vargas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Vargas persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing. Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vargas eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Vargas fails with the takedown and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Vargas with a poor takedown and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Vargas misses with a takedown and Silva counters with a one-two to the body. #T1# Vargas looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.#TD# Vargas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Vargas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Vargas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Vargas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vargas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Vargas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vargas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB# Vargas 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. #SUB# Vargas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Vargas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vargas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Vargas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vargas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Vargas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vargas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Vargas 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. #SUB# Vargas drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Vargas seems to have locked his on tight now - Silva screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Vargas, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thiago Vargas! Jumping up and down and very excited, Thiago Vargas waved his t-shirt featuring Fatty's 's logo in front of the cameras.
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QFC Tournament 718 Round 2
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1# Gluvekenhiem tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Gluvekenhiem. Gluvekenhiem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Gluvekenhiem's head. Gluvekenhiem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gluvekenhiem throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gluvekenhiem. Gluvekenhiem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gluvekenhiem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily. As Gluvekenhiem backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Gluvekenhiem manages to avoid it all.#T1# Gluvekenhiem slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gluvekenhiem tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gluvekenhiem thinking. Gluvekenhiem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gluvekenhiem gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klovek Gluvekenhiem. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gluvekenhiem doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# Gluvekenhiem misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL# Gluvekenhiem moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva lands an uppercut. Silva tries to work over Gluvekenhiem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva effectively controlling the action here. Gluvekenhiem tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Gluvekenhiem drops back down to his feet.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Gluvekenhiem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
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! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva. #T3# Gluvekenhiem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gluvekenhiem stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position. Silva stalling the fight.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Gluvekenhiem avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage. Silva tries a body shot but Gluvekenhiem blocks it.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gluvekenhiem's elbow. Gluvekenhiem jumps guard but Silva stands there with Gluvekenhiem around his waist. Gluvekenhiem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Gluvekenhiem blocks an uppercut.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Gluvekenhiem avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage. Gluvekenhiem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Gluvekenhiem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Gluvekenhiem on that attempt. Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Gluvekenhiem closes the distance looking to clinch and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# The fight stays on the outside here - Gluvekenhiem looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gluvekenhiem throws a leg kick that is checked and Silva counters with a one-two to the body. Gluvekenhiem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gluvekenhiem throws a lazy head kick and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gluvekenhiem thinking. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gluvekenhiem shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Gluvekenhiem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zezinho Silva dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Gluvekenhiem looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gluvekenhiem is looking to clinch. Silva punishes Gluvekenhiem's body with a nice straight punch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gluvekenhiem is defended easily by Silva. Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gluvekenhiem misses with a kick to the body.
#CL# Gluvekenhiem moves into the clinch.#T1# Silva misses with a body punch.
Gluvekenhiem blocking some punches.
Gluvekenhiem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Gluvekenhiem tries to tie him up. Gluvekenhiem is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klovek Gluvekenhiem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Gluvekenhiem manages to pull guard.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES# Gluvekenhiem kicks Silva off and gets to his feet. Gluvekenhiem throws a sloppy head kick enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# Gluvekenhiem tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it. Gluvekenhiem goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward. Zezinho Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Silva blocks a head kick by Gluvekenhiem.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Gluvekenhiem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
As Silva looks to move away, Gluvekenhiem throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way. Gluvekenhiem doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva throws a series of punches but Gluvekenhiem moves out of range. Gluvekenhiem tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.#CL# Gluvekenhiem pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gluvekenhiem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Gluvekenhiem blocking some punches.
#T3# A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land. Gluvekenhiem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch. Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD# Gluvekenhiem decides to pull guard. Gluvekenhiem has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Silva is looking to stand up but Gluvekenhiem won't let him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gluvekenhiem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. #SU2# Gluvekenhiem is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4# Silva checks a low kick from Gluvekenhiem. As Gluvekenhiem backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Gluvekenhiem manages to avoid it all.#CL# Gluvekenhiem gets a clinch. Silva tries to throw a body punch but Gluvekenhiem avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage. Silva looking to stall.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt. Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva tries a body shot but Gluvekenhiem blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gluvekenhiem prevents a body shot from Silva. Silva lands a shoulder strike. Gluvekenhiem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zezinho Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot. A head kick by Gluvekenhiem misses and Gluvekenhiem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gluvekenhiem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Klovek Gluvekenhiem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gluvekenhiem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.#T1# Gluvekenhiem misses with a double jab.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Gluvekenhiem has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klovek Gluvekenhiem. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Silva lands a jab to the head.
Gluvekenhiem swinging wildly here.
#T2# Gluvekenhiem shoots and misses and Silva counters with a one-two to the body. Gluvekenhiem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Gluvekenhiem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gluvekenhiem misses with a takedown and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gluvekenhiem is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gluvekenhiem. Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Silva scores with a three punch combo!
#T3# Silva stuffs the takedown. Gluvekenhiem closes the distance looking to clinch and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Gluvekenhiem backing up. Gluvekenhiem nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes. Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gluvekenhiem eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Gluvekenhiem has his takedown stuffed and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Gluvekenhiem avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Gluvekenhiem fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Gluvekenhiem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gluvekenhiem shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Gluvekenhiem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination. Gluvekenhiem has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Silva throws a body shot but no joy. Klovek Gluvekenhiem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zezinho Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Silva scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Zezinho 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Zezinho Silva! Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Zezinho Silva! Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Zezinho Silva!
Zezinho Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 718 Round 1
Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1# Silva works Blazer's body with a nice hook. Silva lands a jab to Blazer's midsection. Blazer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Silva works over Blazer's head and body with a nice combination. Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Silva digs a good body shot into Blazer's ribs. Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva stalks Blazer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blazer's face. Blazer staggers backwards, shaken. Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Silva throws a right and a left that Blazer avoids nicely. Silva throws a combination that misses #TD# so Blazer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Silva being controlled here, momentarily. Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blazer is controlling him. Blazer wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth. Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Silva keeping moving, preventing Blazer from controlling successfully. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Silva wants to get back to his feet but Blazer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Silva lands a jab to the nose. Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3# Silva lands a nice hook to Blazer's body. Blazer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Silva throws a nice looking combination but Blazer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Blazer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blazer. Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blazer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Blazer needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there. Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazer was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva. Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD# Blazer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4# Blazer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Silva is staying active underneath Blazer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blazer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Silva wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zezinho Silva dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook. Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blazer rather than just go for the knockout. Silva looks to land a combination but Blazer avoids it well. Blazer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Silva connects with a right hand. Blazer shakes it off. Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blazer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Silva lands with a nice combination. Blazer backs away looking to recover. Blazer misses with a looping left. Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silva cracks Blazer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Blazer dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Blazer feinted with a counter takedown. Silva scores with a hook to the body. Blazer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.#T1# Blazer walks into a straight right hand from Silva. Silva scores with a body shot.
Zezinho Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva throws a body punch but Blazer moves out of range. Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Blazer's ribs. Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blazer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss. Blazer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva throws a series of punches but Blazer avoids them all with ease. Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blazer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Silva is breathing heavily.#T2# Silva connects with the punch. Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blazer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Blazer dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Blazer's head back.
Silva with a hook. Blazer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blazer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blazer backs up against the cage.
Silva thuds his right hand into Blazer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blazer appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3# Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Blazer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Silva manages to circle out of the way.#TD# Blazer feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Blazer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Blazer stops Silva from standing up. Blazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Blazer 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# Silva wants to stand and escape but Blazer is having none of it. Blazer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Blazer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Blazer tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it. Silva tests Blazer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A right-left combo lands from Silva. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blazer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zezinho Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Silva. Blazer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Silva throws a right and a left that both miss. Blazer appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Blazer tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it. Zezinho Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Blazer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Silva is wriggling around but Blazer manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blazer is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer. Silva pushes Blazer off looking to stand but Blazer dives back in and keeps control.
#T1# The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Well, if Blazer 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.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Blazer slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss. Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Blazer counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that. Blazer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Blazer won't allow Silva to get back to his feet. #T2# Silva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Blazer stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. Silva wants to get back to his feet but Blazer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Blazer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3##TD# Blazer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Blazer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Silva tries to kick Blazer off but Blazer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blazer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nice uppercut there from Silva. Silva misses the shot to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blazer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily. Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blazer backs up against the cage.
Rick Blazer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zezinho Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Blazer ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight! Zezinho 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Zezinho Silva! Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Zezinho Silva! Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Zezinho Silva!
Zezinho Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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