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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 37 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hirsch moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Hirsch tightens his grip and picks Silva Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva Jr manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr pulls Hirsch in to control the position.
Hirsch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hirsch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Hirsch has passed into half guard.
Hirsch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Silva Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Silva Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Hirsch advancing to mount.
Hirsch is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Hirsch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hirsch is controlling the pace.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
Hirsch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hirsch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5##SUB2#
Silva Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Silva Jr is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Silva Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Hirsch has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Silva Jr#T6#
Silva Jr struggling a bit here.
Hirsch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Silva Jr is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it.
Hirsch controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
Silva Jr holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Silva Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Hirsch has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (7) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (7) vs (2) Silva Jr
Hirsch wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva Jr is now in half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to pass Hirsch's guard but actually Hirsch recovers to full guard. #T9#
Hirsch being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there. #T10#
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Hirsch 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.
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hirsch seems keen to control Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch controlling Silva Jr's posture. #T13#
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Silva Jr 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. #T14#
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva Jr is now in half guard.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva Jr from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (11) vs (2) Silva Jr
Hirsch is hanging on to Silva Jr's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Harry Hirsch is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Rich Silva Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Harvey Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
Smith looking to control but Silva Jr passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Silva Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Silva Jr prevents Smith from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith trying to control here.
#T3#
Silva Jr stalling.
Silva Jr is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Silva Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is trying to control but Silva Jr manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Silva Jr#T5#
Smith tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Silva Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva Jr wants to control but instead Smith manages to regain half guard. #T8#
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith keeping control of the position.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Smith is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (8) Silva Jr
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Silva Jr looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
It looks like Silva Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silva Jr 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Scott
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva Jr passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Scott
Scott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva Jr prevents Scott from improving his position.
Silva Jr not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Scott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Scott is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva Jr passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (0) Scott#T3#
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
Scott is looking to reverse the position.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is trying to work for a sweep but Silva Jr has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (10) vs (0) Scott
Scott working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Scott wants to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Scott gets back to half guard.
Scott wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott wants to control but Silva Jr passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (13) vs (0) Scott
You can see the frustration on Scott's face as Silva Jr controls the position. #T6#
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Silva Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Scott is looking to reverse the position.
Scott manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (13) vs (2) Scott
Scott working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh. Silva Jr counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Scott wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #T7#
Silva Jr controlling Scott's posture.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (15) vs (2) Scott
Scott is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva Jr passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (18) vs (2) Scott#T8#
Scott tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (20) vs (2) Scott
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scott tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.#T9#
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva Jr looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva Jr is really struggling to control Scott but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Scott can't escape the position.
#T10#
Scott wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Scott can't escape the position.
Silva Jr trying to control but Scott is having none of it.
Silva Jr wants to control the action but instead Scott gets a body lock and reverses into Silva Jr's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (20) vs (4) Scott
Scott passes Silva Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Scott wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
#SUB#
Silva Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it. #T12#
Silva Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Scott is looking to pass into half guard but Silva Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (22) vs (4) Scott
Silva Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Silva Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Silva Jr forces his way into half guard.
Scott tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Silva Jr has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (25) vs (4) Scott#T13#
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Scott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott wants to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silva Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Scott is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tyron Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 35 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silva Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Priest
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Silva Jr is controlling the pace.
Silva Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Priest for as long as he can get away with.
Priest felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr passes into side control, despite Priest's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Priest
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Silva Jr wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr gets to mount! Priest was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (7) vs (0) Priest
Priest regains half guard.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but Priest defending well.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (0) Priest
Priest is being controlled here. #T2#
Priest is trying to improve his position.
Silva Jr controls the position.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva Jr wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest prevents Silva Jr from moving into mount.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.
Priest struggling a bit here.#T3#
Priest tries to buck Silva Jr off but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Priest is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Silva Jr advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (12) vs (0) Priest
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Priest looking for a kimura from the bottom but Silva Jr passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (15) vs (0) Priest
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Silva Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Silva Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (17) vs (0) Priest
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Silva Jr prevents Priest from getting the reversal.
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr tries to pass to full mount but Priest defends it. #T7#
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Priest tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (20) vs (0) Priest
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Priest tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
Silva Jr controlling the position.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest working a defensive guard but Silva Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (23) vs (0) Priest#T10#
Silva Jr controlling the position.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.#T11#
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Priest looking to control.
Silva Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12##SUB2#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva Jr stacks Priest 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 Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (26) vs (0) Priest
Priest manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva Jr's best efforts.
Silva Jr moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (29) vs (0) Priest
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Silva Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (31) vs (0) Priest
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Priest to control.
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
Priest wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.#T14#
Priest is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Priest is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 31 to 0.
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Billy Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jones has Silva Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva Jr is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva Jr down to the mat. Silva Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Jones rushes Silva Jr and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Silva Jr to the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (3) Silva Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Silva Jr is controlling the position. #T1#
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (3) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.
Silva Jr won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones not doing much here.
#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Silva Jr is defending well.
Silva Jr has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.#T3##SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr moves into full guard.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva Jr has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Silva Jr
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5##SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6##SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Silva Jr defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (8) Silva Jr#T7#
Jones is letting Silva Jr control him for a moment.
Jones gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva Jr pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (11) Silva Jr
Jones tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Silva Jr prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Silva Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jones and Silva Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Silva Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (2) vs (13) Silva Jr#T10#
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Jones is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 13 to 2.
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 350
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva Jr looking to score a takedown here. Kakuto is defending well but Silva Jr drives through and ends up in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva Jr prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but Kakuto defending well.
Silva Jr prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Silva Jr
Kakuto preventing the sweep. #T2#
Silva Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (4) Silva Jr#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a triangle but Silva Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Silva Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (7) Silva Jr
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Silva Jr tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Silva Jr has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.#T4#
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (6) vs (10) Silva Jr
Kakuto has the hooks in. Silva Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5##SUB#
Kakuto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silva Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Kakuto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kakuto is looking to control Silva Jr but Silva Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T6#
Silva Jr breaks Kakuto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (12) Silva Jr
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position.
Silva Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Silva Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (6) vs (15) Silva Jr
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (6) vs (18) Silva Jr
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva Jr off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (10) vs (18) Silva Jr
Kakuto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Silva Jr is in a bad position with Kakuto working for a choke. Silva Jr manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (20) Silva Jr#T8#
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Silva Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Silva Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.#T9#
Kakuto can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr 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.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment.
Silva Jr trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kakuto being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Silva Jr 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.#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (20) Silva Jr
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Silva Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (22) Silva Jr
Kakuto 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: Kakuto (14) vs (22) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Silva Jr trying to control here.
#T12#
Kakuto is looking to stall here but Silva Jr recovers full guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB#
Kakuto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kakuto has Silva Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (14) vs (24) Silva Jr#SUB#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (16) vs (24) Silva Jr#T14##SUB2#
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto is fighting to break Silva Jr's control of his arms but Silva Jr 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!
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 24 to 16.
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 346
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva Jr managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams pushing down on Silva Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Addams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Addams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Silva Jr
Silva Jr has the hooks in. Addams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Addams trying to control the hands but Silva Jr breaks the grip. #T1#
Silva Jr controlling well, preventing Addams from escaping the position.
Silva Jr controlling the position well here. Addams rolled but Silva Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva Jr avoiding Addams 's attempts to control his hands.
Addams is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Silva Jr.
Addams has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Silva Jr controlling from the back.
Silva Jr is not going to allow Addams to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Addams is really stuck here.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, with Silva Jr on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Addams is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Silva Jr not allowing Addams to control his hands.
Silva Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Addams really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Silva Jr's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Addams wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva Jr gets his hands free.
Silva Jr biding his time, controlling Addams.
Addams rolls, trying to escape but Silva Jr keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for the RNC.
Addams is in bad spot here.
Addams wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Silva Jr controlling from the back.#T4#
Silva Jr gets his hands free as Addams looks to control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Addams is defending well though. Silva Jr let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Addams is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Silva Jr has locked on a rear naked choke here! Addams is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 341
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 26 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hall 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Silva Jr#SUB2#
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Silva Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Silva Jr
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Hall wants to control but Silva Jr has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva Jr for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Hall is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Hall is taking a breather. Silva Jr 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.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Silva Jr#T5#
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall trying to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Hall fails to move to back control. #T6#
Hall 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.
Hall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Silva Jr is holding on tight.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva Jr prevents Hall from taking his back.#T7#
Silva Jr tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Silva Jr is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hall controlling from mount.
Silva Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Hall controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Silva Jr has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (11) vs (0) Silva Jr
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Silva Jr tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Silva Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Silva Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (11) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is looking to sweep but instead, Silva Jr has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Silva Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Silva Jr is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Hall wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Hall controlling the position.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Silva Jr 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.
Hall 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.
Silva Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall is pulling down on Silva Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva Jr, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Silva Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Hall controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Hall pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Silva Jr postures up.
Hall is pulling down on Silva Jr's head to control his posture.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Scott Hall, 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.
In defeat, Rich Silva Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 337
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 25 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 13 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Zulu looking to score a takedown here. Silva Jr is defending well but Zulu drives through and ends up in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Zulu#SUB#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zulu preventing the sweep.
Zulu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva Jr's guard.
Zulu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Silva Jr is pressing down on Zulu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Silva Jr has his foot on Zulu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zulu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily.
#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily.
#T2#
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass.
Zulu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Silva Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva Jr, not yet.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
Silva Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Zulu to get to half guard.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Zulu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zulu defends well.
Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Zulu passes Silva Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zulu controlling the action here.
Zulu is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Silva Jr has an active guard here but Zulu has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Silva Jr with the active half guard here but Zulu passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Zulu#T7#
Silva Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zulu wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy. #T8#
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Zulu has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (0) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu content just to control the position here. #T9#
Silva Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Silva Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Silva Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Silva Jr reaches up to try and control the position but Zulu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silva Jr rolls and tries to escape and now Zulu has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (0) vs (10) Zulu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Silva Jr tries to break free.
Zulu controlling from the back.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zulu biding his time, controlling Silva Jr. #T11#
Silva Jr tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
Zulu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Zulu controlling well, preventing Silva Jr from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zulu controlling the positon.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Silva Jr tries to buck him off.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Zulu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva Jr's body.
Silva Jr is in bad spot here.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zulu controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Silva Jr right now.
Zulu is trying to stick to Silva Jr's back but Silva Jr is turning into Zulu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zulu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (10) Zulu
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Zulu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zulu 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.
Silva Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 10 to 2. Shaka Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
Shaka Zulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hall is trying to defend but Silva Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
Silva Jr trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Silva Jr advancing to mount.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but instead Silva Jr has moved into half guard.
Hall trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Silva Jr manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Silva Jr#T2#
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is in trouble now - Silva Jr has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (8) Silva Jr
Hall tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Hall tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away. #T3#
Silva Jr content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has control of Hall's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hall regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Hall tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Hall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (8) Silva Jr#T4#
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva Jr's guard.
Silva Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Hall trying to move into half guard but instead Silva Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T5#
Hall pulls Silva Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Hall seems keen to control Silva Jr's posture.#T6#
Silva Jr passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva Jr prevents Hall from improving his position.#T7#
Hall controlling the position for now.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (10) Silva Jr#T9##SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Silva Jr 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.
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Hall prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hall is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Silva Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #T11#
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (12) Silva Jr
Hall is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #T12#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (4) vs (15) Silva Jr
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T13#
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall is letting Silva Jr control him for a moment.
Silva Jr wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
Hall tries to buck Silva Jr off but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (4) vs (17) Silva Jr
Hall regains half guard.#T14#
Silva Jr is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Silva Jr is trying for a kimura here. Hall looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silva Jr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Miyagi vs Al Jhit
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silva Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr passes Makarov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr stalling.
Makarov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Makarov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Makarov is pulling down on Silva Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva Jr, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makarov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Makarov#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Makarov defends easily.
Makarov passes Silva Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Silva Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Makarov 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.
It looks like Makarov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (6) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov is really stuck here.
Silva Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silva Jr not allowing Makarov to control his hands.
Silva Jr is hanging on to Makarov's back as he tries to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Makarov is looking to control the hands but Silva Jr breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Silva Jr!
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro shoots in and bounces Silva Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) El Toro
Silva Jr controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
El Toro trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but instead El Toro has moved into half guard.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as El Toro sits in half guard. #T1#
El Toro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
El Toro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Silva Jr tries to roll over but El Toro keeps him under control.
Silva Jr trying to get back to full guard but El Toro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) El Toro
Silva Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
El Toro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well.
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
El Toro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
El Toro looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Toro defends well.
El Toro passes into half guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but El Toro keeps him under control.
Silva Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
El Toro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (5) El Toro
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Silva Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Silva Jr trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr postures up.
El Toro pulls Silva Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. #T8#
El Toro has his hands on Silva Jr's head, controlling the position.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva Jr stands and throws El Toro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (5) El Toro
Silva Jr has knee on belly momentarily but El Toro bucks him off and regains half guard. #T9##SUB#
Silva Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva Jr prevents El Toro from improving his position.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
El Toro is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?#T10#
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.#T11##SUB#
Silva Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Toro has managed to free his arm - good work.
El Toro is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
El Toro is still trying to improve position.
Silva Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (5) El Toro#SUB#
Silva Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… El Toro turns into him and now he's in Silva Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (7) El Toro#T12#
El Toro wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr 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.#SUB#
Silva Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. El Toro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (10) El Toro#T13#
El Toro controls the position from side control.
Silva Jr is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro takes a little break here. Silva Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14##SUB2#
El Toro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 10 to 8.
A relieved looking Galtero El Toro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Fiso vs The Reverend
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silva Jr shoots in and bounces El Toro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) El Toro
Silva Jr 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.#SUB#
Silva Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
El Toro pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
El Toro controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
El Toro pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
El Toro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself. #T2#
Silva Jr passes El Toro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
El Toro tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.#SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and El Toro defends it well.
El Toro wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
#T3#
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva Jr pulls his head out easily.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
El Toro wants to sweep but Silva Jr has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) El Toro#SUB#
Silva Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
El Toro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well. #T5##SUB#
Silva Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Toro is just riding it out for now. Silva Jr eventually gives up the hold.
El Toro gets full guard.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (4) El Toro
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Silva Jr pushes a forearm under El Toro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, El Toro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 329
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 14 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr gets a double leg takedown into Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Silva Jr#SUB2#
Silva Jr has gone for a leg lock! Hozdic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Silva Jr#SUB2#
Hozdic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hozdic controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Hozdic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hozdic has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Silva Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hozdic uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hozdic controlling from side mount. #T2#
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Silva Jr tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Hozdic staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Silva Jr tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Silva Jr regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well. #T5#
Hozdic is taking a breather. Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hozdic has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T6#
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hozdic is controlling the pace.
#T7##SUB2#
Silva Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hozdic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Hozdic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
#T10#
Hozdic trying to advance position but Silva Jr counters by regaining guard.
Hozdic trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Hozdic defends easily.
Hozdic stands and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (14) vs (2) Silva Jr#T11#
Silva Jr is trying to escape the position but Hozdic is controlling the position.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.
Hozdic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Hozdic stalling. #T13#
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic very nearly forgot to thank HELLS BALLS RECOVERY amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Rich Silva Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Omoran vs Trump
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 23 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Addams closes the distance and clinches up with Silva Jr, looking for a takedown. Addams pushes Silva Jr against the cage but Silva Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Addams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva Jr to the mat! Silva Jr manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Addams controlling him for the moment.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams 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.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Addams defends easily.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Addams is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Addams defends easily.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle but Addams pushes his legs off easily.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Addams wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva Jr is tightening it up a little... Addams has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Addams reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Addams taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 327- Silva Jr vs Zulu
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zulu rushes Silva Jr and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Silva Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Zulu
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu is pulling down on Silva Jr's head to control his posture. #T1#
Silva Jr trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr pushes down on Zulu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zulu keeping control of the position.
Zulu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Zulu trying to control the position here.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Zulu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zulu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Silva Jr is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Zulu controlling the action here.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Zulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zulu wants to free his trapped foot but Silva Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr keeping control of the position.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Zulu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (5) Zulu
Zulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Zulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Silva Jr tries to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Zulu wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely.
Silva Jr reaches up to try and control the position but Zulu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silva Jr rolls and tries to escape and now Zulu has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (2) vs (8) Zulu#T8#
Silva Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zulu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Silva Jr is trying to break free.
Silva Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva Jr wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Silva Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zulu controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr tries to control Zulu's body but Zulu pushes him off. Silva Jr squirms to his side and now Zulu has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (2) vs (11) Zulu
Silva Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva Jr is in bad spot here.
Zulu has good solid back control here.
Zulu tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva Jr pushed the leg off. #T11#
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Zulu tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva Jr pushed the leg off.
Silva Jr is trying to break free.
What can Silva Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Silva Jr looking to control the position.
Silva Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Silva Jr right now.
#T13#
Silva Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zulu.
Silva Jr tries to break free.
Zulu has good solid back control here.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Silva Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zulu's guard. Nice work there by Silva Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (11) Zulu
Silva Jr trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (13) Zulu
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 13 to 4.
Shaka Zulu is the new heavyweight champion!
Shaka Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 326
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva Jr gets a double leg takedown into Camara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara trying to control the position.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Silva Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Silva Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara manages to get back to half guard.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Camara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Camara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camara.#SUB#
Camara looking for a guillotine here but Silva Jr defends easily.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (5) Silva Jr#T4#
Silva Jr is trying to keep Camara in close.
Silva Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Camara wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Silva Jr 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.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camara wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Silva Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silva Jr there! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (5) Silva Jr
Camara wants to control but instead Silva Jr manages to regain half guard.
Silva Jr is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Camara stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Camara postures up.
#T8#
Silva Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camara manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (7) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Camara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva Jr stacks Camara 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 Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Silva Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Camara tries to improve position but can't.
Silva Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Camara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (10) Silva Jr#T10#
Silva Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camara trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Camara is looking to pass into half guard but Silva Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (12) Silva Jr
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva Jr controls the pace.#SUB#
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. #T11##SUB#
Camara working for a triangle but Silva Jr defends it easily.
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #SUB#
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Silva Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara has his hands on Silva Jr's head, controlling the position.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 12 to 7.
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; More IsMore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches IsMore napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: IsMore (0) vs (4) Silva Jr
IsMore is looking for a sweep.
IsMore can't do much from the bottom here.
IsMore manages to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (0) vs (7) Silva Jr
IsMore regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but IsMore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva Jr in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB#
IsMore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
IsMore is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silva Jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! IsMore could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silva Jr has cracked it and IsMore is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Silva Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 30 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) Silva Jr
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Hirsch is working away.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hirsch is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr wants to control but Hirsch is keeping him busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Hirsch is looking to reverse the position.
Hirsch is being controlled here.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr controlling from side mount.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hirsch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount but Hirsch denies him. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hirsch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hirsch is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Silva Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Hirsch can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hirsch wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Hirsch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva Jr's best efforts.#T6#
Hirsch is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva Jr from advancing position.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Hirsch won't allow Silva Jr to pass to mount.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
#T7#
Hirsch tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hirsch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr is trying to control. Hirsch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Hirsch tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Silva Jr not doing much here.
#T9#
Silva Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Hirsch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Silva Jr is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
Silva Jr prevents Hirsch from improving his position.#T10#
Hirsch trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Hirsch preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.#T12#
Hirsch has his hands clasped together around Silva Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
Hirsch is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva Jr trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom. #T13#
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Hirsch has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (4) Silva Jr#T14#
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Cubbedge vs Jackson
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 27 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (4) vs (0) Silva Jr
The referee asks Petersen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petersen prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen working away.
Silva Jr is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silva Jr's legs.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.
Petersen tries to move to mount but Silva Jr blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is trying to move to mount but Silva Jr reverses beautifully and ends up in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Petersen 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.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (2) Silva Jr
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva Jr controlling the position.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (2) Silva Jr
Petersen trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T6#
Silva Jr wants to control but Petersen postures up.
Silva Jr prevents Petersen from improving position.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.
Petersen wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr is being controlled here. #T7#
Silva Jr is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Petersen taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Petersen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Petersen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (12) vs (2) Silva Jr#T8#
Petersen controls the position from side control.
Silva Jr prevents Petersen from improving position.
Petersen working away.
Petersen trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Petersen advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (14) vs (2) Silva Jr#T9#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Silva Jr tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
Silva Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Silva Jr's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva Jr tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away. #T11#
Silva Jr has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Petersen's lack of action.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (17) vs (2) Silva Jr
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Petersen trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T12#
Silva Jr regains half guard.
Silva Jr is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working. #T13#
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Petersen from advancing position.
Petersen is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it. #T14#
Petersen controlling the pace.
Silva Jr is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but Silva Jr defends the submission attempt.
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Our winner, Conald Petersen, 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.
In defeat, Rich Silva Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 12 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr looking to score a takedown here. Hozdic is defending well but Silva Jr drives through and ends up in Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
Hozdic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic is pulling down on Silva Jr's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hozdic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hozdic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (4) Silva Jr#T2#
Hozdic being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Hozdic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hozdic controlling the position.
Silva Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hozdic managing to control the position. #T5#
Hozdic is trying to hold Silva Jr in close to prevent damage but Silva Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Silva Jr is stalling here. Hozdic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hozdic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (6) vs (4) Silva Jr
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Hozdic is staying tight to Silva Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Silva Jr tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Hozdic staying calm.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva Jr is being controlled here. #T9#
Silva Jr is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.#T10#
Hozdic tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
Silva Jr gets full guard.
Hozdic preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (6) vs (6) Silva Jr#T11#
Hozdic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva Jr is now in half guard.
Hozdic wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
Hozdic is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva Jr from advancing position.
Hozdic is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva Jr 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. #T12#
Hozdic is pulling down on Silva Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva Jr, at least for the moment.
Hozdic wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Silva Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hozdic trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hozdic controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Hozdic working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Hozdic being controlled here, momentarily.
Hozdic has Silva Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Hozdic is heads and Silva Jr is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dragan Hozdic waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zulu shoots in for a takedown but Silva Jr shows good takedown defense.
Zulu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva Jr sprawls well. Silva Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zulu gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Zulu
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Zulu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Zulu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Silva Jr stalling. #T1##SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zulu defends it well.
Silva Jr controlling the pace. #SUB#
Silva Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Zulu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB2#
Zulu actively working from the bottom here.
Zulu tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zulu keeps working. #SUB#
Silva Jr 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.
#SUB2#
Zulu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Zulu is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zulu manages to get to full guard.
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Zulu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Zulu#T4#
Zulu 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.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position.
Silva Jr managing to control the position. #T5#
Zulu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass. #T6#
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zulu pushing down on Silva Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Silva Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Zulu controlling the pace.
Silva Jr trying to control here.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Silva Jr is not content to let Zulu control the position.
Zulu is thwarting Silva Jr's attempts to control the position.
Zulu content to control rather than advance.
Zulu prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.#T9#
Silva Jr trying to control but Zulu postures up.
Zulu not doing much here.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zulu is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
Zulu passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zulu in particular looking to stall.
Zulu prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Zulu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Zulu uses his free foot to push down on Silva Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (5) Zulu
Silva Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zulu trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Silva Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Zulu controlling from mount.
Silva Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Zulu trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Silva Jr tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zulu fails to advance to Silva Jr's back.
Silva Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Zulu's lack of action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zulu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh. Silva Jr counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T14#
Silva Jr 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.
Zulu is pushing down on Silva Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Zulu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr is trying to control but Zulu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (8) Zulu
Silva Jr is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 8 to 2.
Shaka Zulu is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaka Zulu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
El Toro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva Jr holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Silva Jr#T2#
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva Jr controls the pace.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.#T3#
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
El Toro can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva Jr is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Silva Jr 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.
#T4#
El Toro trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
El Toro is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
El Toro wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and El Toro defends it well.
El Toro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
El Toro is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Silva Jr 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.
El Toro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (2) vs (5) Silva Jr
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
El Toro is working hard here to advance position.#T7##SUB2#
Silva Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by El Toro, who protects the arm well.
Silva Jr just content to control the position.
It looks like Silva Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
El Toro wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working. #T8#
El Toro is looking to regain half guard here but Silva Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva Jr advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: El Toro (2) vs (7) Silva Jr
Silva Jr prevents El Toro from getting the reversal.
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
El Toro tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
El Toro tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9##SUB2#
Silva Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… El Toro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by El Toro and Silva Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva Jr trying to control the position but El Toro is working away.
El Toro is looking to reverse the position.
Silva Jr working away.
El Toro manages to get back to half guard.
El Toro won't allow Silva Jr to pass to mount. #SUB2#
El Toro is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva Jr.
#T10#
El Toro wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
El Toro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
El Toro is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance. #T11##SUB#
El Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
El Toro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
El Toro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (7) Silva Jr#T13#
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Toro controls the pace.
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
Silva Jr trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 7 to 4.
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Skallagrimsson tries to sprawl out of it but Silva Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skallagrimsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been hearing reports that Silva Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rich Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Skallagrimsson, looking for a takedown. Silva Jr pushes Skallagrimsson against the cage but Skallagrimsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Silva Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva Jr fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Silva Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skallagrimsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
Skallagrimsson is holding Silva Jr down, trying to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Silva Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Silva Jr tries for a kimura but Skallagrimsson is defending well.
Skallagrimsson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Skallagrimsson tries to improve position but can't.
Silva Jr working away.#T2#
Skallagrimsson tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skallagrimsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skallagrimsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Silva Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Silva Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skallagrimsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skallagrimsson is not content to let Silva Jr control the position. #T4#
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Silva Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skallagrimsson for as long as he can get away with.
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Skallagrimsson is working away.
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skallagrimsson keeps working.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy.
Skallagrimsson tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
Silva Jr controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Silva Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Skallagrimsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Silva Jr wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skallagrimsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva Jr controls the position from side control.#T7#
Skallagrimsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (6) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva Jr controlling from mount. #T8#
Silva Jr trying to control but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson gets back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson moves into full guard.
Silva Jr passes Skallagrimsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (9) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skallagrimsson wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Silva Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Skallagrimsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Skallagrimsson shrugs it off.
Skallagrimsson tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Skallagrimsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skallagrimsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Silva Jr trying to control but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Skallagrimsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva Jr tries to control but Skallagrimsson wriggling away. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine from mount but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
Silva Jr can't control as he wanted to and Skallagrimsson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
Skallagrimsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skallagrimsson.
Silva Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skallagrimsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13##SUB#
Silva Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skallagrimsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (9) vs (2) Skallagrimsson#SUB#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Skallagrimsson 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.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skallagrimsson passes Silva Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Rich Silva Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Ottke vs Cruz
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Puto has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Silva Jr has clasped his hands together around Puto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (0) Puto
Puto manages to get back to half guard.
Puto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Puto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Puto actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto keeping hold of Silva Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Puto wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (0) Puto
Puto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puto is looking to escape. #T2#
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva Jr'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.
Puto gets back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Puto defends it.
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva Jr prevents Puto from improving his position.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Silva Jr 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Puto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) Puto
Silva Jr is pulling down on Puto's head to control his posture.
Puto passes into half guard. #T5#
Puto works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (5) Puto
Silva Jr is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr tries to hold on but Puto postures up.
Puto controlling from mount.
Silva Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Puto stands and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (8) Puto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto tries to advance to mount but Silva Jr denies him.
Puto working away.
Puto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Puto wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr regains half guard.
Puto stalling away here and it's allowed Silva Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puto wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puto defends it easily.
Puto trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Puto sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Silva Jr doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Puto paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Silva Jr - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Balkan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control the position here.
Balkan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to move into half guard but instead Silva Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Silva Jr
Balkan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Balkan pulls Silva Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silva Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Silva Jr is stalling here. Balkan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Balkan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (6) vs (2) Silva Jr
Balkan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (8) vs (2) Silva Jr
Balkan fails to advance to Silva Jr's back.
Silva Jr tries to reverse the position but Balkan maintains control.#T3#
Silva Jr tries to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Balkan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position but Balkan isn't that keen on the idea.
Balkan is looking to work his way around to Silva Jr's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Balkan controlling from mount.
Silva Jr wants to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan tries to take his opponent's back but Silva Jr turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (8) vs (4) Silva Jr
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Balkan looking to control.
Balkan is really struggling to control Silva Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Balkan controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T7#
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Balkan is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Silva Jr trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T10#
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balkan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Silva Jr postures up.
Balkan has control of Silva Jr's left arm, preventing Silva Jr from doing any damage.
Balkan is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
#T12##SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Silva Jr defends it easily.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Balkan controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Silva Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Silva Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balkan is pulling down on Silva Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva Jr, at least for the moment.
Balkan trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (7) Silva Jr
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A very excited looking Boris Balkan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Rich Silva Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Pavlov vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
Addams controlling the position.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams has control of Silva Jr's left arm, preventing Silva Jr from doing any damage.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position. #T1#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr is still trying to improve position.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva Jr advances to half guard.
Silva Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (0) vs (5) Silva Jr
Addams tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Addams working to try and regain half guard.
Addams tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.
Addams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Addams to control.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (5) Silva Jr#T3#
Silva Jr pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Silva Jr has his foot on Addams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Addams works his way back into a safe position though.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
#T4#
Addams trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva Jr managing to control the position.
Addams wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #T5#
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva Jr pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams preventing the sweep.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T6#
Silva Jr controlling the position.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva Jr 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: Addams (2) vs (7) Silva Jr
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?#T7#
Silva Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (2) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr controlling the position well.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Silva Jr can't escape the position.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is having none of it.#T9#
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams looking to control but Silva Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams tries to control but Silva Jr wriggling away.
Silva Jr is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Silva Jr tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr holds of for dear life.
Addams trying to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr is trying to escape the mount but Addams keeps good control and instead manages to take Silva Jr's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (10) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva Jr pushed the leg off.
Silva Jr tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva Jr's body.
Will Addams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silva Jr trying to control the hands but Addams won't let him.
Addams has the hooks in. Silva Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Silva Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Addams gets his way!
Will Addams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva Jr trying to control the hands but Addams breaks the grip. #SUB#
Addams has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Addams biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Addams is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva Jr is controlling his hands well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Addams controlling the positon.
Addams keeps control of the position as Silva Jr tries to break free.
#T14#
Addams is looking to control Silva Jr but Silva Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Silva Jr right now.
Addams struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silva Jr is in bad spot here.
Addams biding his time, controlling Silva Jr.
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Addams gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Addams takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
An out of breath Lurch Addams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Silva Jr. No joy for Zulu on that attempt.
Silva Jr shoots for a takedown but Zulu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Zulu moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zulu.
Zulu gets underhooks to prevent Silva Jr's takedown attempt.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Silva Jr.
Zulu prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Silva Jr has clasped his hands together around Zulu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (0) vs (4) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tries to move to mount but Zulu blocks the move with his legs.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Zulu's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T1#
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Zulu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
Zulu is not content to let Silva Jr control the position. #T2#
Silva Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Zulu is trying to work for a sweep but Silva Jr has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (0) vs (6) Silva Jr
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Silva Jr looking to control but Zulu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zulu is trying to escape the mount.
#T3##SUB2#
Silva Jr has control of Zulu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zulu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zulu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Zulu is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Zulu is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zulu is looking to escape.
Silva Jr controlling from mount. #T5#
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Zulu is squirming around nicely.
Zulu tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Silva Jr tries to control but Zulu wriggling away.
Zulu has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Silva Jr's lack of action.
Zulu wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zulu trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zulu sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Zulu trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zulu wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zulu is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.#T8#
Zulu trying to control here.
Silva Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Zulu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva Jr wants to control but Zulu is keeping him busy. #T9#
Zulu trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zulu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr prevents Zulu from improving his position.#SUB2#
Silva Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva Jr prevents Zulu from improving his position.
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Zulu defends it. #T10#
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zulu is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
Zulu is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Zulu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (4) vs (6) Silva Jr
Zulu controls the action.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Silva Jr tries to break free.
Zulu is looking to control Silva Jr but Silva Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Zulu has the hooks in. Silva Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Silva Jr turns into Zulu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (4) vs (8) Silva Jr
Zulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (6) vs (8) Silva Jr
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zulu is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zulu has picked Silva Jr up and slammed him! Silva Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Zulu manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (9) vs (8) Silva Jr#T14#
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face as Zulu controls the position.
Silva Jr tries to bench press Zulu off him but Zulu keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Shaka Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Shaka Zulu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Zulu vs Hirsch
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (4) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr wants to control but Camara postures up.#SUB#
Camara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva Jr regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara controlling the action here.
Camara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (7) vs (0) Silva Jr#T1#
Camara avoids the attempt from Silva Jr to control.
Silva Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara wants to take Silva Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
Silva Jr tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away. #T2##SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva Jr is now in Camara's guard. A big mistake from Camara there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camara 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.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position. #T3#
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Camara controlling the position.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Silva Jr has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (2) Silva Jr#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
Silva Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Camara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Camara is looking to stall here but Silva Jr recovers full guard. #T5#
Camara wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Silva Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (4) Silva Jr#T6#
Camara trying to control the position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #T7#
Camara controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camara moves into full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Silva Jr has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (11) vs (4) Silva Jr
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Camara wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a triangle here. Camara is fighting it but it looks tight! Silva Jr pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Camara is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Silva Jr!
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Average
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Average controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average stands and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Average#T1##SUB2#
Average tries for a kimura but Silva Jr is defending well.
Silva Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Average trying to control the position but Silva Jr is working away.
Silva Jr tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (0) vs (7) Average
Silva Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Average trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Average is controlling the pace.
Silva Jr is looking to control Average's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
Average trying to control the pace.
Average works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (10) Average#T4##SUB2#
Average looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Average tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Average is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.#T5##SUB#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Average 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.
Average wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well. #T6#
Average is still trying to improve position.
Silva Jr is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average is taking a breather. Silva Jr 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.#T7#
Average is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Silva Jr is looking to control Average's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
Average trying to control the pace. #T8#
It looks like Average might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Average 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.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Average is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9##SUB2#
Average is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Average trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Average sits in half guard. #T10#
Average tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
Average performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Average is working away from the top position though.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't.
Average is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well. #SUB2#
Average is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Average is looking to stall here but Silva Jr recovers full guard. #T12#
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (10) Average
Average controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Average seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Average is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Average keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14##SUB2#
Average looking for subs off his back but Silva Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Average is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average wins on points by 10 to 2.
Joe Average is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Joe Average thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - ALL OUT WAR
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silva Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dyon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Dyon working a defensive guard but Silva Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon can't do much from the bottom here.
Dyon is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr slows the pace down.
Dyon looking for a sweep but Silva Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (7) vs (0) Dyon#T1#
Dyon is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Dyon to control.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva Jr prevents Dyon from getting the reversal.
Dyon wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr looking to control but Dyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Dyon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Dyon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dyon regains half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to advance position but Dyon won't allow it.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
#T3#
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyon is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (0) Dyon
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva Jr has control of an arm but Dyon manages to advance to Silva Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (4) Dyon
Will Dyon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
My spies in The Sparring Cages inform me that Dyon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Dyon just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Silva Jr right now.
#T4#
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Dyon just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dyon controlling well, preventing Silva Jr from escaping the position.
Silva Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Dyon gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dyon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dyon controlling the positon.
Dyon trying to control.#T5#
Dyon has good solid back control here.
Dyon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dyon keeps control of the position easily here as Silva Jr tries to buck him off.
Silva Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dyon uses his free foot to push down on Silva Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (7) Dyon
Dyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape. #T6#
Silva Jr regains half guard.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyon content to control rather than advance.
Silva Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Dyon advancing to mount.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard. #T7#
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dyon is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva Jr trying to control here.
Silva Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Silva Jr has his foot on Dyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dyon works his way back into a safe position though.#T8##SUB#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon passes into half guard.
Dyon is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.
Dyon controlling the action here. #T9#
Silva Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dyon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Silva Jr looking to control.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Dyon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (12) vs (7) Dyon
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon 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.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Dyon looking to control but Silva Jr passes into half guard.
Dyon trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva Jr in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Dyon is trying to control Silva Jr's posture. Silva Jr takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Dyon! Silva Jr is rotating here... this could be the end... Dyon is out! Silva Jr has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Priest to the mat! Priest manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Silva Jr#SUB#
Priest has his foot on Silva Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Priest looking for subs off his back but Silva Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Priest trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LA Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Silva Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Priest tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Priest trying to get back to full guard but Silva Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Silva Jr
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Silva Jr looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (8) Silva Jr
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva Jr prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but Priest defending well.
Silva Jr is taking a breather. Priest 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.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well. #T5#
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Priest wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6##SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Priest 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.
Priest trying to control the position.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (11) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working. #SUB2#
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva Jr's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Silva Jr! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Priest has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 24 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Priest shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Priest showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Priest wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Priest stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #T1#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now. #T2#
Priest not doing much here.
Silva Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Priest from advancing to side control.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
Priest controlling the action here.#T3#
Silva Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Silva Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Silva Jr is working away. #T4#
Priest content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva Jr wants to control but Priest passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Priest
A lull in the action here as Priest stalls from top position.#T6#
Priest has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (0) vs (7) Priest
Priest wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely.
Silva Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Silva Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest looking to control but Silva Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest avoids the attempt from Silva Jr to control.
Silva Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (0) vs (10) Priest
Silva Jr tries to break free.
Priest is trying to stick to Silva Jr's back but Silva Jr is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (10) Priest#SUB2#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva Jr stacks Priest 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 Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (10) Priest
Priest tries to buck Silva Jr off but Silva Jr is having none of it.#T9#
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Silva Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (10) Priest
Silva Jr just content to control the position.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr controls the position.
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (10) vs (10) Priest#T11#
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Priest is looking to escape.
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest can't escape the position.
#T12#
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva Jr controlling his opponent.
Priest has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Priest wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.#T13#
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Priest gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Priest wins on points by 11 to 10.
Judas Priest is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov goes for a double leg but Silva Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva Jr continues to drive forward.#TD#
Silva Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kersikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov seems keen to control Silva Jr's posture.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is trying to hold Silva Jr in close to prevent damage but Silva Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Silva Jr is controlling the pace.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Silva Jr is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##T4#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr not doing much here.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Kersikov tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.#SUB#
Silva Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
#T6#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva Jr dominates the positioning.
Silva Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Silva Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva Jr'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.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.#T9#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva Jr dominates the positioning.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Silva Jr.
Kersikov tries to buck Silva Jr off but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it. #T11#
Silva Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov is trying to hold Silva Jr in close to prevent damage but Silva Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
#T14#
Kersikov is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (0) Kersikov
The referee asks Silva Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Silva Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (10) vs (0) Kersikov
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Rich Silva Jr retains his super heavyweight title!
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Sparxx vs Zulu
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva Jr but Silva Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diesel has a takedown stuffed.
Silva Jr with the counter takedown but Diesel avoids it easily.#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diesel napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Silva Jr
Silva Jr controls the position from side control.
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount but Diesel denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Silva Jr controls the position.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diesel tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (6) Silva Jr
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel just holding on.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a submission but Diesel is keeping him at bay. #T5#
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Diesel holds on to Silva Jr around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Silva Jr looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.#T6#
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Diesel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Silva Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8##SUB2#
Silva Jr has hold of Diesel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diesel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel regains half guard.#T10#
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diesel trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Silva Jr is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it. #T11#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Silva Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.
Diesel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13##SUB2#
Silva Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Diesel won't allow Silva Jr to pass to mount.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Silva Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (9) Silva Jr
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 9 to 0.
Rich Silva Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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. |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Las Vegas
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silva Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blood was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Blood
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva Jr won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blood has his hands on Silva Jr's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Blood working for a triangle but Silva Jr defends it easily.
#T1#
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood controlling Silva Jr's posture. #T2#
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Blood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.
Silva Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Blood pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Blood looking to control.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Blood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva Jr is pushing down on Blood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blood is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Blood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Blood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr prevents Blood from improving his position.#T7#
Blood is trying to control but can't.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blood wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
Silva Jr stalling. #T8##SUB2#
Blood looking for submissions off his back.
Blood is trying to control but Silva Jr manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Blood
Blood tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.#T9#
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Blood to control.#T10#
Blood gets back to half guard.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Silva Jr not doing much here.
#T11#
Blood keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blood tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.#T12#
Blood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr is looking to stall here but Blood recovers full guard. #T13#
Blood controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position.
Blood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Silva Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Blood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.
Blood pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Silva Jr vs Sparxx
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 34 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Silva Jr drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx has Silva Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva Jr pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage.
Silva Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.#T2#
Silva Jr has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx trying to move into half guard but instead Silva Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Silva Jr looking to improve position, pressing down on Sparxx's thigh with his hand. Sparxx seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Silva Jr paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Silva Jr's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Sparxx picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx is the new heavyweight champion!
Tyrone Sparxx 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.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lo to the mat! Lo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Lo pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.#T4#
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Silva Jr pushes down on Lo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
Lo is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Lo trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Silva Jr
Lo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva Jr off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (5) Silva Jr#T7#
Lo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Silva Jr just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Lo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Silva Jr can't escape the position.
Silva Jr breaks Lo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (7) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now. #T9#
Lo keeping hold of Silva Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Silva Jr tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lo is just riding it out for now. Silva Jr eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Lo is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva Jr.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Silva Jr passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Silva Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lo! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape. #T12#
Silva Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13##SUB2#
Silva Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Lo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Silva Jr trying to control but Lo is having none of it.
Lo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 10 to 4.
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Rich Silva Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Priest vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (4) vs (0) Silva Jr
A lull in the action here as Camara stalls from top position.
Silva Jr wants to control but Camara postures up.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Camara controlling the position. #SUB#
Camara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Camara has control of an arm but Silva Jr manages to advance to Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (4) vs (4) Silva Jr
Camara is really stuck here.
#T2#
Silva Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr controls the action.
Camara wants to escape the position.
Camara prevents Silva Jr from getting a body triangle.
Silva Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
I really don't envy Camara right now.
Camara trying to control the position but Silva Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking to break Camara's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Camara remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silva Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a choke but Camara is defending well. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Camara can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Camara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Camara for a finish.
Camara is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Camara is controlling his hands well. #T5##SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Camara is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for the choke but no joy.
Camara manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silva Jr's guard. Nice work there by Camara.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (4) Silva Jr
Silva Jr looking to control but Camara passes into half guard.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Camara controlling the action here. #T7#
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Camara not doing much here.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Silva Jr is not content to let Camara control the position.
Camara trying to control the pace.
Silva Jr won't allow Camara to pass to mount.
Camara is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't.
Camara wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Silva Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr is not content to let Camara control the position.
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T10##SUB#
Silva Jr makes his way to full guard, as Camara worked for a kimura.
Camara passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (9) vs (4) Silva Jr
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Camara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva Jr wants to control but Camara postures up.
Camara is staying tight to Silva Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T12#
Silva Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Jr wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camara trying to control from Silva Jr's half guard. Silva Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Silva Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now.
Silva Jr pulls Camara in to control the position. #T14##SUB#
Camara has gone for a leg lock! Silva Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (6) Silva Jr
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camara keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr stands and throws Camara's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (9) vs (9) Silva Jr
Camara is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silva Jr gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silva Jr wins on points by 10 to 9.
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 301 -Jackson vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pripyat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (4) Pripyat
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but Silva Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (4) Pripyat
Our spies down at at Dont mess with us inform us that Pripyat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva Jr won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here.
Silva Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Silva Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Pripyat has his foot on Silva Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva Jr trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #T1#
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily.
Pripyat is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
#SUB#
Silva Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pripyat dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (6) Pripyat#T2##SUB2#
Pripyat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pripyat has Silva Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (6) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying to hold Silva Jr in close to prevent damage but Silva Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pripyat moves into full guard.
#T3#
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (8) Pripyat
Pripyat passes Silva Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pripyat in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Pripyat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Pripyat.
#SUB2#
Pripyat seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Pripyat advancing to mount. #T5#
Pripyat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (11) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat can't control as he wanted to and Silva Jr manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Pripyat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pripyat is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.#T6#
Pripyat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pripyat is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well.
Pripyat is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silva Jr seems keen to control Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T7#
Pripyat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pripyat trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass. #T8#
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat trying to move into half guard but instead Silva Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (6) vs (11) Pripyat
Silva Jr preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Jr defends it easily.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Pripyat 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.
Silva Jr 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. #SUB2#
Pripyat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (9) vs (11) Pripyat
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Silva Jr laying and praying for a moment but Pripyat takes advantage and regains half guard.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
Silva Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (12) vs (11) Pripyat
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Pripyat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Pripyat working to try and regain half guard.
Silva Jr tries to control but Pripyat wriggling away.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape.
Pripyat wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.#SUB#
Silva Jr goes for an armbar but Pripyat turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pripyat. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (12) vs (13) Pripyat
Pripyat is fighting to break Silva Jr's control of his arms but Silva Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (14) vs (13) Pripyat
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (14) vs (15) Pripyat#T14#
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now.
Silva Jr pulls Pripyat in to control the position.
Pripyat passes Silva Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working for a kimura here but Silva Jr manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pripyat's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (16) vs (15) Pripyat
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hirsch tries to avoid it but Silva Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hirsch to the ground. Hirsch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hirsch stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva Jr. Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Hirsch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Hirsch controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hirsch is thwarting Silva Jr's attempts to control the position.
Silva Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hirsch controlling from the full mount.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hirsch is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silva Jr can't escape the position.
Silva Jr has given up his back. Will we see Hirsch going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (0) Silva Jr#T3#
Silva Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Silva Jr right now.
Silva Jr is in bad spot here.
Hirsch has good solid back control here. #T4#
Silva Jr trying to control the hands but Hirsch won't let him.
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Silva Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Hirsch is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Hirsch is hanging on to Silva Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Silva Jr buck him off.
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva Jr for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Hirsch tries to keep control of the position but Silva Jr is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Silva Jr is trying to break free.
Silva Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Hirsch manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Silva Jr prevents Hirsch from getting a body triangle.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Silva Jr buck him off. #T9#
Silva Jr is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hirsch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Silva Jr wants to escape the position.
Hirsch keeps control of the position easily here as Silva Jr tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Silva Jr just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hirsch trying to control momentarily.
Hirsch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silva Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hirsch.
#T11#
Silva Jr is really stuck here.
Hirsch controls the action.
Silva Jr breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (8) vs (2) Silva Jr
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #T13##SUB#
Silva Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hirsch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Jr defends it easily.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there. #T14#
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there.
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (10) vs (2) Silva Jr
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Harry Hirsch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Jackson vs Camara
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zulu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva Jr looking for a takedown. #TD#
Silva Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zulu regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Zulu#SUB2#
Zulu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva Jr has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Zulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zulu 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.#SUB2#
Zulu is looking for a triangle but Silva Jr pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu 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: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Zulu
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zulu in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Zulu 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.#T2#
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Zulu wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr trying to control but Zulu postures up.
Zulu content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Zulu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zulu prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Zulu tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it. #T4#
Zulu controlling the pace.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Zulu sits in half guard.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Silva Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Silva Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zulu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (2) Zulu#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zulu. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva Jr's best efforts.
Zulu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zulu.
Silva Jr 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.
Zulu wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Silva Jr trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zulu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Zulu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva Jr has passed into half guard!
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zulu regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zulu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (4) Zulu
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr has his hands on Zulu's head, controlling the position.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Zulu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle but Zulu pushes his legs off easily.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully. #T9#
Zulu stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position.
Silva Jr pulls Zulu in close to prevent any damage.
Zulu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Silva Jr pulls Zulu in to control the position. #SUB#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zulu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Silva Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Zulu is stalling in the full guard.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zulu content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Zulu 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Kakuto vs Diesel
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pripyat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pripyat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva Jr defends it well.
Silva Jr tries for a takedown but Pripyat circles away easily#CL2#
and Pripyat moves into the clinch.
Silva Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Pripyat lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #T2#
Silva Jr pulls Pripyat in to control the position.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now.
Pripyat pushes down on Silva Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pripyat.
Silva Jr keeping control of the position. #T3#
Pripyat is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva Jr wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat trying to advance position but Silva Jr counters by regaining guard.
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat won't allow Silva Jr to sweep him here. #T5#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr seems keen to control Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pripyat controls the pace.#T6#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat passes Silva Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr gets full guard.
Silva Jr 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.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Pripyat passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Pripyat
Silva Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Pripyat keeps moving and retains side control.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Silva Jr is working away.
Pripyat just content to control the position.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.#T8##SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Pripyat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva Jr wants to control but Pripyat postures up.#SUB2#
Pripyat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pripyat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9##SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pripyat but great work by Silva Jr. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (5) Pripyat
Silva Jr wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy.
Pripyat tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Silva Jr easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (6) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Pripyat keeps trying to improve his position.
Pripyat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva Jr trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape.
Pripyat is trying desperately to improve position.
Pripyat regains half guard.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (9) vs (5) Pripyat#T12#
Silva Jr taking a breather here.
Pripyat tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (11) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Pripyat wants to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Pripyat wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - El Toro vs Silva Jr
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in El Toro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
El Toro is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.
El Toro is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
El Toro has his foot on Silva Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
El Toro controlling Silva Jr's posture.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro pulls Silva Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro looking to control.
#T2#
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
El Toro trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr postures up.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Toro holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
El Toro has his feet on Silva Jr's thighs here. He's pushed Silva Jr 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! Silva Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galtero El Toro!
A victorious Galtero El Toro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes.#TD#
Camara 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara is really struggling to control Silva Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva Jr 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.
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.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Silva Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Camara is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Camara passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Silva Jr#T3#
Silva Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Camara moves to his opponent's back but Silva Jr bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Camara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Silva Jr#T4#
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara looking to control.
#T5#
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Silva Jr
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into half guard.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#T6#
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T7#
Camara has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (2) Silva Jr
Camara fails to advance to Silva Jr's back. #T8##SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva Jr is now in Camara's guard. A big mistake from Camara there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (4) Silva Jr
Camara is pulling down on Silva Jr's head to control his posture.
Camara working a defensive guard but Silva Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (7) Silva Jr
Camara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Camara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Camara regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Camara has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (10) Silva Jr
Camara is looking for a sweep.
Camara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (10) Silva Jr
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr managing to control the position. #T11#
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camara is controlling the pace.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well.
Camara stalling. #T12#
Silva Jr is not content to let Camara control the position.
Camara passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (10) Silva Jr
Camara with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T13#
Camara prevents Silva Jr from getting the reversal.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara fails to advance to Silva Jr's back.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camara seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Silva Jr is holding on tight.
#T14#
Camara works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (18) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Camara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silva Jr is holding onto Camara's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controlling well, preventing Silva Jr from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silva Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lo to the ground. Silva Jr is now in Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo working a defensive guard here.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Lo keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Lo is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Lo looking to control but Silva Jr passes into half guard.
Lo is controlling Silva Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lo has his hands clasped together around Silva Jr's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Silva Jr 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lo gets full guard.
Silva Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position.
Silva Jr'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.#T6#
Silva Jr won't allow Lo to sweep him here.
Silva Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lo controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.#T9#
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T10#
Silva Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Lo
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there. #T12#
Lo postures up.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo pushes down on Silva Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T13#
Silva Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr 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.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Lo passes into half guard.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Lo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr controlling Lo's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silva Jr gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 28 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bok sprawls well. Bok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bok manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva Jr's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Bok
Silva Jr is pulling down on Bok's head to control his posture.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bok lying in Silva Jr's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Silva Jr decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bok taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 28 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva Jr quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr is letting Pavlov control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr struggling a bit here.#T3#
Silva Jr tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
Silva Jr prevents Pavlov from improving position. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov working away.#T4#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Silva Jr trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T5#
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Silva Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Silva Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pavlov escapes and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Silva Jr
Pavlov trying to control the position but Silva Jr is working away.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Silva Jr
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Pavlov looking to control but Silva Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Silva Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Pavlov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva Jr is surviving well by controlling Pavlov's body position as best he can.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely.
Silva Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silva Jr is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T9#
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (16) vs (0) Silva Jr
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
Silva Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.#T10#
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T11#
Silva Jr wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Silva Jr is working away.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (19) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva Jr, not yet.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov 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.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hirsch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hirsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hirsch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva Jr gets underhooks to prevent Hirsch's takedown attempt.
Silva Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Hirsch is trying to trip Silva Jr. He has hold of a leg but Silva Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hirsch persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Hirsch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Hirsch pushing down on Silva Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Hirsch prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Hirsch content to control rather than advance.
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr controlling the position well.
Silva Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Hirsch has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Hirsch#T2#
Silva Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Hirsch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Silva Jr trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Hirsch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hirsch defends it easily.
Hirsch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hirsch preventing the sweep. #T5#
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hirsch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Hirsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.#T7##SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle but Hirsch pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch passes Silva Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hirsch is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch content to control rather than advance.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it. #T8#
Silva Jr is looking to control Hirsch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
Hirsch prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Hirsch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hirsch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva Jr has Hirsch pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Hirsch postures up.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Hirsch content to stall in guard here.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hirsch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirsch has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there. #T11#
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch is continuing to stall.
Hirsch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva Jr's guard.
Well,Silva Jr is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Silva Jr wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
Hirsch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hirsch is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hirsch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva Jr gets full guard.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Hirsch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch is pushing down on Silva Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Hirsch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg. #T14#
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Hirsch keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard but Hirsch has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (8) Hirsch
Silva Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 8 to 0.
Harry Hirsch is the new heavyweight champion!
Harry Hirsch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva Jr's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr is still trying to improve position.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr is trying to keep Camara in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Camara controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Silva Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva Jr, not yet.
Silva Jr trying to control the position here.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has his foot on Camara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camara works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr has his hands on Camara's head, controlling the position.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position.
Silva Jr 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: Camara (2) vs (2) Silva Jr
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Camara is defending well.
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr is looking to pass Camara's guard but actually Camara recovers to full guard.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camara is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr 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.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr working a defensive guard here.
Silva Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (4) Silva Jr#T9#
Silva Jr is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.
Camara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Camara is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr controlling the pace.
Camara is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camara wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Camara wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Silva Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Silva Jr is keen to just control but Camara is a slippery customer.
Silva Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camara gets full guard.
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Silva Jr stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Camara is pulling down on Silva Jr's head to control his posture.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr content to stall in guard here. #T14#
More stalling from Silva Jr.#SUB#
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silva Jr gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silva Jr wins on points by 5 to 4.
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (4) vs (0) Silva Jr
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva Jr is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo staying calm.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silva Jr tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
Silva Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Lo prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Lo trying to control the pace.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Silva Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva Jr controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Silva Jr 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: Lo (4) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lo is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Silva Jr not doing much here.
It looks like Silva Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr stalling.
Lo is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Lo is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
Lo can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lo is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Silva Jr passes into side control, despite Lo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (5) Silva Jr
Lo wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr taking a breather here. #T9#
Lo prevents Silva Jr from improving position.
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Silva Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lo is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
Silva Jr takes a little break here. Lo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Silva Jr advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lo (4) vs (7) Silva Jr
Lo can't escape the position.
Lo wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11##T12#
Lo is working to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva Jr tries to control but Lo wriggling away. #T13#
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lo is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva Jr prevents Lo from getting the reversal.#T14#
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 289 Tokyo
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hirsch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Silva Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr is staying tight to Hirsch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hirsch tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (6) vs (0) Hirsch
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Hirsch working to try and regain half guard.
Hirsch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva Jr not doing much here.
Silva Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hirsch is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Hirsch keeping control of the position. #T2#
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Hirsch trying to control from the bottom.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr stalling. #T3#
Silva Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hirsch for as long as he can get away with.
Hirsch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hirsch regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Hirsch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (6) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirsch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva Jr, not yet. #T5#
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Hirsch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Hirsch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hirsch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hirsch prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Silva Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (6) vs (5) Hirsch
Silva Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Silva Jr to control.
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hirsch with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.#T8#
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Hirsch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hirsch wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Hirsch content to control rather than advance.
Silva Jr wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working. #T9#
Hirsch prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well.
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva Jr.#T10#
Hirsch is pushing down on Silva Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Hirsch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hirsch in particular looking to stall.
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva Jr manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirsch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11#
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Hirsch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hirsch won't allow Silva Jr to sweep him here. #T12#
Silva Jr is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Hirsch pushes down on Silva Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hirsch jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (6) vs (8) Hirsch
Hirsch working away.
Silva Jr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hirsch is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (6) vs (10) Hirsch#T13#
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva Jr is just holding on here. Hirsch manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (6) vs (13) Hirsch
Hirsch slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
Hirsch wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Silva Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (13) Hirsch
Silva Jr controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 13 to 8.
Harry Hirsch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 288
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 7 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hozdic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Hozdic finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic content to stall in guard here.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Hozdic pushes down on Silva Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hozdic controlling the pace.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic wants to free his trapped foot but Silva Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hozdic manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Hozdic#T2#
Hozdic trying to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr wants to control but Hozdic is having none of it.
Silva Jr tries to reverse the position but Hozdic maintains control.
My spies in Outlier Martial Arts inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (0) vs (8) Hozdic#T3#
Silva Jr is trying to break free.
Hozdic biding his time, controlling Silva Jr. #SUB2#
Silva Jr showing good submission defense here.
Silva Jr is really stuck here.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Silva Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hozdic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hozdic controls the action.
Hozdic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silva Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hozdic's guard. Nice work there by Silva Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (8) Hozdic
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T5#
Hozdic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (10) Hozdic
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #T6#
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hozdic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7##SUB#
Silva Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hozdic escapes and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (13) Hozdic
Hozdic trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (13) Hozdic#T8#
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to stall here but Hozdic recovers full guard.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.#T9#
Hozdic 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.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva Jr controls the pace.#T10#
Hozdic is pulling down on Silva Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva Jr, at least for the moment.
Hozdic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment.
Silva Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Hozdic is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
Silva Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva Jr'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.#T12#
Hozdic is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Silva Jr 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.
Hozdic is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr stays in close to Hozdic's body and controls the position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T14#
Hozdic looking to control.
Hozdic controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Hozdic looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 13 to 4.
Dragan Hozdic is the new heavyweight champion!
Dragan Hozdic very nearly forgot to thank HELLS BALLS RECOVERY amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 286 LA
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 6 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hozdic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva Jr did well to prevent Hozdic getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva Jr is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
Hozdic prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr controlling the position well.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Hozdic sits in half guard.
Silva Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Silva Jr managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hozdic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva Jr is tightening it up a little... Hozdic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hozdic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hozdic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dragan Hozdic spoke after the fight, saying 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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Event:
CWC 285 MTL
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Torres rushes Silva Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres is looking for a takedown.
Silva Jr is pressed up against the cage. Torres has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva Jr down to the mat. Silva Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torres is looking to clinch but Silva Jr is avoiding it.
Ricco Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Torres clinches.
Silva Jr stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
Rich Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricco Torres.
Torres goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva Jr prevents it.
#TD#
Silva Jr wants the takedown. Torres is fighting it off but Silva Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Torres's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Torres
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Torres has control of Silva Jr's left arm, preventing Silva Jr from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Torres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Torres is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
Silva Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva Jr'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.
Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Silva Jr is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.#T5#
Torres has his hands clasped together around Silva Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Silva Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Torres tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Silva Jr tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it. #T6#
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Torres wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr is controlling the pace.
Torres wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
#T7#
Torres is controlling Silva Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Torres is controlling Silva Jr's trapped leg to prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.#T8#
Torres tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Silva Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Torres trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
#T9#
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Silva Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Torres wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
#T10#
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Silva Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Torres
Silva Jr trying to control but Torres is having none of it.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Silva Jr.#T12#
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torres tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Bok trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Silva Jr#T2#
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Jr defends it easily.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Bok keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Silva Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Silva Jr has moved into half guard.
Bok is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva Jr forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Bok looking to control.
Bok is trying to hold Silva Jr in close to prevent damage but Silva Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Silva Jr
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Silva Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Silva Jr is taking a breather. Bok 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.#T7#
Silva Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva Jr pulls his head out easily.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bok is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bok avoid being mounted?
Silva Jr stalling. #T8#
Silva Jr prevents Bok from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (8) Silva Jr
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Silva Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva Jr working away.
Silva Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Silva Jr works to advance to full mount. Bok defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (2) vs (10) Silva Jr#T10#
Bok sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Silva Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Silva Jr is trying to control. Bok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva Jr stalling.
Silva Jr is trying to control. Bok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bok is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (13) Silva Jr
Bok looks to move to half guard but instead Silva Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (2) vs (15) Silva Jr#T12#
Bok regains half guard.#SUB#
Bok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
#T13#
Bok is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Bok wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bok is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 15 to 2.
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 6 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Silva Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hozdic to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Hozdic preventing the sweep.
Hozdic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Silva Jr working a defensive guard here.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Silva Jr working a defensive guard but Hozdic manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Silva Jr#T2#
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Hozdic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hozdic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hozdic wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Hozdic happy to just control the position for now.
Silva Jr struggling a bit here.#T3#
Silva Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Silva Jr wants to control but Hozdic postures up.#T4#
Silva Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face as Hozdic controls the position.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic controls the position.
Hozdic'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.#T5#
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hozdic wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Silva Jr tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic taking a breather here.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Silva Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hozdic uses his free foot to push down on Silva Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Silva Jr
Hozdic controlling from the full mount.
Silva Jr tries to reverse the position but Hozdic maintains control.#T9#
Silva Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hozdic controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hozdic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tries to hold on but Hozdic postures up.
Silva Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr regains half guard.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well.
Hozdic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T11#
Silva Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hozdic has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (14) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tries to improve his position but instead Hozdic has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (17) vs (0) Silva Jr
Hozdic gets his hands free as Silva Jr looks to control.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Hozdic has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
I would not like to be Silva Jr right now.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Hozdic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Hozdic just sinks the hooks in.
Silva Jr is trying to break free.
Hozdic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hozdic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silva Jr.#T13#
Silva Jr tries to break free.
Hozdic tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva Jr pushed the leg off.
Silva Jr tries to escape the position.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Hozdic just sinks the hooks in.
Silva Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hozdic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Silva Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Silva Jr staying busy and making it hard for Hozdic to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Silva Jr right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Dragan Hozdic is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Dragan Hozdic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 275
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sparxx clinches up with Silva Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Silva Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparxx controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T2#
Sparxx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva Jr not doing much here.
Silva Jr is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva Jr trying to control the pace. #T4#
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silva Jr not doing much here.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Silva Jr takes a little break here. Sparxx wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva Jr off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (4) Sparxx
Silva Jr tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva Jr for a finish. #T6##SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva Jr for a finish. #SUB2#
Sparxx is persistently looking for the submission but Silva Jr is defending it well.
Silva Jr prevents Sparxx from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Sparxx has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silva Jr trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him. #T7##SUB2#
Sparxx has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sparxx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a choke. Silva Jr gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Silva Jr manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (4) Sparxx#T8#
Sparxx is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Silva Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr controlling the action here. #T9#
Silva Jr is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Silva Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr stalling.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Silva Jr wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T11#
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Silva Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Sparxx wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
#T12#
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx wants to control but Silva Jr passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (13) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx prevents Silva Jr from moving into mount. #T13#
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr slows the pace down. #T14#
Silva Jr'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.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CWC 267
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Puto has managed to clinch.
Silva Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Puto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Puto is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Puto to the mat. Puto regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Puto
Puto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puto wants to hit a sweep here but Silva Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Puto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Puto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Puto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Puto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puto is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Puto wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva Jr wants to pass to mount but Puto is defending the position.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Puto defends it.
Puto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Puto is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (0) Puto
Puto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Silva Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (10) vs (0) Puto
Silva Jr tries to control but Puto wriggling away.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva Jr trying to control but Puto is having none of it.
Puto tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Puto to control.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Puto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr content just to control the position here. #T8#
Puto is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Puto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Puto is trying to escape the mount.
Puto is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Puto is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Puto to get half guard.
Puto is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva Jr in particular looking to stall.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg. #T10#
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr is stalling here. Puto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Puto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (4) Puto#SUB2#
Puto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva Jr, who protects the arm well.
Silva Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puto tries to advance to mount but Silva Jr denies him. #T11##SUB2#
Puto swings around for an armbar but Silva Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (12) vs (4) Puto
Silva Jr is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Puto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva Jr has passed into half guard!
Silva Jr trying to control the pace.
Silva Jr passes into side control, despite Puto's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (15) vs (4) Puto#T12#
Puto tries to control but Silva Jr manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (18) vs (4) Puto
Silva Jr is not going to allow Puto to sit and survive in this position.
Silva Jr has the hooks in. Puto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva Jr controlling the position well here. Puto rolled but Silva Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Puto can't escape the position.
Silva Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Puto doesn't escape. #T13#
Puto wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto just trying to survive but Silva Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silva Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Puto tries to buck him off.
Silva Jr keeps control of the position as Puto tries to break free.
Silva Jr gets his hands free as Puto looks to control. #T14#
Silva Jr tries to keep control of the position but Puto is staying busy.
I would not like to be Puto right now.
Puto is trying to break free.
Silva Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Puto is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 260
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Silva Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morgan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.
Morgan controlling from the top position. #T1#
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Morgan#SUB2#
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Morgan is still trying to improve position.
Silva Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (2) Morgan
Silva Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Morgan's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Silva Jr working away.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Silva Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Silva Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Morgan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) Morgan
Silva Jr tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Morgan can't escape the position.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Morgan regains half guard.
Silva Jr trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Silva Jr sits in half guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Silva Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morgan won't allow Silva Jr to pass to mount.
Silva Jr wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it. #T7#
Morgan is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan is trying to escape the position but Silva Jr is controlling the position.
Morgan prevents Silva Jr from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva Jr gets to mount! Morgan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (12) vs (2) Morgan#T8#
Morgan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (12) vs (4) Morgan
Silva Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (14) vs (4) Morgan
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Morgan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva Jr has picked Morgan up and slammed him! Morgan can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva Jr manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (17) vs (4) Morgan
Silva Jr tries to move to mount but Morgan blocks the move with his legs.
Morgan being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Morgan trying to remain calm as Silva Jr controls from the top position.
Morgan prevents Silva Jr from improving position. #T10#
Silva Jr controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva Jr staying calm.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Morgan gets back to half guard.
Morgan wants to sweep but Silva Jr has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (20) vs (4) Morgan
Morgan tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
Morgan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva Jr off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (20) vs (8) Morgan#T12##SUB2#
Morgan looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Morgan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva Jr breaks Morgan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (22) vs (8) Morgan
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Morgan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva Jr stacks Morgan 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 Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (25) vs (8) Morgan#T13#
Silva Jr taking a breather here.
Silva Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.
Morgan tries to buck Silva Jr off but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Morgan keeps trying to improve his position.
Morgan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (27) vs (8) Morgan
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 27 to 8.
An out of breath Rich Silva Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 256
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Cedric Simard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Simard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva Jr swivels and escapes.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simard sprawls and moves away.
Cedric Simard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simard goes for a double leg but Silva Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva Jr continues to drive forward.
Silva Jr feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Simard gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Simard
Silva Jr is looking to control Simard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr trying to control here.
#T1#
Silva Jr manages to get to full guard.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva Jr's guard.
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simard is working away from the top position though.
Simard stalling. #T2#
Simard prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Simard trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
Silva Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Simard has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Simard
Silva Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Silva Jr prevents Simard from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simard tries to take his opponent's back but Silva Jr turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (5) Simard#T4#
Silva Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva Jr won't allow Simard to sweep him here.
Simard is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Simard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simard keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Silva Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Silva Jr won't allow Simard to sweep him here.
Simard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Silva Jr stays in close to Simard's body and controls the position.
Silva Jr'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.
Silva Jr postures up.
#T8#
Silva Jr content to stall in guard here.
Simard is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Simard is controlling Silva Jr's posture.#T9#
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Simard wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Simard wants to control the position but Silva Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Silva Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simard is trying to control but Silva Jr passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (5) Simard
Simard is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Simard's face as Silva Jr controls the position. #T12#
Further stalling from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simard! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (7) vs (5) Simard
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Simard is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now. #T13#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Silva Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Simard tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr content just to control the position here. #T14#
Silva Jr prevents Simard from getting the reversal.
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Simard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr tries to avoid it but Lo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva Jr to the ground. Silva Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Lo is quick to defend against it.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lo.
Silva Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rich Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Lo.
Lo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo closes the distance and clinches up with Silva Jr, looking for a takedown. Lo pushes Silva Jr against the cage but Silva Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr defends it nicely.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lo.
Lo has a takedown stuffed.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Silva Jr as Lo shoots in.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Lo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lo shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Lo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr defends it nicely.#T2#
Lo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Silva Jr shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Lo
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Silva Jr is not content to let Lo control the position.#T3#
Lo wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Silva Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva Jr controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Lo preventing the sweep.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Silva Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Lo
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Lo wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Silva Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T7#
Silva Jr trying to control here.
Lo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (8) Lo
Silva Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (0) vs (11) Lo#T8#
Lo has the hooks in. Silva Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silva Jr is trying to break free.
#T9#
Lo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Silva Jr buck him off.
Lo controlling well, preventing Silva Jr from escaping the position.
Lo biding his time, controlling Silva Jr. #T10#
Silva Jr is really stuck here.
Lo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lo keeps control of the position as Silva Jr tries to break free.
#T11#
Lo controls the action.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T12#
Lo avoiding Silva Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Lo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silva Jr rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Lo controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva Jr trying to control but not successfully.
Silva Jr tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 11 to 0.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 239
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gelfen scores with a takedown into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gelfen is one step ahead there.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen keeps trying to improve his position.
Gelfen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Gelfen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Gelfen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gelfen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Gelfen
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Gelfen.
Gelfen can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (2) Gelfen
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Gelfen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gelfen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Silva Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen regains half guard.
Gelfen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Gelfen is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva Jr pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (2) Gelfen
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva Jr trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Gelfen wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Gelfen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gelfen wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (13) vs (2) Gelfen
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Silva Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gelfen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (13) vs (4) Gelfen
Gelfen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gelfen postures up.
#T9#
Gelfen is looking to advance position but Silva Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (17) vs (4) Gelfen
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely.
Gelfen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gelfen tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.#T10#
Silva Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gelfen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gelfen keeps working.
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.
Gelfen trying to control from the bottom.
Gelfen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva Jr is staying active.
Gelfen wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
#T11#
Gelfen is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Gelfen trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
#SUB2#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gelfen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Silva Jr has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (20) vs (4) Gelfen#T12#
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gelfen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (20) vs (6) Gelfen
Gelfen content to stall in guard here.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully. #T13#
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr wants to control the position but Gelfen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gelfen is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr manages to get to full guard.
Silva Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gelfen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (22) vs (6) Gelfen#T14#
Gelfen is looking to sweep but instead, Silva Jr has passed into half guard.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gelfen is trying to control but Silva Jr manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (25) vs (6) Gelfen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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. |
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Event:
CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Morgan goes for a double leg but Silva Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva Jr continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Morgan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morgan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Silva Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (2) Morgan#T1#
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morgan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) Morgan
Silva Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Morgan is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan looking for a sweep but Silva Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (9) vs (2) Morgan#T3#
Silva Jr tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Morgan manages to control the position for a moment.
Silva Jr wants to control but instead Morgan manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Morgan gets full guard.
Morgan working a defensive guard but Silva Jr passes into half guard.
Silva Jr prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well. #SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (12) vs (2) Morgan#T5#
Morgan regains half guard.
Morgan is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well. #T6#
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (15) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
Morgan trying to control but Silva Jr flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (18) vs (2) Morgan#SUB#
Silva Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for the choke from the back. #T7#
Morgan is trying to break free.
Will Silva Jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silva Jr controls the action.
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva Jr gets his hands free.
Morgan breaks Silva Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (18) vs (4) Morgan
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Silva Jr is working away.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is looking to stall here but Silva Jr recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Morgan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva Jr is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (20) vs (4) Morgan
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.#T11##SUB2#
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morgan's guard. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Silva Jr passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (23) vs (4) Morgan
Silva Jr controls the position.
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Silva Jr wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr controlling from side mount.
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him. #T13#
Morgan trying his best to control but Silva Jr has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (25) vs (4) Morgan
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva Jr'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.#T14#
Silva Jr looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr controlling his opponent.
Silva Jr tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva Jr's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Lo prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silva Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Silva Jr gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr seems keen to control Lo's posture.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva Jr is pulling down on Lo's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lo is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva Jr working a defensive guard here.
Silva Jr trying to control the position here. #T3#
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva Jr looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lo 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.
Silva Jr is controlling Lo's posture.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Silva Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lo is now in half guard.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Lo postures up. #T6#
Lo 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.
Silva Jr controlling Lo's posture.
Lo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva Jr controlling Lo's posture. #T7#
Silva Jr looking to control.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Silva Jr is pulling down on Lo's head to control his posture.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Silva Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Lo won't allow Silva Jr to sweep him here.
Silva Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lo won't allow Silva Jr to sweep him here.
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB2#
Silva Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Lo controlling the position.
Silva Jr keeps Lo under control for a moment.#T13#
Silva Jr is being controlled here.
Silva Jr is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Silva Jr holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Silva Jr is not content to let Lo control the position.
Lo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva Jr's shoulder. That is not cool. #T14#
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CACC 217
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tormenta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta stands and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Tormenta#SUB2#
Tormenta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tormenta but great work by Silva Jr. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (5) Tormenta
Silva Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tormenta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta is looking to improve his position.
Tormenta manages to get to full guard.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Tormenta is keeping the position.#T1#
Silva Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tormenta can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tormenta tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Tormenta is trying to control but can't.
Silva Jr prevents Tormenta from improving his position.
Tormenta won't allow Silva Jr to pass to mount. #T2#
Tormenta gets full guard.
Tormenta is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up. #SUB2#
Tormenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tormenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Tormenta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr content to stall in guard here.
Tormenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (7) Tormenta
Silva Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tormenta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tormenta postures up.
My spies in Doc Dannis Death Squad inform me that Tormenta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tormenta trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta 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.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass.
Silva Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva Jr, not yet. #T5#
Tormenta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Tormenta defends easily.
Tormenta looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tormenta content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Silva Jr has locked up a guillotine! Silva Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tormenta is holding on here and Silva Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Tormenta has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Silva Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Silva Jr!
An out of breath Rich Silva Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 207: Steel vs Simon
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Manuel Neuer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Neuer moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Silva Jr successfully pulls guard.
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Neuer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Neuer from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr pulls Neuer in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neuer is one step ahead there.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Neuer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Neuer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Silva Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Neuer is looking to defend but Silva Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Neuer! Silva Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Neuer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rich Silva Jr!
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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. |
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Event:
CACC 205: Nielsen vs Silva Jr
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nielsen moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Silva Jr manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr has his hands on Nielsen's head, controlling the position.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nielsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nielsen has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nielsen stands and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (3) vs (0) Silva Jr#T3#
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Silva Jr wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Silva Jr is working away.
Silva Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but Silva Jr denies him.
Silva Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva Jr is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it. #T4#
Nielsen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (3) vs (2) Silva Jr
Nielsen is refusing to be controlled, as Silva Jr sits in half guard.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nielsen working for a triangle but Silva Jr defends it easily.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Nielsen looking to control.
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Silva Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving. #T6##SUB#
Nielsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nielsen controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nielsen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silva Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nielsen pulls down on the head and he's put Silva Jr to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, 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.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CACC 195: Ty vs Schultz II
Date: May 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Fortier or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva Jr, which made it look bad.
Silva Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fortier.#TD#
Fortier gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fortier (4) vs (0) Silva Jr
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Fortier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Fortier tries for a kimura but Silva Jr is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing good reports from Fortier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB#
Fortier is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Fortier tries for a kimura but Silva Jr is defending well.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Fortier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fortier's guard! Nice work there by Silva Jr! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (2) Silva Jr
Fortier tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Silva Jr stays in close to Fortier's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Fortier has his foot on Silva Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Fortier is keeping the position.
Silva Jr passes Fortier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fortier is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Fortier trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Fortier wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura but Fortier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva Jr to get the leverage.
Fortier tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Silva Jr is keen to just control but Fortier is a slippery customer.#T5#
Fortier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
Fortier is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr is keen to just control but Fortier is a slippery customer.
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Silva Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (5) Silva Jr
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Fortier is working away.
Fortier wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Fortier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fortier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fortier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva Jr. #T7#
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fortier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fortier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving. #SUB#
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Silva Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Fortier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (5) Silva Jr#SUB#
Fortier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva Jr has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (7) Silva Jr#SUB#
Silva Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva Jr trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fortier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (6) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T9#
Fortier stops Silva Jr from passing to mount.
Silva Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fortier! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fortier (6) vs (12) Silva Jr
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Fortier tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.
Fortier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fortier is just holding on here. Silva Jr manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fortier (6) vs (15) Silva Jr#T10#
Silva Jr keeps control of the position as Fortier tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silva Jr controlling the positon.
Fortier breaks Silva Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (8) vs (15) Silva Jr
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fortier trying to move into half guard but instead Silva Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (8) vs (17) Silva Jr
Silva Jr controlling from the top position.
Fortier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there. #T11#
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Fortier trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Silva Jr defends easily.
#SUB#
Fortier has his foot on Silva Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#T12##SUB#
Silva Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fortier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
Fortier has his foot on Silva Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#T13#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving. #SUB#
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.
Silva Jr 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. #T14#
Silva Jr forces his way into half guard.
Fortier gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silva Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 17 to 8.
After winning the bout, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Bright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva Jr's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Bright
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Bright keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Bright seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bill Bright!
An out of breath Bill Bright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pripyat clinches up with Silva Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pripyat smiles and moves away.
Pripyat goes for a double leg but Silva Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Silva Jr continues to drive forward.
Silva Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Pripyat moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Silva Jr pulls guard.
Silva Jr 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.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard. #T1#
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pripyat is looking to advance position but Silva Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (0) Pripyat
Silva Jr prevents Pripyat from getting the reversal.
Pripyat is still trying to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Silva Jr is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pripyat is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pripyat flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Silva Jr anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pripyat and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Silva Jr slips an arm under Pripyat chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Silva Jr has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Silva Jr is squeezing on Pripyat like an anaconda would it's prey. Pripyat fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 170: Krawlee vs Brown
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kilpi has Silva Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kilpi tries for a takedown but Silva Jr manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Silva Jr successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a triangle here but Silva Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kilpi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kilpi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva Jr swings around for an armbar but Kilpi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (2) Kilpi#T2#
Silva Jr 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.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Kilpi controlling him for the moment.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Monsters BJJ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Silva Jr passes Kilpi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kilpi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kilpi sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Kilpi gets back to full guard.
Kilpi trying to control the position.
Kilpi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (4) Kilpi
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Kilpi controlling him for the moment.
Silva Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpi is proving a slippery customer.
Kilpi is looking to advance position but Silva Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (11) vs (4) Kilpi#T5##SUB#
Silva Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kilpi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (11) vs (6) Kilpi
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Kilpi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva Jr looking to control.
#T6#
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Silva Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kilpi has passed into half guard!
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
Kilpi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva Jr trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
#T7#
Kilpi trying to control from half guard but Silva Jr is working away.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Kilpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilpi controlling the action here.
Kilpi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (11) vs (9) Kilpi#T8#
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr is trying to control Kilpi's posture but Kilpi avoids it.
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.
Kilpi wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilpi.
#T9#
Kilpi is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now.
Silva Jr trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva Jr is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Kilpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
Silva Jr is not content to let Kilpi control the position.
Kilpi is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now.
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Silva Jr gets full guard.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Kilpi has control of the leg. #T12#
Kilpi tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it. #SUB#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Silva Jr is looking to control Kilpi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kilpi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Kilpi trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
Silva Jr is staying active underneath Kilpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kilpi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
#T14#
Silva Jr gets full guard.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Kilpi tries to pass.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard.
Kilpi keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kilpi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PFC 240 Golovkin vs Puno
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Pony takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr moves to clinch but Pony breaks away
and Pony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Silva Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Pony counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva Jr misses with a hook
enabling Pony to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Pony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva Jr is defending well for now.
Silva Jr avoiding damage as Pony throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Silva Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pony throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silva Jrs head.
Silva Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva Jr jumps guard but Pony turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva Jr avoids it.
Pony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva Jr.
Pony blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
Pony has a couple of punches blocked by Silva Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pony lands a knee to the body.
Silva Jr avoiding damage as Pony throws knees to the body.
Pony lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pony trying to land knees to the body.
Silva Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pony misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva Jr avoiding damage as Pony throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Silva Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pony walks away with a smile on his face. Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pony Pony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Silva Jr.
Pony throws a body punch but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Silva Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pony with a body shot.
Silva Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pony ducks under a wild hook from Silva Jr.
Pony is looking for a counter combo.
Silva Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Pony is just out of range.#T4#
Pony gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Pony takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pony Pony dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Silva Jr misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pony misses the target.#CL#
Pony rushes Silva Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Silva Jr.
Good body shot from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Silva Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Silva Jr.
Pony misses with a punch to the body.
Pony misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr pushes Pony back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Silva Jr.
Pony throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pony.
Silva Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pony backwards.
Pony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva Jr scores with a shot to the side of Pony's head.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Pony controls the action.
#TD2#
Silva Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva Jr 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#
Silva Jr stops Pony from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Silva Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pony sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working for a kimura but Pony is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Pony is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Silva Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working for a kimura but Pony is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva Jr is thwarting Pony's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working for a kimura but Pony is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Pony rushes Silva Jr and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pony misses with a knee strike.
Pony tries to circle away but Silva Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Pony lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Pony tries a knee to the head but Silva Jr blocks it.
Silva Jr misses with some punches.
Silva Jr tries to work over Pony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pony misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pony lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pony lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva Jr.
Pony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Pony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Silva Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Pony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pony throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pony throws a leg kick but Silva Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Silva Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pony connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Pony cracks Silva Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pony ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Pony.
Silva Jr lands a nice hook to Pony's body. Pony takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Silva Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Silva Jr circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pony to the canvas! Pony doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Silva Jr keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
PFC 232 Arundel vs Gravas
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Silva Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Silva Jr.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupree jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dupree tests Silva Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dupree.
Dupree misses with a hook.
Silva Jr throwing a counter right hand but Dupree manages to avoid it.
Silva Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dupree looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva Jr wants to clinch.
Silva Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dupree.#CUT#It looks like Christophe Dupree has been cut.
Silva Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Dupree throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Dupree.
Silva Jr blocks a head kick by Dupree.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva Jr misses the target.
Dupree lands a really nice looking cross but Silva Jr seems unphased.
Dupree ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dupree lands with a good body shot.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Silva Jr counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Dupree manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Dupree.
Silva Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD2#
Dupree feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva Jr sprawling to the canvas! Silva Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dupree finish him?!
#ROC2#Silva Jr is rocked!
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 Jr defending well as Dupree loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Silva Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva Jr tries to get into range but Dupree steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Silva Jr! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dupree scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christophe Dupree!
In his post fight interview, Christophe Dupree started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
PFC 224 Monkey vs Gravas
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nao.
Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Silva Jr catches Nao right on the button with a cross.
Silva Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Nao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr misses with a straight left.
Nao works the jab nicely.
Silva Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nao was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva Jr.
Nao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva Jr takes a swing at Nao's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Silva Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nao manages to circle out of the way.
Silva Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nao ducks under a wild hook from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr is looking to wear down Nao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva Jr with a nice calf kick.
Nao misses with a wild body shot.
Silva Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva Jr misses the target. #CL#
Silva Jr pushes Nao up against the cage in a clinch.
Nao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Silva Jr manages to pull guard.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Nao controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Nao looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nao looking to pass the guard.
Nao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Nao 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.#T3#
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Nao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nao throws a looping overhand right but Silva Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Silva Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silva Jr looks to throw the jab but Nao is out of range.
Nao tries to work over Silva Jr's front leg with a kick but Silva Jr checks it.
Nao throws a chopping leg kick but Silva Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nao misses with a looping right.
Nao misses with an uppercut.
Silva Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Silva Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva Jr. Nao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nao tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva Jr is wise to it.#CL#
Silva Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nao throws a head punch that misses.
Nao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nao misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Nao fails to land.
Nao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nao pushes Silva Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva Jr is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nao walks away with a smile on his face. Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Nao misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Nao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nao throws a big shot that misses.
Silva Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nao at a distance.
Nao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva Jr misses with a looping right.
Nao throws a shot from downtown. Silva Jr moves away and avoids it.
Silva Jr throws a jab when Nao was well out of range.
Silva Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nao.
Silva Jr misses with a body shot
and Silva Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr jabs Nao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Nao does no damage.
Silva Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silva Jr slips a jab from Nao.
Nao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva Jr is out of range and Nao settles back down. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva Jr. Nao does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva Jr. Nao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nao misses with a leg kick.
Silva Jr scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Nao tries to keep at a distance but Silva Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva Jr lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Silva Jr.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva Jr jumps guard but Nao stands there with Silva Jr around his waist. Silva Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nao misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Nao holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva Jr drops back down to his feet.
Nao throws a head punch that misses.
Nao lands a left hand.
Nao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva Jr.
Nao lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Silva Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nao uses from the top position.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Nao tries to pass.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nao. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nao is looking to stand up but Silva Jr won't let him. #SU2#
Nao decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva Jr, up you get! #T3#
Silva Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nao takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Silva Jr coming out on top.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solomon Nao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Nao.
Silva Jr throws a combination that misses
and Nao counters with a straight right hand.
Nao keeps the fight on the outside.
Nao steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nao throws a hook but Silva Jr avoids it easily.#T4#
Silva Jr throws a jab when Nao was well out of range.
Silva Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Nao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva Jr throws a front kick aimed at Nao's knee but Nao avoids it well.
Nao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silva Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nao is able to avoid easily.
Silva Jr with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva Jr is looking to clinch.
Silva Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nao was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva Jr.
Nao flicks out a counter leg kick but Silva Jr steps away.
Nao throws a leg kick but Silva Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Rich Silva Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Silva Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva Jr misses the body punch
and Nao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva Jr cracks Nao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva Jr with the inside leg kick.
Nao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr backing away here, and Nao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silva Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Nao misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silva Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva Jr thows a body kick. Nao tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Silva Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Nao tests Silva Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva Jr looks for the body kick but Nao saw that one coming.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nao.
Nao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva Jr momentarily.
Silva Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nao.
Silva Jr misses with a body kick.
Silva Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nao.
Silva Jr punishes Nao's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Nao slips a jab and a cross from Silva Jr.
Nao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nao.
Nao looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range.
Nao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nao.
Nao misses with a body kick.
Silva Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva Jr moves to clinch but Nao breaks away
and Nao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Nao swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva Jr.
Nao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rich Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nao misses with a hook.
Silva Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Nao counter with a right hand.
Nao looks to land a body kick but Silva Jr moved away.
Silva Jr tries to clinch
and Nao counters with a nice body shot.
Silva Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Nao breaks away and moves out of range.
Nao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nao.
Nao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva Jr looks to clinch
and Nao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva Jr misses with a hook
and Nao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Silva Jr is rocked!
Silva Jr slips a straight right by Nao.
Silva Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Silva Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Nao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Solomon Nao.
I think Nao 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Nao!
Solomon Nao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
PFC 219 Panda vs Kemp
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good shot there by McDonald.
A cross from McDonald lands.#ROC#Silva Jr is rocked!
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald connects with a jab.
Silva Jr moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Silva Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Silva Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva Jr misses.
Silva Jr tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Silva Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva Jr swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Silva Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
#KD#
McDonald drops Silva Jr with a nice combination! McDonald dives into Silva Jr's guard, looking to finish!
Silva Jr is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?#CUT#It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva Jr is tightening it up a little... McDonald has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McDonald reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McDonald taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jim Bob McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'. |
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Event:
PFC 214 Perera vs Kemp
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva Jr has wrist control.#SUB#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murhaa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Murhaa stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Silva Jr has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Murhaa manages to get his head free but now Silva Jr has transitioned to an armbar! Murhaa grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Silva Jr! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ICS 54
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Fortier there.
Silva Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Silva Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silva Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva Jr. Silva Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortier feints and then cracks Silva Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva Jr down. #T1#
Fortier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fortier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fortier slips a jab and a cross from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the side of Fortier's head but Fortier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva Jr digs a good hook to Fortier's body.
Fortier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva Jr scores with a body shot.
Silva Jr misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Fortier misses the target.
Silva Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Fortier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Silva Jr scores with a hook to the body. Fortier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva Jr throws a body punch but Fortier moves out of range.
Silva Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortier was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortier throws out the jab.
Silva Jr staying out of range there.
Silva Jr tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva Jr, as that shot connected.
Silva Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Silva Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Fortier lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Silva Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Fortier.
Fortier blocks an uppercut.
Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Silva Jr successfully pulls guard.
Fortier 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. #SU#
Fortier stands up from Silva Jr's guard - Fortier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fortier misses the body punch
and Silva Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva Jr throws a push kick but Fortier slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Silva Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortier lands a slapping body shot.
Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Fortier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fortier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fortier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Silva Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortier.#KD#
Fortier drops Silva Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Silva Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Fortier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Silva Jr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
Fortier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samson Fortier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rich Silva Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fortier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortier throws an overhand right that lands on Silva Jr's shoulder, as Silva Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Fortier misses the shot to the body.
Fortier misses with a hook
enabling Silva Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fortier is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortier is just out of range.
Fortier thuds his right hand into Silva Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fortier.
Fortier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Silva Jr punishes Fortier's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva Jr throws a nice looking combination but Fortier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fortier thuds a left hand into Silva Jr's body.
Fortier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Silva Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Silva Jr clinches.
Fortier swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortier pushes Silva Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Silva Jr avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage.
Silva Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fortier to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Silva Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva Jr's guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr has an active guard here but Fortier has managed to pass into half guard.
Fortier is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Silva Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fortier jumps into side control!
Fortier is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortier controlling the position from side mount.
Silva Jr tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fortier trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fortier is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortier thowing shots but they're missing.
Fortier controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Fortier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rich Silva Jr'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva Jr misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fortier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Fortier.
Silva Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortier keeps Silva Jr at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Fortier misses with a hook.
Fortier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva Jr.
Fortier digs a good body shot into Silva Jr's ribs.
Silva Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Fortier.
A big right from Silva Jr misses.
Silva Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Fortier coming out on top.
Silva Jr lands a body shot.
Silva Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rich Silva Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Silva Jr throws a looping overhand right but Fortier ducks down to avoid it.
Fortier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Fortier sends Silva Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fortier is motioning to the referee to let Silva Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Silva Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortier finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva Jr slips a jab from Fortier.
Silva Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fortier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva Jr.
A little jabbing left from Silva Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Fortier swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva Jr.
Fortier throws a nice looking combination but Silva Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fortier with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Fortier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva Jr.
Fortier scores with a shot to the body.
Silva Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Silva Jr throws a leg kick but Fortier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Samson Fortier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice straight punches there by Fortier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fortier.
A nice leg kick from Silva Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva Jr can do to turn this around?
Silva Jr throws the left hand but Fortier avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortier misses the target.
Silva Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fortier fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silva Jr just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Fortier misses with a body shot.
Silva Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fortier moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Fortier does no damage.
Silva Jr closes the distance but Fortier moves to the side
and Fortier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortier.
Nice jab there from Fortier.
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 Jr misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Fortier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fortier 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Fortier!
A relieved looking Samson Fortier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
ICS 50
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Rain cracks Silva Jr with a good jab.#CL#
Silva Jr rushes Rain and presses him up against the cage.
Rain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Rain holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva Jr drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Silva Jr pulls guard.
Silva Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rain trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Rain pushes down on Silva Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rain seems to be working for a kimura but Silva Jr defends the submission attempt.
Silva Jr is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rain.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Rain keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rain wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr has his hands clasped together around Rain's back. He's all about the action.
Silva Jr is trying to maintain the position but Rain is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rain stalling.
Rain tries to stand but can't do so whilst Silva Jr controls his leg.
Rain is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now.
Silva Jr is not content to let Rain control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Rain keeps him under control.
Rain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva Jr is not content to let Rain control the position.#SUB#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rain pulls his head out easily.
Silva Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rain keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva Jr passes into side control.
#T3#
Rain is trying to improve his position.
Rain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rain, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Silva Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rain, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Rain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Rain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Silva Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rain is trying to get back to half guard.
Rain keeps trying to improve his position.
Rain struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Silva Jr swings around for an armbar but Rain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva Jr's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heavy Rain will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Silva Jr tries to clinch up
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva Jr tries a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Silva Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rain.
Silva Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva Jr - that will leave a mark!
Silva Jr punishes Rain's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Rain misses.
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva Jr throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Rain counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva Jr throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Silva Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Silva Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Silva Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rain's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Silva Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Silva Jr moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Rain.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavy Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain moves out of range as Silva Jr strikes.
Rain tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva Jr is wise to it.
Silva Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Silva Jr throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rich Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Silva Jr does it's job there.
Silva Jr checks a leg kick.
Rain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rain works the jab nicely.
Silva Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Rain jabs at Silva Jr's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Rain misses.#CL#
Rain gets tackled into the cage by Silva Jr. Silva Jr maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Silva Jr.
#T2#
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rain.
Rain prevents a body shot from Silva Jr.
Rain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Rain manages to break the clinch.
Rain misses with a hook. Silva Jr ducked under it nicely.
Rain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Silva Jr misses its intended target.
Silva Jr scores with a nice strike.
Silva Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rain. That did some damage!
Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Rain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Rain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Rain lands a lovely overhand right.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva Jr manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Rain.
A nice side step and Rain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva Jr slips a jab from Rain.#T3#
Rain loads up on a big right hand but Silva Jr slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Silva Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain swings for the body but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Silva Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
It seemed like Rain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rain throws a hook but Silva Jr blocks it.
Rain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rain thuds a left hand into Silva Jr's body.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Silva Jr moves away from the strike by Rain.
Silva Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain throws a head kick that misses.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silva Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rain moves away from the strike by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Silva Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rain.
Silva Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Silva Jr misses.
Rain tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva Jr is wise to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Silva Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain throws a leg kick but Silva Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain tries a low kick but Silva Jr avoids it.
Silva Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Rain breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Rain lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain tries a low kick but Silva Jr avoids it.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Silva Jr is looking to counter the offense by Rain and move into the clinch.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Rich Silva Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva Jr takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Rain feints a jab promting Silva Jr to slip. Rain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva Jr slips a jab from Rain.
Rain slips a jab and a cross from Silva Jr.
Rain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva Jr wants to clinch.
Rain misses with a double jab.
Silva Jr misses with an uppercut.
Rain throws a head kick but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva Jr moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rain, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva Jr scores with the left hand. Rain knows he should have avoided that one.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Silva Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Rain slips a jab and a cross from Silva Jr.
Rain misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Silva Jr rushes Rain and presses him up against the cage.
Silva Jr fails to pull guard.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Rain.
Silva Jr is trying to pull guard but Rain has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Rain manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Rain.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Silva Jr moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva Jr misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Rain's corner calls for a 1-2. Rain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva Jr takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Rain throws out a counter right but Silva Jr avoids it with no problem.
Rain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr tries to clinch up.#T2#
Silva Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rain misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain misses with a hook
#CL#
and Silva Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Silva Jr controls the action.
Silva Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr blocks an uppercut.
Silva Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rain walks away with a smile on his face. Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Silva Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva Jr wants to clinch.
Silva Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain connects with a leg kick.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Silva Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain with a nice cross.
Rain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rain throws a series of punches but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Silva Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rain manages to circle out of the way.
Silva Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva Jr thuds his right hand into Rain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Silva Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Rain coming out on top.
Rain misses with a hook.
Silva Jr works Rain's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva Jr misses with a leg kick.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Silva Jr.#T4#
Silva Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Rain misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Rain tries to throw a body punch but Silva Jr avoids it by throwing Rain back against the cage.
Rain throws a head punch that misses.
Rain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards. #TD#
Silva Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva Jr has a closed guard, preventing Rain from standing up. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Rain postures up.
Rain looking to pass the guard.
Rain trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Rain forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heavy Rain.
I think Rain 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Heavy Rain!
Heavy Rain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
ICS 42
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva Jr wants to clinch.
Silva Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine scores with a body shot.
Silva Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laine counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva Jr tries to clinch up.
Silva Jr throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Silva Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Silva Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Silva Jr lands with a right hand. #CL#
Silva Jr clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva Jr is trying to pull guard but Laine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva Jr gets through Laine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva Jr is trying to pull guard but Laine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Silva Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva Jr is leaning against Laine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laine to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Silva Jr clinches with his opponent.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
#T2#
Silva Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva Jr's elbow.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Laine won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
A hook to the body from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow.
Silva Jr tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a right hand. #T3#
Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Silva Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva Jr blocking some punches.
Laine lands with a light punch inside.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr keeps control of Laine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Laine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Laine.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva Jr is trying to pull guard but Laine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
#BC2#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laine counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva Jr circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Silva Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Silva Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva Jr working aggressively here.
Laine blocking some punches.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Silva Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Laine tries to circle away but Silva Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laine walks away with a smile on his face. Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Silva Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laine, pushing him back against the cage.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oulu Laine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Silva Jr jabs Laine right on the nose. Laine blinks but takes it well.
Rich Silva Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr is looking to counter the offense by Laine and move into the clinch.#CL#
Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Silva Jr jumps guard but Laine stands there with Silva Jr around his waist. Silva Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva Jr blocking some punches.
Laine working aggressively here.
Laine lands a right hand.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Laine won't allow it.
Silva Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Laine can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Laine holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva Jr drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Silva Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Silva Jr misses with a left hand
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva Jr lands a head shot.
Silva Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laine in his tracks.
Laine slips under a jab.
Rich Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva Jr avoids the body shot from Laine.
Silva Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva Jr with the inside leg kick.
Laine slips under a jab from Silva Jr.
Laine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laine lands a jab to Silva Jr's midsection.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva Jr is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Silva Jr is looking to counter the offense by Laine and move into the clinch.
Silva Jr misses with an uppercut
and Laine counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Silva Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva Jr.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Silva Jr.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Laine.#CL#
Silva Jr has managed to clinch.
Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.
A right hand to the body from Silva Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva Jr.
Nice body punch from Silva Jr.
Laine is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
Rich Silva Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
#T3#
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Laine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine misses with a body punch.
Laine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silva Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Laine can turn it around.
Silva Jr blocks an uppercut.
Laine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Laine tries to break free but Silva Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Silva Jr tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr has Laine pressed against the cage, preventing Laine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva Jr throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Silva Jr.
Laine tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva Jr is wise to it.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Laine misses #CL#
and Silva Jr counters by clinching up.
Silva Jr prevents a body shot from Laine.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva Jr.
#BC2#
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Silva Jr clinches with his opponent.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva Jr 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#
Silva Jr misses with a right hand
and Laine counters with a leg kick.
Silva Jr looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva Jr tries to clinch up
and Laine counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silva Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine misses with a hook. Silva Jr ducked under it nicely.
Silva Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva Jr throws an off balance right hand
enabling Laine to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
As Laine tries to get set, Silva Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Laine manages to avoid the attempt.
Silva Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laine momentarily.
Silva Jr with a jab.
Silva Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Laine.#T1#
Silva Jr misses with a looping right.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Silva Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva Jr misses with a hook
and Laine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva Jr's knee momentarily.
Silva Jr misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine moves away from the strike by Silva Jr.
Laine slips a jab from Silva Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Laine misses.
Silva Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Laine to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine punishes Silva Jr's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine tried to score with a low kick but Silva Jr checks it.#CL#
Silva Jr closes the distance and pushes Laine back into the cage.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva Jr pushes Laine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva Jr is leaning against Laine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Laine won't allow it.
Silva Jr pushes Laine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Silva Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Silva Jr tries to clinch but Laine is having none of it.
Silva Jr throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Laine looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range.
Silva Jr throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine blocks a jab.
Silva Jr backing away here, and Laine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Silva Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine throws a hook but Silva Jr avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Silva Jr misses.
Silva Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva Jr lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Silva Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Laine eats them both and turns towards Silva Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine slips a straight right by Silva Jr.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva Jr throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Silva Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws a hook but Silva Jr avoids it easily.
A jab from Silva Jr misses.
Silva Jr slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Silva Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva Jr avoids the body shot from Laine.
Silva Jr throws a right hand that misses
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Silva Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Rich Silva Jr.
I think Silva Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Silva Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ICS 36
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva Jr.
Good exchange - Silva Jr coming out on top.
Rich Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti cracks Silva Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands with a straight right. Gotti didn't see that one coming.
Silva Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Silva Jr looks to move away, Gotti throws a big counter combo but Silva Jr just gets out of the way.
Silva Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Gotti 's head back.
Gotti slips a jab and a cross from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr throws the kick towards the body but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti looks to land a right hand but Silva Jr moved out of range.
Gotti slips a straight right by Silva Jr.#CL2#
Silva Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gotti .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Gotti .
Gotti throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Silva Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva Jr's elbow. #TD2#
Silva Jr gets control of Gotti 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gotti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva Jr's guard.
Gotti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva Jr on the ground.
Silva Jr controlling the position.
Gotti wanted to stand there but Silva Jr had control of the position. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a triangle here. Gotti is fighting it but it looks tight! Silva Jr pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gotti is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Silva Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ICS 29
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Martinyuk misses.
Silva Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinyuk throws a combination that misses
and Silva Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martinyuk thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva Jr, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Silva Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Silva Jr misses with a body shot
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva Jr - that will leave a mark!
Silva Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva Jr.
A nice side step and Martinyuk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
Silva Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Silva Jr coming out on top.
Silva Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martinyuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2##CL#
Silva Jr has Martinyuk up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr. #TD#
Silva Jr manages to pull guard.
Silva Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva Jr looking to control.
Martinyuk is fighting to break Silva Jr's control of his arms but Silva Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Martinyuk defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Silva Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martinyuk has passed into half guard!
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Martinyuk is controlling well.
Silva Jr trying to control but Martinyuk postures up.
Martinyuk slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
Martinyuk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr! #T4#
Silva Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva Jr manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle here but Martinyuk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Martinyuk keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva Jr trying to remain calm as Martinyuk controls from the top position.
Silva Jr is trying to control Martinyuk's posture but Martinyuk avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonid Martinyuk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Silva Jr misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk misses with a left hand
and Silva Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Martinyuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr tries to work over Martinyuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinyuk is working Silva Jr over against the cage.
Silva Jr tries to work over Martinyuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinyuk misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Martinyuk breaks from the clinch.
Silva Jr wants to clinch but Martinyuk slips to the side
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range. #T1#
A jab from Martinyuk finds it's way through Silva Jr's defenses.
Silva Jr slips under a jab from Martinyuk.#CL#
Silva Jr rushes Martinyuk and presses him up against the cage.
Martinyuk misses with a body punch.
Silva Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinyuk digs a right hand into Silva Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva Jr's gas tank.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Martinyuk controls the action.
Martinyuk misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinyuks head.
Silva Jr working aggressively here.
Martinyuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Silva Jr.
#T2#
Martinyuk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk has a couple of punches blocked by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Martinyuk controls the action.
Martinyuk blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
Martinyuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinyuk tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Martinyuk. #TD#
Silva Jr pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Martinyuk postures up.
Martinyuk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Martinyuk from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinyuk wants to stand but Silva Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva Jr is pulling down on Martinyuk's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Silva Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Martinyuk to get to half guard.
Silva Jr wants to control the action here but instead Martinyuk manages to pass to full mount!
Martinyuk avoids the attempt from Silva Jr to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.
Leonid Martinyuk has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Martinyuk wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinyuk pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Martinyuk decides to return to a standing position.
Silva Jr tries to move into range but Martinyuk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva Jr misses its target.
Silva Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Martinyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonid Martinyuk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Martinyuk misses with a few strikes there.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk defending well as Silva Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinyuk slips under a jab from Silva Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Silva Jr.
Martinyuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Martinyuk misses with a hook. Silva Jr ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Martinyuk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rich Silva Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinyuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva Jr.
Martinyuk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinyuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Martinyuk as the two fighters clinch.
Martinyuk presses Silva Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martinyuk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martinyuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martinyuk is working Silva Jr over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinyuk.
A hook to the body from Martinyuk.
#T2##BC2#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Silva Jr.
Martinyuk lands a body shot.
#KD2#
Martinyuk lands a big head kick that sends Silva Jr tumbling to the mat! Martinyuk takes a step backwards and waves Silva Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Silva Jr is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
Martinyuk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Martinyuk engages and cracks Silva Jr with a massive lead left hook - Silva Jr tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Martinyuk is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Martinyuk!
A victorious Leonid Martinyuk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'.
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Event:
ICS 21
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Granger misses the jab.
Silva Jr wants to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Silva Jr clinches.
Silva Jr lands with a left to the head.
Silva Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage.
Granger is trying to force a seperation but Silva Jr has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Granger as the two fighters clinch.
Silva Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Silva Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Silva Jr manages to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Granger defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr trying to control the position.
Granger passes Silva Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Granger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Granger defends well.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Granger wants to stand but Silva Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Granger trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granger with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Granger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr is controlling Granger's posture.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Granger throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silva Jr's body to avoid the submission. Silva Jr has instead reached around Granger's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silva Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Silva Jr!
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.
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Event:
Demolition 9 - TBA
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LightHeavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Silva Jr.
LightHeavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Silva Jr pulls guard.
LightHeavyweight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LightHeavyweight 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. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LightHeavyweight defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing LightHeavyweight from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LightHeavyweight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LightHeavyweight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but LightHeavyweight defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! LightHeavyweight rolls with it to try and escape but Silva Jr cranks on the arm and LightHeavyweight is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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.
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Event:
Demo 5 - Hammerfall v Inarritu
Date: Jan 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Silva Jr looks to land a right hand but O Reilly moved out of range.
O Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
O Reilly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silva Jr wants to control but O Reilly postures up.
Silva Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Reilly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
O Reilly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva Jr's coaches at Oblivion Gate have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
O Reilly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but O Reilly has managed to pass to side control instead.
O Reilly scoring with punches from side control.
O Reilly has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
O Reilly lands a nice shot to the head.
Silva Jr wants to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.
O Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
O Reilly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Reilly is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
O Reilly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva Jr! #T3#
O Reilly breaks from Silva Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silva Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
O Reilly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva Jr hang on?#SUB2#
O Reilly wants to finish this one by submission but Silva Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from O Reilly.
Silva Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
O Reilly lands a shot to the head. #SUB2#
O Reilly looking for the choke from the back.
Silva Jr wants to escape the position.
#T4#
O Reilly doesn't have the hooks in and Silva Jr manages to turn into his guard.
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!
O Reilly controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.
Silva Jr is looking to advance position but O Reilly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Silva Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
O Reilly is trying to hold Silva Jr in close to prevent damage but Silva Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
O Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patty O Reilly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Silva Jr as O Reilly shoots in.
O Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva Jr tries to clinch but O Reilly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Silva Jr.
O Reilly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva Jr under the eye.
O Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Silva Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Reilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Reilly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Silva Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly slips under a jab from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and O Reilly counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva Jr won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva Jr regains half guard.
Silva Jr is trying to maintain the position but O Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
O Reilly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well.
O Reilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Reilly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr manages to get to full guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully. #SUB#
O Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.
O Reilly forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
O Reilly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva Jr is just riding it out for now. O Reilly eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
O Reilly landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
O Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O Reilly connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
O Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.
O Reilly postures up and lands a big shot to Silva Jr's brow. #SUB#
O Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.
O Reilly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva Jr's head.#SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Reilly defends well.#SUB#
Silva Jr has his foot on O Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva Jr is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
O Reilly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
O Reilly forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva Jr has hold of O Reilly's hands but O Reilly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva Jr taking some punishment here, with O Reilly in his half guard. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura here.
O Reilly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva Jr tries to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patty O Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
O Reilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva Jr at a distance.
Silva Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Silva Jr misses.
O Reilly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva Jr defends it well.
Silva Jr moves out of range as O Reilly strikes.
Silva Jr tries to clinch there but O Reilly circles away.
O Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva Jr.
O Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva Jr has time to react.
A jab from Silva Jr misses.
O Reilly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patty O Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva Jr is looking to clinch.
Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Reilly.
Rich Silva Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Silva Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Reilly.
Nice shot lands for Silva Jr.
O Reilly works the jab nicely.
Silva Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Silva Jr drives through and clinches with O Reilly against the cage.
O Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Reilly can't get the takedown.
Silva Jr lands with a light punch inside.
O Reilly tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rich Silva Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike.
O Reilly looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Silva Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Silva Jr on the inside. #TD2#
O Reilly is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva Jr can't fight it off and eventually O Reilly manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Reilly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
O Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Reilly defends it easily.
O Reilly postures up.
#T3#
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Reilly postures up and lands a big shot to Silva Jr's brow. #SUB#
O Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
O Reilly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Reilly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
O Reilly 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#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Reilly lands a couple of digs.
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 Rich Silva Jr.
I think O Reilly 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patty O Reilly!
Patty O Reilly decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'.
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Event:
RISE 121
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva Jr lands with a good body shot.
Slayin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Slayin.
Silva Jr misses with an uppercut. Slayin saw that one coming.
Silva Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva Jr looks to land a left hand but Slayin moved out of range nicely.
Slayin throws a leg kick but Silva Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva Jr misses the target.
Silva Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Silva Jr has closed the distance and engaged Slayin in a clinch.
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slayin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva Jr blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Slayin breaks from the clinch.
Silva Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Slayin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slayin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva Jr missing with a left hand there. Slayin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slayin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Slayin misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr swings for the body but Slayin moves out of range.
Slayin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slayin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slayin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slayin! But no joy.
Slayin throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slayin throws a big counter head kick but Silva Jr avoids it with no problem.
Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Slayin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slayin throws out a counter right but Silva Jr avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Silva Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Slayin.
Silva Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slayin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Silva Jr throws a jab when Slayin was well out of range.#CL#
Silva Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slayin, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva Jr tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage.
Silva Jr has Slayin pressed against the cage, preventing Slayin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin lands a right hand.
Silva Jr digs a right hand underneath Slayin's ribcage. Slayin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva Jr works on Slayin's body with a couple of short punches.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva Jr avoids it.
Silva Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slayin misses with a punch on the inside.
Slayin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Slayin looks winded!
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Slayin holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva Jr drops back down to his feet.
Silva Jr tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayin controls his hands.
Slayin tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr pushes Slayin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slayin blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.
Still in the clinch, Silva Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Silva Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slayin prevents a body shot from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr keeps control of Slayin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands with a right to the head.
Slayin working aggressively here.
#TD#
Silva Jr successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayin wants to stand but Silva Jr is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Silva Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Slayin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva Jr is trying to keep Slayin in close.
Silva Jr is pulling down on Slayin's head. It's preventing any offense from Slayin, at least for the moment.
Silva Jr looking to control.
#SU2#
Slayin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Silva Jr throws a shot from downtown. Slayin moves away and avoids it.
Silva Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slayin misses with a looping right.
Slayin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slayin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva Jr sizes up Slayin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slayin slips a straight right by Silva Jr.
Slayin misses the jab.
Slayin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva Jr clobbers Slayin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Silva Jr tenderised Slayin's leg. Slayin is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slayin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Silva Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva Jr digs a good hook to Slayin's body.
Silva Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slayin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rich Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slayin misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Silva Jr has closed the distance and engaged Slayin in a clinch.
Silva Jr pushes Slayin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slayin is breathing heavily.
Slayin swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Slayin is trying to break the clinch but Silva Jr is controlling him.#BC2#
Slayin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slayin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Slayin should have avoided that one.
Slayin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slayin throws a jab when Silva Jr was well out of range.
Silva Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Silva Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Slayin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva Jr lands the left hand.
Silva Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slayin lands a jab to the head.
Silva Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slayin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slayin doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva Jr connects with the punch.
Silva Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayin can do to turn this around?
Donk. Silva Jr catches Slayin right on the button with a cross.
Rich Silva Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Slayin misses with a low kick.
Slayin tries to move into range but Silva Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Silva Jr lands a nice hook to Slayin's body. Slayin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva Jr staying out of range there.
Silva Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva Jr cracks Slayin with a good jab.
Silva Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva Jr lands with a right hand.
Slayin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slayin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slayin tries to bum rush Silva Jr with a series of wild strikes but Silva Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick from Slayin misses. #T4#
Silva Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick and Silva Jr moves out of range easily.
Silva Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayin slips a straight right by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr clobbers Slayin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slayin throws a front kick aimed at Silva Jr's knee but Silva Jr avoids it well.
A jab from Silva Jr misses.
Silva Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slayin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slayin looks to land a right hand but Silva Jr moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Slayin counters with a good low kick that Silva Jr was not able to check.
Silva Jr sizes up Slayin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slayin avoids the body shot from Silva Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slayin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slayin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slayin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva Jr slips under a jab.
Silva Jr misses with an uppercut. Slayin saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Slayin.
Silva Jr scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from Silva Jr.
Slayin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slayin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva Jr.
Slayin throws out a counter right but Silva Jr avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slayin.
Slayin throws out a counter right but Silva Jr avoids it with no problem.
Slayin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slayin needs to keep his hands up - Silva Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Silva Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Slayin's shoulder, as Slayin tries to avoid the shot.
Slayin scores with a head kick. Silva Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Slayin misses with a hook.
Slayin throws a lazy right hand but Silva Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slayin misses with a hook. Silva Jr ducked under it nicely.
Silva Jr swings for the body but Slayin moves out of range.
#CL#
Silva Jr has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva Jr.
Slayin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva Jr pushes Slayin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva Jr.
A body shot lands from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Silva Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Slayin uses from the top position. #SUB#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Slayin defends it easily.
#SUB#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhymin Slayin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slayin defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Slayin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slayin has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Slayin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slayin has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Slayin stands up from Silva Jr's guard - Slayin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Silva Jr tests Slayin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slayin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Slayin lands with a straight right. Silva Jr didn't see that one coming.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses.
Silva Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slayin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva Jr scores with a jab.
Silva Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva Jr.
Rich Silva Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva Jr dips to his left and cracks Slayin with an uppercut!
Slayin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands with a hook. Slayin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slayin swinging wildly here.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayin throws a right and a left that Silva Jr avoids nicely.
Jab from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr cracks Slayin with a good jab.
Slayin missing with a left hand there. Silva Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slayin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slayin doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Slayin gets tackled into the cage by Silva Jr. Silva Jr maintains the clinch.
Silva Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Slayin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slayin walks away with a smile on his face. Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slayin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slayin throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Silva Jr counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Silva Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RISE 113 HeavyWeight v Buckets
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Bapp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva Jr loads up on a big right hand but Bapp slips the punch.
Bapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva Jr staying out of range there.
Silva Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bapp.#CL#
Silva Jr rushes Bapp and presses him up against the cage.
Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bapp avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage.
Silva Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bapp blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Bapp manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Bapp is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is posturing up here but Bapp has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Silva Jr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Silva Jr has to tap! Slick submission there by Bapp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scotty Bapp!
During a confident post fight interview, Scotty Bapp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'.
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Event:
RISE 103 Leng v HeavyWeight
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Silva Jr checks a leg kick.
Silva Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Silva Jr clinches up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva Jr or not.
Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva Jr is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile is working Silva Jr over against the cage.#T1#
Bizihwaeile presses Silva Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
Silva Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Silva Jr fails to land.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Silva Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bizihwaeile creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Silva Jr tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Silva Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile is leaning against Silva Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva Jr misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Silva Jr blocking some punches.
#T3#
Bizihwaeile scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Silva Jr blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Silva Jr controls the action.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Silva Jr blocks it.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Silva Jr jumps guard.
Bizihwaeile wanted to stand there but Silva Jr had control of the position. #SU2#
Bizihwaeile stands up and waves to Silva Jr to follow him.
Bizihwaeile misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Silva Jr gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile maintains the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bizihwaeile walks away with a smile on his face. Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Silva Jr was well out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a wild body kick that Silva Jr sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile moves into range and clinches up with Silva Jr.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bizihwaeile just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
That's time! Silva Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bizihwaeile, right into the meat.
Bizihwaeile scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Bizihwaeile forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile cracks Silva Jr with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva Jr digs a right hand into Bizihwaeile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bizihwaeile's gas tank.
Frank Bizihwaeile seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Silva Jr.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr digs a right hand underneath Bizihwaeile's ribcage. Bizihwaeile let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva Jr takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.
Silva Jr works on Bizihwaeile's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva Jr lands a left hand.
Silva Jr lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile presses Silva Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to 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!
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Silva Jr blocks it.
#T2#
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Silva Jr's ribcage. Silva Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile gets through Silva Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile is working Silva Jr over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Bizihwaeile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silva Jrs head. #ROC2#
Silva Jr is rocked!
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Silva Jr avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva Jr's elbow.
Bizihwaeile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Silva Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile presses Silva Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Silva Jr's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Silva Jr drops to his knees and Bizihwaeile pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Bizihwaeile!
A very excited looking Frank Bizihwaeile rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'.
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Event:
RISE 95 LHW v James
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schaub is looking for a takedown.
Schaub is trying to drag Silva Jr to the mat but Silva Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schaub is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva Jr is pressed up against the cage. Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva Jr down to the mat. Silva Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schaub tries to clinch up
and Silva Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schaub misses with a hook
and Silva Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schaub wants to clinch up but Silva Jr keeps it at a distance.
Schaub definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Schaub closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr lands a left hand.
Schaub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva Jr is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Silva Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Silva Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Schaub avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage. #T1#
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva Jr lands a jab.
Schaub tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schaub tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left lands for Silva Jr.
The fighters circling - Schaub throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schaub drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schaub misses with a looping right.#CL#
Schaub has managed to clinch.
Silva Jr digs a right hand underneath Schaub's ribcage. Schaub let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Schaub avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage.
Schaub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva Jr tries a body shot but Schaub blocks it.
Schaub blocks an uppercut.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Schaub controls the action.
Silva Jr lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Schaub tries for a takedown but Silva Jr manages to get underhooks.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
Schaub is working for takedown but Silva Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schaub is breathing heavily.
Schaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Silva Jr misses with some punches.
Silva Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Schaub has clasped his hands together around Silva Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Silva Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to control Schaub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaub pulls his head out easily.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schaub can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schaub doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schaub manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schaub defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schaub is aware though and is defending well.
Schaub wants to stand but Silva Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schaub gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schaub can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schaub stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Schaub avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Schaub postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Schaub defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva Jr 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#
Schaub is looking to clinch but Silva Jr is avoiding it.
Silva Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Schaub's head.
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva Jr! But no joy.
Silva Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schaub looks to clinch
and Silva Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Schaub.#CL2#
Silva Jr clinches with his opponent.
Schaub is looking for a takedown.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Silva Jr on the inside. #TD#
Schaub has hold of one of Silva Jr's legs. Silva Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Schaub gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schaub defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schaub gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Schaub is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Schaub wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Schaub sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva Jr's guard. #SUB#
Schaub is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schaub is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva Jr is just riding it out for now. Schaub eventually gives up the hold.
Schaub wants to stand but Silva Jr has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaub pulls his head out easily.
Schaub tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva Jr. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Schaub is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Schaub is looking for a kimura here.
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Schaub is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva Jr defends it well.
Schaub is thwarting Silva Jr's attempts to control the position.
Bryan Schaub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Silva Jr is looking to control Schaub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
Schaub trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Schaub is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Schaub got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schaub has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.
Schaub trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Silva Jr looking to control.
Silva Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva Jr trying to control the position.
Schaub trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle but Schaub pushes his legs off easily.
Schaub trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva Jr's guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Schaub defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schaub trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rich Silva Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Silva Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Schaub coming out on top.
Schaub wants to clinch.
Silva Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schaub tries to clinch but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Schaub connects with a body shot.
Schaub tries to clinch but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Silva Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schaub with a body shot.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Schaub.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schaub throws a body punch but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Silva Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva Jr swings for the body but Schaub moves out of range.
Schaub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Schaub.#T1#
Schaub misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schaub wants to clinch up but Silva Jr keeps it at a distance.
Schaub looks to land a left hand but Silva Jr moved out of range nicely.
Schaub is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Silva Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Schaub swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Schaub clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Silva Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Silva Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Silva Jr tests Schaub's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Schaub is rocked!
Schaub steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva Jr.#T2##KD2#
Silva Jr drops Schaub with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Schaub looks back up at him and smiles so Silva Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Schaub is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaub tries to clinch but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schaub doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva Jr circles away.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Silva Jr! Schaub is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KMK1
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Frame throws an off balance right hand
enabling Silva Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Frame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frame is trying to break the clinch but Silva Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Silva Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva Jr lands a body shot.
Frame looks winded!
Frame tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva Jr's elbow.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr lands a right hand.
Silva Jr lands with a left to the head.
Frame has a couple of punches blocked by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frame wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Silva Jr pushes Frame back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Silva Jr. #ROC#
Frame is rocked!
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!#TD#
Silva Jr jumps into guard, dragging Frame to the mat.
Frame is still in real trouble! Can Silva Jr finish him?
Silva Jr is pulling down on Frame's head. It's preventing any offense from Frame, at least for the moment.
Frame must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Frame is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Silva Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Frame is looking to defend but Silva Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Frame! Silva Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Frame taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rich Silva Jr (ranked 1304 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 462 p4p, 60 weight class). Silva Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping Giant. Pulu has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Rich Silva Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pulu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva Jr sprawls well initially but Pulu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Pulu
Pulu wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Pulu wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Pulu has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Silva Jr defend it? Pulu steps over the head and cranks it - Silva Jr is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pulu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maki Pulu!
A victorious Maki Pulu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rich Silva Jr (ranked 1305 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1646 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sleeping Giant. Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Vito Mazzini has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva Jr gets caught napping as Mazzini dives in and scores a takedown. Silva Jr manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Silva Jr 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: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mazzini has a hand on Silva Jr's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silva Jr takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr has hold of Mazzini's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mazzini manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mazzini tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mazzini has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mazzini! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (4) Mazzini
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzini trying to move into half guard but instead Silva Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (4) Mazzini
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Mazzini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (6) Mazzini
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr working a defensive guard here.
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr pushes a forearm under Mazzini's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mazzini is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RFLFN-29 Gusmao Vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
Silva Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Niska is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Niska!
A shot to the body from Niska misses
and Silva Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Silva Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva Jr throws a wild hook but Niska just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Silva Jr gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Niska raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Niska!
After winning the bout, Juha Niska thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'.
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Event:
RFLFN-26 Snowdon Vs. Bartoli 2
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1#
James throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Silva Jr counters by clinching up. #TD#
Silva Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James wanted to stand there but Silva Jr had control of the position. #SUB#
James is posturing up here but Silva Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! James tries to roll out but it's too tight and James has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
RFL-57 Allison vs. Heavyweight
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Farina counters with a nice uppercut.
Farina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva Jr defending well as Farina loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Silva Jr sends Farina crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Silva Jr is motioning to the referee to let Farina up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Farina does it's job there.
Silva Jr misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Farina counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva Jr! Farina lets Silva Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Silva Jr is rocked!
Farina loads up on a big right hand but Silva Jr slips the punch.
Silva Jr gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Farina gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Silva Jr is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Farina!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mario Farina waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'.
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Event:
RFL-54
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva Jr.
#KD2#
Granger lands a left and a right that send Silva Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Granger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
Silva Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Silva Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Granger lands a big uppercut and Silva Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva Jr looks OK. Granger waves Silva Jr back to his feet!#ROC2#
Silva Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Silva Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Silva Jr pulls guard.
Silva Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Granger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Granger 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. #T1##SUB#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Granger postures up.
Granger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Granger defends it easily.
Granger stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Granger controls the pace.
Silva Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Granger is proving a slippery customer.
Granger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Granger throws a right hand that Silva Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva Jr also avoids with ease.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Silva Jr slips under a jab.#T3#
Granger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Granger takes a swing at Silva Jr's ribcage but misses.
Silva Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Silva Jr moved away.
Silva Jr connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
Granger looks winded!
Granger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Granger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva Jr is looking to counter punch.
Silva Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva Jr lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Granger falls backwards - clearly groggy! Silva Jr dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.
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Event:
RFL-49
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Schmidt counters with a straight right hand.
Schmidt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schmidt.#CUT2#
It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
Silva Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schmidt manages to circle out of the way.
Schmidt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Schmidt misses with a looping left.
Schmidt fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Silva Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schmidt throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Silva Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Schmidt! Silva Jr lets Schmidt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Gandolf Schmidt has been cut.
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!
Schmidt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva Jr as Schmidt tries to tie him up.
Silva Jr presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schmidt to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Silva Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Silva Jr pulls Schmidt into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Schmidt controlling him for the moment.
Schmidt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Schmidt tries to pass.
Schmidt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmidt defends well.
Silva Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Schmidt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmidt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Schmidt pushing down on Silva Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmidt stalling.
Schmidt tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
Schmidt is controlling the pace.
Silva Jr trying to control here.
Schmidt is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schmidt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schmidt is stalling here. Silva Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schmidt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silva Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Schmidt is looking for a sweep.
Schmidt stops Silva Jr from passing to mount.
Schmidt is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Schmidt manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Silva Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schmidt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmidt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rich Silva Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Schmidt misses with a right hand #KD#
and Silva Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Schmidt toppling to the canvas! Schmidt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silva Jr finish him?!
Silva Jr flashes Schmidt a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Schmidt's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Schmidt crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Silva Jr punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rich Silva Jr!
An out of breath Rich Silva Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RFL 44.5 Silva Jr vs Granger 2
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Granger finds it's target.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
Silva Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silva Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Granger moves away from the strike by Silva Jr.
Granger misses with a low kick as Silva Jr jumps back.
Silva Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Silva Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Granger with a jab.
Granger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Silva Jr moved out of range.#T1#
Silva Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Silva Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Granger misses with a left hand
letting Silva Jr counter with a right hand.
Granger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Granger has knocked Silva Jr down with a huge combo! Granger steps away and waves a wobbly Silva Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Silva Jr to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Granger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger is the new heavyweight champion!
Frank Granger decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'.
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Event:
RISE 41: Venice Beach Massacre
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Alison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alison throws an off balance right hand
enabling Silva Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Alison.
Silva Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alison misses the body punch
and Silva Jr counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Alison has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr! Rich Silva Jr retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Benny Alison was interviewed post fight and said 'Mario, what a fucking tool. I thought he would bathe prior to the fight, he got me fooled there. Smelt like a 2 week old italian sausage in the back of the fridge. I had to get away from that smelly mook.'.
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Event:
RISE 37
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva Jr scores with a jab. Rockhard acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Luke Rockhard has been cut.
Rockhard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva Jr circles away.
Silva Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockhard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockhard closes the distance and clinches up with Silva Jr, looking for a takedown. Rockhard pushes Silva Jr against the cage but Silva Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockhard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Rich Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rockhard.#T1#
Rockhard takes a shot to the head.
Silva Jr lands an uppercut.
Silva Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockhard or not. #KD#
Silva Jr drops Rockhard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rockhard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Rockhard is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Silva Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockhard is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva Jr finish him?
Rockhard looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva Jr creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rockhard's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rockhard drops to his knees and Silva Jr pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Rich Silva Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RISE 32 - Ray vs Danton
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva Jr. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Decent striking displayed by Silva Jr there.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva Jr lands a body shot.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Silva Jr's shoulder, as Silva Jr tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Nice combo by Granger! Oh, that's hurt him - Silva Jr falls to the canvas and Granger follows him into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
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 Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Granger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Silva Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Granger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Granger told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Granger is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Silva Jr moves into full mount! Granger won't be happy about that!
Granger tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Granger is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Granger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Granger!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Granger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Granger with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Granger throws a big right hand that misses.
Granger distracts Silva Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Granger trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granger stands up over Silva Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva Jr working a defensive guard here.
Granger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Granger controlling him for the moment.
Granger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Granger is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva Jr has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Granger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Granger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Granger throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Granger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #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.#SUB#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Granger throws an elbow that misses. Silva Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Granger's guard. Nice move by Silva Jr!#REVR#
Granger keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Granger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Granger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rich Silva Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Granger misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva Jr misses the target.
Granger looks to land a combination but Silva Jr avoids it well.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
That kick from Granger tenderised Silva Jr's leg. Silva Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva Jr.
Granger throws the left hand but Silva Jr avoids the punch easily.
Silva Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Granger avoids it.
Granger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva Jr as he avoids it easily.
Granger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Silva Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva Jr throws a leg kick but Granger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Granger.
Granger goes for a double leg but Silva Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva Jr continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Granger checks it well.
Granger is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Granger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger avoids the head kick by Silva Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger swings for the body but Silva Jr moves out of range.
#T1#
Granger throws a head kick that misses
and Silva Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Silva Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Silva Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Granger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva Jr on the side of the head.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Silva Jr's head but Silva Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Silva Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger has his takedown stuffed
and Silva Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rich Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Granger.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Silva Jr checks a leg kick.
Rich Silva Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Granger has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as Granger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Granger tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva Jr throws a leg kick but Granger checks it.
Silva Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
Granger looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range.
Granger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva Jr. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
The crowd cheers as Silva Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Silva Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Silva Jr looks for the body kick but Granger saw that one coming.
Silva Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva Jr tries to work over Granger's front leg with a kick but Granger checks it.
Granger falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Silva Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Granger
and Silva Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
Silva Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Silva Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Silva Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger throws the left hand but Silva Jr avoids the punch easily.
Granger misses with a wild body shot. #T3##TD2#
Silva Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Granger to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Granger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Granger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva Jr 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.
Granger wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Granger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Granger throwing strikes from guard but Silva Jr blocks nicely. #SU2#
Granger gets to his feet - Silva Jr follows without any prompting.
Granger throws a body punch but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Silva Jr is looking to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva Jr.
Granger misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Granger thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Granger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva Jr counters with a good low kick that Granger was not able to check.
Silva Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva Jr slips a straight right by Granger.
Granger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Granger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva Jr.#KD#
Silva Jr lands a big uppercut and Granger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Granger looks OK. Silva Jr waves Granger back to his feet!#ROC#
Granger is rocked!
Silva Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Granger is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva Jr finish him?
Silva Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range.
Granger seems to have recovered his senses.
Granger misses with a right hand #KD#
and Silva Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Granger toppling to the canvas! Granger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silva Jr finish him?!
Silva Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silva Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Silva Jr moves away and avoids it.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Silva Jr clinches.
Granger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva Jr has double underhooks.
Silva Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Granger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Silva Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Silva Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Granger pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva Jr tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granger.
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Granger lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Silva Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Silva Jr lands a body shot.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage. #T2#
Silva Jr is stalling here.
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Silva Jr.
Granger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Silva Jr avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
Granger wants a takedown.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Silva Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva Jr blocking some punches.
Silva Jr tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger is looking to control Silva Jr's arms but Silva Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Granger has his back to the cage.
Granger working hard to break the clinch.
Silva Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Silva Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silva Jrs head.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva Jr.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Granger. #BC2#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Granger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr tries to avoid it but Granger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva Jr to the ground. Silva Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rich Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Granger.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva Jr slips under a jab from Granger.#TD2#
Granger 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.
Silva Jr 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger throws a strike but Silva Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Granger keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Granger pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Granger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Silva Jr 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#
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Silva Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.
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Event:
RISE 28 - Farina vs Silva Jr
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Farina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farina misses the shot to the body.
Farina looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range.
Farina misses with a looping left.
Silva Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Farina counters with a nice uppercut.
Farina tries to clinch but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Farina.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Silva Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Farina cracks Silva Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Farina has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Silva Jr to stand back up!#ROC#
Silva Jr is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
Silva Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Farina counters with a big left hand that crumples Silva Jr! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Farina!
Mario Farina retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Mario Farina thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Rich Silva Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me hungry!'.
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Event:
RISE 23 - Farina vs Alison
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
Silva Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Silva Jr. #CUT2#
It looks like Martin Ajax has been cut.
Martin Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Ajax does no damage.
Ajax throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Silva Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax walks into a stiff left hand from Silva Jr.
Ajax lands with an overhand left.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Silva Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Ajax.
#T1#
Silva Jr works Ajax's body with a nice hook.
Ajax is breathing heavily.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva Jr manages to avoid it.
Ajax swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Silva Jr counters with a beautiful punch that sends Ajax to the canvas!
Silva Jr passes Ajax's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ajax tries to kick Silva Jr off but Silva Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ajax defend it? Silva Jr steps over the head and cranks it - Ajax is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RISE 20 - Ray vs Slaughter
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Tank doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva Jr circles away.
#CL#
Tank forces Silva Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Silva Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva Jr pushes Tank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Silva Jr. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Tank has been cut.
Silva Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tank backwards. #BC2#
Silva Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tank is breathing heavily.
Tank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tank walks into a straight right hand from Silva Jr.#T1#
Tank tries to clinch up
and Silva Jr counters with a crisp right that sends Tank to the canvas! Silva Jr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RISE 16 - Kelly vs Merlin
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Knuckles throws the left hand but Silva Jr avoids the punch easily.
Knuckles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva Jr wants to clinch.
Silva Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva Jr misses the jab.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Knuckles looks to land a right hand but Silva Jr moved out of range.
Silva Jr blocks a jab.
Silva Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Silva Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva Jr feints the counter takedown.
Silva Jr misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Knuckles misses the target.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva Jr moves away.
Silva Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knuckles misses with a hook
and Silva Jr counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Knuckles misses
and Silva Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva Jr. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Silva Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knuckles sprawling to the canvas! Knuckles rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Silva Jr finish him?!
#ROC2#
Knuckles is rocked!
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 Jr finds Knuckles's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Knuckles flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Silva Jr lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Knuckles will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rich Silva Jr!
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bobby Knuckles was interviewed post fight and said 'See you in the streets punk.....
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Event:
RISE 12 - McKibbon vs Alison
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva Jr works Gogic's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Silva Jr.#CUT#
It looks like Radoslav Gogic has been cut.
Silva Jr works Gogic's body with a nice hook.
Gogic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Silva Jr cracks a nice hook into Gogic's ribs.
Gogic looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Silva Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 Jr passes to full mount! #T1#
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Gogic working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Gogic is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Silva Jr locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gogic is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Westfall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sedley, pushing him back against the cage.
Westfall scores with a shoulder strike.
Westfall misses with some punches.
Westfall has a couple of punches blocked by Sedley.
Westfall misses with a body punch.
Westfall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Westfall lands a nice shot to the body.
Sedley is trying to maintain a safe position but Westfall gets an underhook and turns Sedley into the cage.
Westfall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westfall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Westfall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westfall stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westfall as Sedley tries to tie him up.
Westfall lands an uppercut.
Westfall lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Westfall fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westfall.
Come on Sedley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Westfall as the two fighters clinch.
Westfall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sedleys head.
Westfall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westfall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Westfall lands a body punch.
Westfall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sedley backwards.
Westfall lands a hook that snaps the head of Sedley backwards. #KD#
Westfall floors Sedley with a big punch on the inside! Sedley is trying to recover but Westfall dives into side control. #ROC#
Sedley is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Westfall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sedley is still in real trouble! Can Westfall finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Westfall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Westfall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sedley seems to have recovered his senses.
Sedley regains half guard, as Westfall was trying to land strikes.
Westfall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Westfall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Westfall with the ground and pound but Sedley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Westfall is looking to work some ground and pound but Sedley has wrist control.
Sedley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Westfall throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Westfall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Westfall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sedley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Westfall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Westfall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Westfall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Westfall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sedley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Sedley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Westfall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
Westfall thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Westfall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Westfall avoids the body shot from Sedley.
#CL#
Westfall forces Sedley back against the cage and clinches.
Sedley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sedley being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westfall.
Westfall lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Westfall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Westfall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Westfall slips under a jab from Sedley.
Westfall tries to counter by clinching up but Sedley breaks away and moves out of range.
Sedley scores with a nice right hand.
Sedley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sedley misses the shot to the body.
Richard Sedley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sedley misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Westfall closes the distance and clinches.
Sedley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westfall scores with a shoulder strike.
Westfall is struggling to control the position.
Sedley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westfall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westfall digs a right hand underneath Sedley's ribcage. Sedley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Westfall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sedley backwards.
Westfall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Westfall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sedley takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Westfall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Westfall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Westfall gets a clinch.
Westfall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Westfall.
Westfall leaning against his opponent.
Sedley prevents a body shot from Westfall.
Sedley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sedley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sedley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westfall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sedley up against the cage.
Westfall throws a punch but it's blocked by Sedley. #T2#
Westfall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sedley backwards.
Sedley stalling.
Westfall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westfall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sedley can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westfall throws a head punch that misses.
Westfall lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Westfall.
Sedley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Westfall lands an uppercut.
Westfall controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Westfall tries to work over Sedley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westfall working aggressively here.
Westfall misses with some punches.
Westfall throws a head punch that misses.
Sedley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Westfall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Westfall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Westfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westfall stalls. #KD#
Westfall lands an uppercut that drops Sedley! Westfall follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westfall is trying to ground and pound but Sedley uses the momentary lack of control by Westfall to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westfall with the ground and pound but Sedley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Westfall throws a strike but Sedley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Westfall thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Westfall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sedley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Westfall working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Westfall dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sedley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sedley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Westfall rather than just go for the knockout.
Sedley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Westfall pushes Sedley up against the cage in a clinch.
Westfall pressing his opponent against the cage.
Westfall throws a head punch that misses.
Westfall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westfall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sedley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westfall.
Westfall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westfall digs a right hand underneath Sedley's ribcage. Sedley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sedley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westfall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Westfall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Westfall closes the distance and pushes Sedley back into the cage.
James Westfall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Westfall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Westfall.
Westfall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Westfall pushes Sedley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Westfall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sedley backwards.
Westfall pushes Sedley against the cage. Westfall is working some dirty boxing. Westfall pushes off with a quick right hook! Sedley goes down! Sedley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Westfall moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Westfall!
James Westfall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Richard Sedley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me hungry!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Cruz Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Sedley tries to keep at a distance but Cruz Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Cruz Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Sedley won't allow Cruz Jr to get back to his feet.
Sedley advances position into side control!
Sedley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cruz Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sedley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sedley has an Americana. Cruz Jr didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sedley is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sedley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Richard Sedley!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Sedley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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