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Event:
Torcida 34 - Mfer Vs Anderson
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from OReilly.
OReilly lands a slapping body shot.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OReilly.
Sloppy strikes from OReilly. Those never looked like landing.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OReilly misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
OReilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
OReilly misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OReilly throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
OReilly misses with a body shot.
And Silva counters with a quick kick to the body but OReilly blocks it.
OReilly looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Nice body kick there by OReilly.
Silva blocks a head kick by OReilly.
OReilly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
OReilly throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OReilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
OReilly is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from OReilly.
OReilly throws a leg kick
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
OReilly throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
OReilly misses with a straight left.
OReilly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva takes one on the button.
OReilly lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OReilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OReilly connects with a single shot there.
OReilly scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from OReilly.
Silva blocks a jab.
OReilly punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OReilly.
OReilly lands a body shot.
OReilly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Good standup being displayed there by OReilly as he connects with a hook.
OReilly misses with a straight left.
OReilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
OReilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Teem OReilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OReilly tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
OReilly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
OReilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from OReilly misses.
OReilly throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OReilly can pounce on him.
Teem OReilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OReilly lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
OReilly tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for OReilly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva drops his hands momentarily and OReilly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
OReilly lands a jab to the head.
Silva slips a jab from OReilly.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teem OReilly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
OReilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
OReilly throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
OReilly cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
OReilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As OReilly looks to move away, Silva throws a big counter combo but OReilly just gets out of the way.
OReilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OReilly just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSilva.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Silva might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
OReilly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OReilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
We've been informed that OReilly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
OReilly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OReilly scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OReilly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by OReilly. Beautiful body shot.
Teem OReilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OReilly misses with a straight right.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - OReilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a counter high kick but OReilly was just alert enough to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for OReilly.
OReilly throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
OReilly throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva is looking for a counter combo.
OReilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OReilly lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
OReilly fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva is looking to counter punch.
OReilly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
OReilly throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
OReilly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
OReilly lands a jab to Silva's midsection.#T3#
OReilly throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
OReilly is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
OReilly throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
OReilly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Nice shot lands for OReilly.
OReilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OReilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OReilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OReilly misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
OReilly looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.#T4#
OReilly looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva throwing a counter right hand but OReilly manages to avoid it.
OReilly moves into range and connects with a jab.
OReilly throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
OReilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
OReilly lands a head shot.
Silva slips under a jab from OReilly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OReilly cracks Silva with a good jab.
OReilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as OReilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teem OReilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
OReilly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OReilly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OReilly.
OReilly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OReilly throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab by OReilly.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OReilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Silva was looking to counter with a kick there.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OReilly throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it. #T1#
OReilly throws a sloppy head kick
and OReilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OReilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OReilly misses with a looping right.
OReilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OReilly throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
OReilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
OReilly throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OReilly.
Good leg kick by OReilly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
OReilly throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and OReilly only half commits.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
OReilly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OReilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OReilly works the jab nicely.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OReilly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from OReilly.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Silva.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
OReilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
A good leg kick by OReilly.
OReilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from OReilly.
Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
OReilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
OReilly missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OReilly misses with a straight right.
OReilly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
OReilly throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva walks into a left hand. #T4#
OReilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OReilly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OReilly misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for OReilly.
OReilly throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
OReilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva throws a counter high kick but OReilly was just alert enough to avoid it.
Antonio Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OReilly jabs at Silva's body.
OReilly scores with a leg kick.
Teem OReilly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from OReilly misses.
Silva is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teem OReilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OReilly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teem OReilly!
A relieved looking Teem OReilly 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:
Torcida 28 - Kaiser Vs Mfer
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Kirby with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kirby tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Kirby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirby throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Kirby shrugs it off.
Kirby misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kirby is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kirby shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kirby with that takedown attempt.
Silva throws a big counter head kick but Kirby avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Kirby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Kirby cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kirby off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jake Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Kirby thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kirby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirby misses with a takedown
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Kirby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Kirby prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Kirby scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva wants to stand but Kirby is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Kirby slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kirby distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kirby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Silva is wriggling around but Kirby manages to pass to half guard.
Kirby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kirby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Kirby is controlling him well.
Kirby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Silva tries to kick Kirby off but Kirby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kirby takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kirby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ground and pound from Kirby.
Silva tries to kick Kirby off but Kirby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kirby working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kirby is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Silva is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kirby fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Silva from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kirby! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Kirby!
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Event:
Torcida 21 - Payne Vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Moorman missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moorman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Moorman.
Moorman misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Moorman misses its intended target.
Moorman throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Moorman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moorman misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Moorman misses.
Moorman throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Moorman scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Moorman throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moorman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moorman cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moorman throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Moorman manages to step out the way in time.
Moorman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moorman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Moorman takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Isaiah Moorman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moorman misses with a hook
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Moorman.
Silva is trying to counter with his kicks.
Moorman throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Moorman misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moorman throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Moorman swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice kick to the body.
Moorman throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Moorman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Isaiah Moorman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moorman fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Moorman throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moorman misses with a two punch combination.
Moorman throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Moorman misses with an uppercut
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Moorman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Moorman misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Moorman throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Moorman misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Moorman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moorman misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moorman thinking.
Moorman misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moorman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Moorman misses with a straight right.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Moorman misses with a looping left.
Moorman throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Moorman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moorman misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva slips a jab from Moorman.#T4#
Moorman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Moorman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Moorman misses.
Moorman looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorman throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moorman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Moorman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moorman misses with a looping right.
Silva is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Some wild striking there from Moorman.
Moorman misses with a left hand
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Isaiah Moorman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Moorman throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Moorman manages to step out the way in time.
Moorman misses with a jab to the body
and Moorman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moorman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Moorman throws a right hand that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moorman throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a big counter head kick but Moorman avoids it with no problem.
Moorman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moorman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moorman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorman looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva thinks about the counter body kick.
Moorman misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moorman misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Moorman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moorman misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a huge left! Moorman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Silva isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Moorman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Silva!
After winning the bout, Antonio Silva 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:
Torcida 15 - Lord Vs Lanaster
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Pulmu misses with a wild combination.
Pulmu wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulmu throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Silva's coach down at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pulmu pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Pulmu lands a front kick.
Pulmu swinging wildly here.
Pulmu thumps Silva with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulmu throws a body kick that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva misses with a straight left.
Pulmu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulmu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulmu throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Pulmu misses with an uppercut
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Pulmu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pulmu throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Jussi Pulmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulmu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva throws a head kick but Pulmu moves out of range.
Pulmu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulmu, right into the meat.
Pulmu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva lunges at Pulmu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulmu's hand.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Pulmu slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulmu.
Pulmu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Pulmu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Silva scores with a jab. Pulmu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#
Pulmu is rocked!
Pulmu swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Pulmu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulmu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Pulmu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulmu looks to throw a body kick
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulmu.
Pulmu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulmu.
A big left from Pulmu misses.
Pulmu misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva 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.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulmu's head.
Silva throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Pulmu's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Silva dives in looking to finish as Pulmu flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Silva's strikes! Silva is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Pulmu's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Pulmu was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Silva!
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Event:
Torca Fight Night II
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Tunika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Tunika.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tunika or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Silva connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tunika darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Tunika will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Silva's coach down at Boomerang!! ELITE Fighters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Silva on the inside. #BC2#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Silva misses with a double jab
and Tunika counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tunika paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Tunika on that attempt.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tunika looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Tunika off the cage and back into range.
Tunika lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Tunika. Tunika maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land. #BC#
Tunika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Tunika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Tunika. Tunika maintains the clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Tunika has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tunika there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Tunika fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Tunika is now in Silva's guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tunika is controlling him. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tunika passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Tunika seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Silva is looking to get back to is feet but Tunika passes into side control.
Silva pushes Tunika away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tunika gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva is trying to control Tunika's posture but Tunika avoids it.
Silva bucks up and tries to throw Tunika off but instead Tunika has got his back!
Tunika trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Tunika is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tunika.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tunika controlling the positon.
Tunika gets his hands free as Silva looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Tunika looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tunika is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Tunika let's go of the attempt for now.
Tunika has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Tunika just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tunika seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
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 Nica Tunika will probably get the nod.
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#
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Tunika tries to clinch up
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tunika avoids the head kick by Silva.
Tunika is looking for a counter combo.
Tunika misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Tunika is looking to clinch.
Nica Tunika 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.
Tunika tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Tunika tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tunika tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
#T1##CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Tunika in a clinch.
Tunika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Tunika keeps him there for the moment.
Tunika wants to stall.
Tunika is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Tunika into the cage.#TD#
Tunika manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tunika trying to control the position here.
Tunika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tunika. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is looking to stand up but Tunika won't let him. #T2#
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tunika is keeping the position for now.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Tunika's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva trying to control but Tunika is working from the bottom.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Tunika uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Tunika!#REVR#
Tunika working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tunika passes into half guard.
Tunika is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Tunika has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Tunika prevents Silva from standing back up.
Tunika trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Tunika working the head and body with strikes.
Silva is trying to stand.
Tunika wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Tunika. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tunika lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva is looking to escape.#ES2#
Silva kicks off Tunika and gets to his feet.
Tunika moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Tunika on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nica Tunika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Tunika tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tunika shoots in but no luck this time.
Tunika darts in trying to clinch
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Tunika's leg but Tunika calmly moves out of range.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws out a counter right but Tunika avoids it with no problem.
Tunika doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nica Tunika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tunika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Tunika shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Tunika's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tunika works his way back into a safe position though.
Tunika wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunika is standing up over Silva. Silva looks to escape but Tunika dives into side control.
#ES2#
Silva explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Tunika is looking to clinch.
Tunika with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Tunika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tunika takes one to the side of the head.
Tunika takes one to the side of the head.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tunika under the eye.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tunika tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Silva.#CL#
Tunika clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunika's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tunika is keeping busy.#T2#
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Antonio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tunika takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tunika tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva 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.#CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva is stalling here.
#BC#
Tunika breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Tunika shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nica Tunika. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Tunika moves into the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Tunika blocks with his arms.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Tunika's head.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Antonio Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tunika has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Tunika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Tunika misses its intended target. #TD#
Tunika closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tunika manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Tunika not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Tunika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tunika scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tunika is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tunika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!
Tunika is controlling the pace.
#ES2#
Silva pushes Tunika off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Silva!
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Event:
Torcida 7 - Irago Vs Martel
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Thompson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antonio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Thompson slips under a jab.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Thompson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Silva clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson counters with a big right hand! Oh Silva is in trouble here! Thompson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Thompson!
In his post fight interview, Matt Thompson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Pot blocks a head kick by Silva.
Pot drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Pot has been cut.
Pot tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Pot moves out of range easily.
Silva tests Pot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Pot is rocked!
Silva cracks Pot with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Silva!
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