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Event:
Brutality on the Beach
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Romanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Romanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Romanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Romanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimitri Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Da Silva.
Romanov dips to his left and cracks Da Silva with an uppercut!#CL2#
Da Silva rushes Romanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Romanov on the inside.
Da Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Romanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva jumps guard but Romanov stands there with Da Silva around his waist. Da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Romanov breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva shoots and misses
and Romanov counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva trying to control the position but instead, Romanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Silva into the cage.
Romanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romanov scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head. #T1#
Da Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Romanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Romanov on the inside.
Romanov lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Romanov breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva moves forwards but Romanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romanov lands a body shot.
Romanov throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva shoots and misses #CL#
and Romanov counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva looks winded!
A hook to the body from Romanov.
Romanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Romanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romanov. #TD2#
Da Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanov stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romanov landing with the ground and pound.
Da Silva has a closed guard, preventing Romanov from standing up. #T2#
Romanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romanov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva has hold of Romanov's hands but Romanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Romanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Da Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romanov drops an elbow to the side of Da Silva's head. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Romanov is controlling well.
Romanov working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romanov pulls his head out easily.
Romanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Romanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Romanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Romanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Da Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Da Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Romanov prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Romanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for a kimura from the bottom but Romanov passes into side control!#T4#
Romanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Da Silva is not content to let Romanov control the position.
Da Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Romanov connects with a decent elbow.
Romanov is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romanov wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Romanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Romanov lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Romanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Romanov circles away easily
and Romanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Royce Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Romanov, which made it look bad.
Romanov connects with a crisp jab.
Romanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Romanov circles away easily
and Romanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimitri Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Da Silva.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romanov is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Romanov circles away and we're back to standing.
As Da Silva tries to get set, Romanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Da Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Romanov.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Romanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Da Silva manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Romanov clinches with his opponent.
Romanov cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.#T1#
Romanov lands a body shot.
Romanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Romanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romanov scores with a hook to the body.
Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romanov lands with a light punch inside.
Romanov lands a shoulder strike.
Romanov digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Da Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Romanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Da Silva can turn it around.
Romanov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Romanov breaks the clinch.
Da Silva fails to land the takedown.
Good shot there by Romanov.
Romanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dimitri Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov throws a shot to the body.
Romanov lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Romanov lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Da Silva is rocked!
Romanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanov finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Romanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romanov.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Romanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romanov tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Romanov closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Romanov.
Romanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Da Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romanov is defending well.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Romanov won't allow it.
#T3#
Romanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romanov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanov.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romanov walks away with a smile on his face. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Romanov counters by clinching up. #BC#
Romanov manages to break the clinch.
Romanov leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Romanov. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
Da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
#T4#
Romanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Silva should have avoided that one.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romanov to the ground. Romanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Romanov.
Da Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Romanov scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Romanov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Da Silva 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 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Romanov!
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Event:
Bud on the Beach
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Kawanabe, which made it look bad. #CL#
Da Silva has closed the distance and engaged Kawanabe in a clinch.
Da Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kawanabe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Kawanabe moves into the clinch.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Kawanabe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike.
Kawanabe digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Kawanabe has him pressed against the cage.
Kawanabe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe lands a nice uppercut.
Kawanabe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kawanabe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawanabe lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawanabe cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe scores with a hook to the body.
Kawanabe lands with a light punch inside.
Kawanabe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawanabe gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kawanabe controlling the action here for a moment.
Kawanabe avoiding damage.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kawanabe smiles and moves away.
Kawanabe leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kawanabe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Kawanabe has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawanabe pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawanabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawanabe lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe stalling the fight.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Kawanabe - that landed with a thud.
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Kawanabe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Kawanabe won't allow it.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawanabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawanabe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawanabe leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
Kawanabe scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawanabe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Da Silva successfully pulls guard.
Kawanabe looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Kawanabe defends easily.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.#T3#
Kawanabe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawanabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Kawanabe defends easily.
Kawanabe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kawanabe is continuing to stall.#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.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Kawanabe from controlling successfully.
Kawanabe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kawanabe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kawanabe defends well.
Kawanabe stays in close to Da Silva's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Kawanabe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kawanabe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kawanabe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Kawanabe looks to land a combination. Da Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Kawanabe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kawanabe continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawanabe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Silva on the side of the head. #CL2#
Kawanabe closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.
Kawanabe lands with a right to the head.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Kawanabe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawanabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kawanabe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kawanabe just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kawanabe down to the mat. Kawanabe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Kawanabe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva dives in and grabs Kawanabe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kawanabe pushes down on Da Silva's head and hops out.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawanabe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kawanabe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Kawanabe catches Da Silva right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Kawanabe coming out on top.#CL2#
Kawanabe drives through and clinches with Da Silva against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kawanabe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawanabe lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kawanabe. #TD#
Da Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Kawanabe advances to half guard.
Kawanabe stalling.
Kawanabe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2##SUB#
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Kawanabe stalling. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Kawanabe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kawanabe trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kawanabe controls the pace.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Kawanabe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kawanabe controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kawanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kawanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kawanabe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawanabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kawanabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawanabe has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Kawanabe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Royce Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawanabe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Da Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Kawanabe staying calm.
Da Silva stops Kawanabe from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Kawanabe 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! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Da Silva drives through with a takedown into Kawanabe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Kawanabe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Da Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kawanabe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Da Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kawanabe can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawanabe.
Da Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kawanabe pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Da Silva pulls Kawanabe into guard.
#SUB#
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kawanabe is aware though and is defending well.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kawanabe controls the pace.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Kawanabe from controlling successfully.
Kawanabe controlling from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kawanabe controls the pace.#T1#
Kawanabe pushes down on Da Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Da Silva is in trouble now - Kawanabe has advanced to mount!
Kawanabe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Kawanabe has a good base and remains in mount.
Kawanabe tries to control but Da Silva wriggling away.
Kawanabe content just to control the position here.
Kawanabe prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.#T2#
Da Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Silva tries to get out of the position.
Da Silva tries to lock up and control but Kawanabe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kawanabe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kawanabe trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Kawanabe avoids the attempt from Da Silva to control.
Kawanabe wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.
Kawanabe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Kawanabe wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.
Kawanabe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva tries to reverse the position but Kawanabe maintains control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva 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.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kawanabe pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Kawanabe 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.
#SUB#
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Kawanabe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Kawanabe sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Royce Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Kawanabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kawanabe 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Kawanabe!
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Event:
Brawl on the Beach
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Da Silva dives in and grabs Lorenzon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lorenzon pushes down on Da Silva's head and hops out.
Lorenzon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Da Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lorenzon leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Lorenzon moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Da Silva.
Da Silva being controlled against the cage.
Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lorenzon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lorenzon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lorenzon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Lorenzon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Lorenzon.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Lorenzon.
Da Silva has Lorenzon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lorenzon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
A short right from Lorenzon.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Lorenzon controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Lorenzon.
Da Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lorenzon digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
Lorenzon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lorenzon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lorenzon stalling in the clinch.
Da Silva trying to control the position but instead, Lorenzon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Silva into the cage.
Da Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon won't allow it.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzon.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva looks winded!
Da Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Da Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lorenzon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lorenzon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lorenzon avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorenzon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorenzon avoiding damage.
Lorenzon pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Da Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Lorenzon on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lorenzon - that landed with a thud.
Lorenzon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lorenzon lands a body shot.
Lorenzon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Lorenzon.
#T3#
Lorenzon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lorenzon down to the mat. Lorenzon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lorenzon lands a two punch combo.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lorenzon finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head. #CL#
Lorenzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lorenzon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Silva is trying to drag Lorenzon to the mat but Lorenzon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lorenzon stalling the fight.
Lorenzon scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Lorenzon lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorenzon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lorenzon works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A short left from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorenzon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lorenzon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lorenzon.
Nice body punch from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Da Silva fails to pull guard.
Lorenzon lands an uppercut.
Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lorenzon leaning against his opponent.
Lorenzon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Lorenzon lands a nice uppercut.
Lorenzon has Da Silva pressed against the cage.
Lorenzon scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lorenzon stuns Da Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Da Silva misses with a takedown #CL#
and Lorenzon moves into the clinch.
Lorenzon works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorenzon smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Da Silva gets a clinch.
Lorenzon lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lorenzon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lorenzon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lorenzon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzon stalls.
Da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Da Silva.
Da Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Lorenzon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Da Silva being controlled against the cage.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lorenzon - that landed with a thud.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Lorenzon.
Da Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorenzon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzon digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Lorenzon.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands a shot to the body.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands a shot to the body.
Lorenzon is struggling to control the position.
Lorenzon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lorenzon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lorenzon.
Da Silva being controlled against the cage.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lorenzon to keep the fight standing.
Lorenzon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lorenzon lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorenzon smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lorenzon lands with a left to the head.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorenzon smiles and moves away.
#T3#
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lorenzon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.#CL#
Lorenzon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Lorenzon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Lorenzon on the inside.
Lorenzon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lorenzon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Da Silva letting Lorenzon take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lorenzon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lorenzon lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon stands there with Da Silva around his waist. Da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lorenzon lands a shot to the body.
Lorenzon pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Lorenzon.
Da Silva has Lorenzon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lorenzon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lorenzon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Lorenzon is leaning against Da Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lorenzon is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lorenzon down to the mat. Lorenzon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Da Silva tries to move into range but Lorenzon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Lorenzon does it's job there.#CL#
Lorenzon has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva in a clinch.
Lorenzon slowing the pace effectively.
Lorenzon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lorenzon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
Da Silva fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lorenzon cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lorenzon counters with a left to the body.
Da Silva misses with a takedown #CL#
and Lorenzon counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Lorenzon.
A left hand lands to the body for Lorenzon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Da Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lorenzon's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzon.
A short uppercut from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lorenzon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Lorenzon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Lorenzon scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Da Silva.
Lorenzon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lorenzon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lorenzon has Da Silva pushed against the cage.#T1#
Lorenzon works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Lorenzon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Lorenzon - that landed with a thud.
Lorenzon controlling the action here for a moment.
Lorenzon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lorenzon gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Lorenzon on the inside.
Da Silva wants a takedown.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lorenzon stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
The referee calls for Lorenzon to work.
Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike.
Da Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lorenzon prevents it.
Nice body punch from Lorenzon - that landed with a thud.
Lorenzon has Da Silva pushed against the cage.
Lorenzon pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lorenzon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lorenzon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Lorenzon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Silva is trying to drag Lorenzon to the mat but Lorenzon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lorenzon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lorenzon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Lorenzon.
Lorenzon digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
Da Silva is trying to drag Lorenzon to the mat but Lorenzon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon gets underhooks to prevent Da Silva's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Lorenzon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lorenzon stalling the fight.
Lorenzon digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
Lorenzon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Lorenzon.
Geanluca Lorenzon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorenzon smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Lorenzon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lorenzon slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Lorenzon lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lorenzon is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lorenzon down to the mat. Lorenzon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Lorenzon counters with a stiff right hand.
Lorenzon jabs at Da Silva's body.
Lorenzon lands a nice shot to the body.
Geanluca Lorenzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Lorenzon - just one landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lorenzon.#CL#
Lorenzon moves into the clinch.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage.
Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Royce Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geanluca Lorenzon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lorenzon gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geanluca Lorenzon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lorenzon 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geanluca Lorenzon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Trujilo tries to sprawl but Da Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Trujilo kicks Da Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Trujilo 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#
Da Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trujilo's guard.
Trujilo wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Da Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trujilo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva has Trujilo in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trujilo defends well.
Trujilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujilo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trujilo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Silva for as long as he can get away with.#T1##SUB2#
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trujilo defends it easily.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Trujilo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trujilo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trujilo wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva wants to stand up but Trujilo is controlling him.
Trujilo wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving. #T2#
Trujilo stops Da Silva from standing up. #SUB2#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trujilo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trujilo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trujilo trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trujilo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trujilo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Trujilo trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Trujilo prevents Da Silva from getting back to his feet.
Trujilo trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trujilo is standing up over Da Silva. Da Silva looks to escape but Trujilo dives into side control.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Da Silva is being controlled here. #SUB#
Trujilo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Da Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Da Silva is pushing Trujilo's head away, looking to escape. Trujilo manages to hold on to the position though.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trujilo trying to control the position but Da Silva is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Royce Da Silva will probably get the nod.
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#
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Trujilo's guard.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Trujilo.
Da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Da Silva is pushing down on Trujilo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trujilo is fighting to maintain full guard but Da Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Trujilo defends the submission attempt.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Trujilo dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Da Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Da Silva 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.
#T1#
Trujilo is trying to stand back up but Da Silva is controlling him
#SUB2#
Da Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trujilo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Da Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trujilo sees it coming and defends easily.
Trujilo is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Trujilo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trujilo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva. #SUB2#
Da Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Da Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Trujilo wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Trujilo controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Da Silva is working for a kimura but Trujilo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Da Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trujilo sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trujilo is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Trujilo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva trying to control from Trujilo's half guard. Trujilo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Da Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Royce Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Da Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Da Silva 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#
Trujilo looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Trujilo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trujilo defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Trujilo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Trujilo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Trujilo throws a right hand that Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva also avoids with ease.
Trujilo lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Da Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Trujilo's guard.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Da Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trujilo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trujilo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trujilo! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva tries to escape but Trujilo is in control.
Da Silva is not content to let Trujilo control the position.
Trujilo has knee on belly momentarily but Da Silva bucks him off and regains half guard. #T1#
Da Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Trujilo manages to mount him!
Da Silva is trying to stand up.
Trujilo tries to control but Da Silva wriggling away.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Trujilo prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.#T2#
Trujilo controlling from the full mount.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trujilo trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Trujilo tries to control but Da Silva wriggling away.
Da Silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Da Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Da Silva is trying to stand up here but Trujilo is controlling him well. #T3#
Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Trujilo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trujilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Abel Trujilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Trujilo from controlling successfully. #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.#SUB2#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trujilo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trujilo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Trujilo from controlling successfully.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Trujilo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trujilo wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Trujilo pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is looking to stand up but Trujilo isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Trujilo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Royce Da Silva!
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