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Event:
IF1
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Biernat.#CUT#
It looks like Divanei Silva has been cut.
Biernat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biernat can pounce on him.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Biernat, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Biernat against the cage but Biernat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch there but Biernat circles away.
Silva with a poor takedown #KD#
and Biernat counters with a big uppercut that knocks Silva off his feet! Biernat dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Biernat decides to stand back up.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Biernat finish him?
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Biernat counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Silva off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Biernat follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Silva was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mateusz Biernat!
A relieved looking Mateusz Biernat 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:
UnderGround FC 11
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Ignacio keeps Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Ignacio throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignacio.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ignacio as he jumps to the side.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ignacio throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Ignacio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Divanei Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Ignacio gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIgnacio.
Ignacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ignacio wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignacio connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Divanei Silva has been cut.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Ignacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xyryx Ignacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignacio misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Ignacio is keeping the position.
Ignacio is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture. #T1#
Ignacio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignacio is retaining full guard.
Ignacio is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ignacio keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ignacio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ignacio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignacio misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Ignacio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Ignacio.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ignacio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ignacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Ignacio tries to tie him up.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ignacio smiles and moves away.
Ignacio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xyryx Ignacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Divanei Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Good exchange - Ignacio coming out on top.
Ignacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ignacio wants it to stay on the feet.
Ignacio tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. #CL#
Silva instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ignacio manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Ignacio does it's job there.
Ignacio throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignacio.
Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ignacio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Ignacio as Silva shoots in.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignacio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignacio lands a jab to the head.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Divanei Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignacio swivels and escapes.#T1#
Ignacio tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Ignacio is quick to defend against it.
Ignacio lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Ignacio.
Ignacio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Ignacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignacio tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignacio is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ignacio can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ignacio is not content to let Silva control the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Ignacio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva trying to control the action but Ignacio is working from the bottom.
Ignacio is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ignacio is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xyryx Ignacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Divanei Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Ignacio throws a head punch that misses.
Ignacio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Ignacio.
Ignacio missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Ignacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignacio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ignacio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignacio tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Ignacio throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Ignacio throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ignacio's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR#
Ignacio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ignacio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ignacio has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Ignacio's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Divanei Silva!
A very excited looking Divanei Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UFC MNF 2
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Gonya. #CUT#
It looks like Divanei Silva has been cut.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonya circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Silva to the canvas! Silva doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gonya keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sivile Gonya!
Sivile Gonya retains his welterweight title!
Sivile Gonya was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
UFC WNF 1
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1#
DiVerdici cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DiVerdici throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
DiVerdici throws a big shot that misses.
DiVerdici should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
DiVerdici throws a body shot but no joy.
DiVerdici fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DiVerdici feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
DiVerdici stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DiVerdici wants it to stay on the feet.
DiVerdici now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DiVerdici looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
DiVerdici keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
DiVerdici looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Silva has gone for a leg lock! DiVerdici slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.#REVB#
DiVerdici looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva won't allow DiVerdici to sweep him here.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but DiVerdici manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but DiVerdici is one step ahead there. #SUB#
DiVerdici got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DiVerdici has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DiVerdici's guard. #REVR#
DiVerdici has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva wants to stand but DiVerdici has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from DiVerdici.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but DiVerdici is working from the bottom.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DiVerdici's guard. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but DiVerdici is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DiVerdici tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg. #SUB#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
DiVerdici really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Divanei Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Silva tries to clinch but DiVerdici is having none of it.
DiVerdici stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
DiVerdici tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from DiVerdici.
DiVerdici stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
DiVerdici takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
DiVerdici misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DiVerdici ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DiVerdici.
DiVerdici misses the shot to the body.
DiVerdici throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiVerdici throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Ronald DiVerdici seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DiVerdici throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DiVerdici swivels and escapes.
DiVerdici 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DiVerdici lands a two punch combo.
DiVerdici has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva avoids the body shot from DiVerdici.
Ronald DiVerdici seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Silva blocks a leg kick.
DiVerdici is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
DiVerdici throws a right and a left that both miss.
DiVerdici throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from DiVerdici.
DiVerdici's coach down at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DiVerdici's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Silva has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Silva pulls guard successfully.
DiVerdici won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but DiVerdici defends the submission attempt.
DiVerdici keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but DiVerdici is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to pass to mount but DiVerdici is defending the position.
DiVerdici is looking to escape.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
DiVerdici tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DiVerdici is controlling an arm, preventing Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald DiVerdici 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#
DiVerdici throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
DiVerdici lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DiVerdici is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
DiVerdici throws a body shot but no joy.
Divanei Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DiVerdici with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DiVerdici lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from DiVerdici. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
DiVerdici just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but DiVerdici is quick to defend against it.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiVerdici lands a high kick!
#TD#
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
DiVerdici pushes Silva off, looking to escape but Silva dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and DiVerdici is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Divanei Silva!
A victorious Divanei Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Friday Night Fights lV
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Xander's guard.#ES#
Xander wriggles free and stands up.
Xander throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Xander is predictable there #TD2#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva stands and throws Xander's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva takes a little break here. Xander wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Silva wants to control but Xander is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Xander to his feet. #TD2#
Xander tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Xander pushes Silva off but Silva dives into side control.
Silva advances nicely into full mount.
Xander has given up his back here. Will Silva look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Silva is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Xander with him. Xander is trying to defend but Silva has an arm under the chin now! Xander grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Divanei Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Stevenson against the cage.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Stevenson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Stevenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva has Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva tries to circle away but Stevenson has him pinned against the cage.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Silva has clasped his hands together around Stevenson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stevenson is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Stevenson prevents Silva from improving position.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Stevenson denies him.
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stevenson really is a fat lump.
Stevenson is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson trying to control but Silva flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T2##SUB2#
Silva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Stevenson right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is not going to allow Stevenson to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Silva has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Stevenson is defending well but eventually Silva manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Stevenson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Divanei Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Hensley.
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 Hensley walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Hensley denies him.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Hensley controls the position for a moment.
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hensley is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva takes a little break here. Hensley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hensley's legs.
Hensley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hensley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hensley's legs. #SUB2#
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva wants to control but Hensley is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Silva trying to control the position but Hensley is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hensley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Silva.
Hensley is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hensley is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is staying tight to Hensley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva cracks Hensley with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divanei Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hensley tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Hensley wants to clinch.
Divanei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hensley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Hensley is keeping the position.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Silva wants to control from the top but Hensley keeps moving.
Hensley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hensley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hensley wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Silva passes Hensley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hensley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Hensley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hensley's head. #SUB2#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hensley is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Divanei Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Silva stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T3##TD#
Hensley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva pulls Hensley in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hensley is aware though and is defending well.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Hensley pushes his legs off easily.
Hensley wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hensley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hensley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hensley keeps working.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hensley!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Silva quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Silva but it's paid off an Hensley is forced to tap! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Divanei Silva!
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