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Event:
Empire: XI
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Garrett.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Garrett ducks down to avoid it.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
Garrett throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva takes a swing at Garrett's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Garrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva cracks Garrett with a good jab.
Silva moves forwards but Garrett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garrett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Garrett misses with a straight left.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrett.
Silva's coach down at Steroids Athletic 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.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Garrett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Nice defenses there by Garrett.
Garrett misses with an uppercut.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Garrett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garrett.
Garrett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Garrett throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garrett throws a hook but Silva blocks it.#T2##TD#
Garrett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Garrett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garrett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
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.
Garrett thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Garrett throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett working the head and body with strikes.
Garrett slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Garrett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garrett scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Silva is rocked!
Garrett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Garrett finish him?
Garrett looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
A big strike lands for Garrett! That's really hurt Silva and he's turned his back - Garrett keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Garrett jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Garrett! |
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Event:
FFS 22: Hastings
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Morrison digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morrison postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison lands a couple of elbows.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morrison postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Morrison landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
Silva pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morrison distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Morrison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morrison stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Silva pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Morrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrison trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:8
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
Our winner, Frank Morrison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
FFS 16: Okeechobee
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Minnagh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Minnagh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Minnagh is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Minnagh tries to clinch up
letting Silva counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.#T1#
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minnagh throws a lazy head kick
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva tests Minnagh's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Minnagh is rocked!
Silva circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Minnagh to the canvas! Minnagh doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Silva keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FFS 8: Sebring
Date: Jun 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seeble throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Seeble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva thuds a left hand into Seeble's body.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Seeble back to the ropes. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Seeble has been cut.
Seeble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seeble throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Seeble 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seeble tries to clinch up.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Seeble misses its intended target. #T1#
Seeble tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Seeble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seeble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva lands with a straight right. Seeble didn't see that one coming.
Seeble throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seeble thinking.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Seeble slips under a jab.
Seeble is looking to counter punch.
Seeble tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Frank Seeble's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seeble avoids the body shot from Silva.
#T2##CL#
Seeble fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the ropes.
Seeble tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Seeble back against the ropes.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
#BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva thuds his right hand into Seeble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Seeble has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Seeble's head.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Silva tries to move into range but Seeble moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seeble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seeble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seeble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Silva!
A very excited looking Frankie 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2020 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Silvia misses.
Silvia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva leaves Silvia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva cracks Silvia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva blocks a head kick by Silvia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvia misses with the combination.
Silvia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Silvia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silvia shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frankie Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Silvia.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva is looking for a counter combo.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Silvia on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silvia throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silvia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Silva cracks Silvia with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silvia looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silva finish him?
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Silva has knocked Silvia down with a huge combo! Silva steps away and waves a wobbly Silvia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Silvia is rocked!
Silva drops Silvia with a naaaaasty hook - Silvia is in real trouble here! Silva dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Silva!
Frankie Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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