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Event:
HERO:9
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
David fails with the takedown#TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but David is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
David is not content to let Silva control the position.
David can't do much from the bottom here.
David tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Silva avoids the attempt from David to control.#T1#
David is in all sorts of trouble here.
David tries to improve his position but instead Silva has taken his back!
David tries to break free.
#SUB#
Silva looking for the choke but no joy.
Silva trying to control momentarily.
Silva misses with an elbow to the head.
Silva is trying to stick to David's back but David is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by David.#T2#
Silva keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva seems keen to control David's posture.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that David has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but David is proving a slippery customer.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as David controls the pace.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva is trying to keep David in close.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Silva clinches. #TD2#
David wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but David persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but David defends easily.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
David with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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#
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
David controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva prevents David from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but David pushes him off.#CL#
Silva clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but David manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
David escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Silva scores with a takedown into David's guard.
David kicks Silva off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
David darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
David breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
David wants to control the action here but instead Silva manages to pass to full mount!
David is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva looking to control but David is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Silva.
David is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
David is wriggling around trying to escape.
David tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away. #T3#
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks David but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silva wants to control the pace but David is squirming around nicely.
David throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
David is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
David 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.
David wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
David desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Silva clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but David forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that David can do to turn this around?#BC2#
David breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by David. David maintains the clinch.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. David avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. David can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. David looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva is standing up over David. David looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
David sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Silva wants to stand but David has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
David is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
David controlling the position well.
Silva is keen to just control but David is a slippery customer.
David is trying to escape back to his feet but Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
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.
David struggling a bit here.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but David defends.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused David some visible discomfort.
Silva trying to control the position but David is working away.
Silva wants to control for a moment but David uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
David is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
David avoiding Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Silva is trying to stand back up.
Will David go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards David.
#T4#
Silva is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
David is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
David has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards David.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but David keeps control of the position.
Roger David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards David.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Silva! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Jay Silva stuffs the takedown.
Jay Silva 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.
Jay Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Jake Silva.#TD#
Jay Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jake Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jay Silva working away.
Jake Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jay Silva's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jake Silva is staying active underneath Jay Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jay Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jay Silva stalling. #T1#
Jake Silva manages to get to full guard.
Jake Silva trying to control the position.
Jay Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jake Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jay Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jake Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jake Silva keeping moving, preventing Jay Silva from controlling successfully.
Jay Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jake Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jake Silva 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jake Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Jay Silva moves into the clinch.
Jake Silva misses with some punches.
Jake Silva has Jay Silva pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Jake Silva jumps into guard, dragging Jay Silva to the mat.
#T3#
Jay Silva is pushing down on Jake Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jake Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Jay Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jake Silva wants to improve his position but Jay Silva is controlling well.
Jay Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jay Silva thows a huge punch but Jake Silva dodges it nicely.
Jay Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jake Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jay Silva is working away from the top position though.
Jake Silva wants to improve his position but Jay Silva is controlling well.
#T4#
Jake Silva is not content to let Jay Silva control the position.
Jake Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Jake Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Jake Silva won't allow Jay Silva to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jake Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Jake Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jake Silva.
Jay Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jake Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Jake Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jay Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jake Silva is in Jay Silva's guard.
Jay Silva has his feet on Jake Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jay Silva.
Jake Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Jake Silva.
Jay Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jake Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jay Silva as he jumps to the side.
Jake Silva throws a push kick but Jay Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Jake Silva misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Jay Silva clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Jay Silva lands a takedown into guard.
#T1##ES2#
Jake Silva pushes Jay Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Jake Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Jake Silva gets tackled into the cage by Jay Silva. Jay Silva maintains the clinch. #TD#
Jay Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Jake Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jake Silva prevents Jay Silva from getting back to his feet.
Jake Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Jay Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jake Silva is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jay Silva controls Jake Silva momentarily but Jake Silva frees himself.
Jay Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Jake Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jay Silva seems keen to control Jake Silva's posture.#SU2#
Jake Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jay Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jake Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jake Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Jay Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Jake Silva closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Jake Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jay Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Silva.
Jay Silva being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Jake Silva manages to pull guard.
Jay Silva wants to control from the top but Jake Silva keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jake Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jay Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jake Silva.
Jay Silva wants to control but Jake Silva is keeping him busy. #T4#
Jay Silva working away.
Jake Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jay Silva is staying active.
Jay Silva remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jay Silva tries to advance to mount but Jake Silva denies him.
Jay Silva trying to control the action but Jake Silva is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Jake Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay Silva blocks a head kick by Jake Silva.
Jake Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Jake Silva instigates a clinch. #TD#
Jay Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Jay Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jay Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Jake Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jake Silva is looking to slow Jay Silva down with leg kicks. #T1##CL2#
Jake Silva clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Jake Silva breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Jay Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jay Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jake Silva on the ground.
Jake Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Jay Silva trying to control the action but Jake Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jake Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jay Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Jake Silva trying to hold on to Jay Silva's head to control him but Jay Silva postures up.
Jay Silva tries to pass to full mount but Jake Silva defends it. #SUB#
Jay Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Jake Silva wants to improve his position but Jay Silva is controlling well.
#T3#
Jay Silva wants to control but Jake Silva is keeping him busy.
Jake Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jay Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jake Silva keeping moving, preventing Jay Silva from controlling successfully.
Jay Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jay Silva postures up.
Jay Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jake Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Jake Silva gets caught napping as Jay Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Jake Silva manages to retain guard.
Jake Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jay Silva.
Jake Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Jake Silva, not yet.
Jake Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jay Silva manages to pass to side control.
Jake Silva is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Jake Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jay Silva lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Jay Silva rushes Jake Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Jay Silva decides to pull guard.
Jake Silva wants to pass the guard but Jay Silva is keeping the position.
Jay Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Jake Silva is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Silva wants to sweep here but Jake Silva controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Jake Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jay Silva keeping moving, preventing Jake Silva from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jake Silva wants to pass the guard but Jay Silva is keeping the position.
Jake Silva advances position into side control!
Jay Silva prevents Jake Silva from moving into mount.
Jake Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jay Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jay Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Jake Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Jake Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Jake Silva blocks Jay Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jake Silva content just to control the position here.
Jake Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
Jake Silva wants to control the pace but Jay Silva is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Jay Silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jay Silva is keeping busy.
Jake Silva avoiding Jay Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Jake Silva keeps control of the position as Jay Silva tries to break free.
Jake Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jake Silva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jay Silva just trying to survive but Jake Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jake Silva controlling well, preventing Jay Silva from escaping the position.
Jay Silva wants to control his opponent's hands but Jake Silva gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jake Silva wants to control but Jay Silva manages to buck him off and is now in Jake Silva's guard! Nice work there by Jay Silva!
Jay Silva won't allow Jake Silva to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Jake Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jay Silva sprawls well. Jay Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jake Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Silva throws a push kick but Jay Silva slaps the foot to one side.
No luck for Jay Silva with that takedown attempt.
Jay Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jake Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jay Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jake Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Jay Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jay Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Silva trying to control but Jake Silva is working from the bottom.
Jay Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jake Silva wants to get back to his feet but Jay Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Jake Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Jake Silva, not yet.
Jay Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jake Silva keeping moving, preventing Jay Silva from controlling successfully.
Jake Silva wants to sweep here but Jay Silva controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jay Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jake Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Jay Silva instigates a clinch.
Jay Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jake Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay Silva won't allow it.
#TD2#
Jake Silva pulls guard.
Jake Silva looking to control.
#SUB2#
Jake Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jay Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jake Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Jay Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Jake Silva seems keen to control Jay Silva's posture.
Jay Silva wants to control from the top but Jake Silva keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jake Silva wants to stand and escape but Jay Silva is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jay Silva tries for a takedown but Jake Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jake Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Silva.
Jay Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Jake Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jay Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Jay Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Jay Silva controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Jake Silva is looking for a triangle but Jay Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Jake Silva keeping moving, preventing Jay Silva from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jake Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jay Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Silva.
I think Jay Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:47
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Silva!
Jay Silva is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
HERO:6
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Evans rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Evans putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Evans jumps guard but Silva stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Evans jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Evans.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Silva wants to stand but Evans has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva advances position into side control!
Evans is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.#SU#
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Evans goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.#TD#
Silva shoots in and bounces Evans off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Silva wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans is trying to keep Silva in close.
Evans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.#SUB2#
Evans has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Evans.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans looking for a sweep but Silva has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Evans wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.#SUB#
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Evans is on top in guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva has Evans pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva closes the distance but Evans moves to the side #TD2#
and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Evans controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva works over Evans with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
Jake Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Evans tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jake Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Evans.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.#CL2#
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Evans wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Evans persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Evans wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Evans fails with the takedown.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans wants to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Evans shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Evans to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva misses with the combination.
Evans is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Silva.
Jake Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Evans.#T1#
Silva shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Thomas Evans has been cut.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body. #TD#
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva pushing down on Evans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Evans 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 Evans is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Silva!
Jake Silva is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
HERO:5
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.#BC#
Spade breaks from the clinch.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Spade darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spade leaning against his opponent.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spade avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
#TD#
Spade manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Spade.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Spade looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pushes down on Spade's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Silva moves into full mount! Spade won't be happy about that!
Spade is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva avoids the attempt from Spade to control.#SU2#
Silva stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Silva wants to clinch up but Spade keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spade appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Spade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Silva throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Spade shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva pushes Spade off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Spade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Spade goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Spade pulls guard successfully.
Silva stays in close to Spade's body and controls the position.
Spade wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Spade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva won't allow Spade to get back to his feet.
Silva postures up in Spade's guard and throws a big left but Spade blocks it.
Spade trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Spade clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spade pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spade smiles and moves away.
Spade dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Spade drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spade is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Silva rushes Spade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Spade jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spade 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 controlling from the top position.
Spade wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to stand but Spade is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Silva stands and throws Spade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spade can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva trying to control the position but Spade is working away.
Jake Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva working away.
Spade is looking for a sweep.
Silva controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spade has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spade slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#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.
Spade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Spade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva with shots to the head and body - Spade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spade wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva wants to control the pace but Spade is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Spade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Silva has Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Spade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva has Spade pressed against the cage.
Silva wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Spade checks it.#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Spade against the cage.
#T1##TD2#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Spade to the mat.
Spade trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep here but Spade controlling him for the moment.
Spade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spade stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spade!#T2#
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Spade is working for an americana but Silva has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Spade was thinking about the submission.
Silva is pulling down on Spade's head to control his posture. #T3##SUB2#
Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spade controls the pace.
Spade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Spade defends easily.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spade controlling from the top position.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Warren Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Silva! |
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Event:
HERO:3
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Welch closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Welch has him pressed against the cage.
Welch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Welch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Welch is looking to get back to his feet here but Silva is keeping cool and he's managed to take Welch's back.
Welch wants to escape the position.
Welch avoids the strikes from Silva.
Welch is trying to stand back up.
Welch covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T1##SUB#
Welch is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Silva has locked on a rear naked choke here! Welch is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Silva! |
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Event:
HERO
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Gamble closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Gamble stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Gamble has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva 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.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Silva keeping full guard, as Gamble tries to pass.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gamble wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Gamble has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gamble thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Silva wants to control from the top but Gamble keeps moving.
Gamble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva won't allow Gamble to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gamble avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Gamble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble pulls Silva in to control the position. #T3#
Silva is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gamble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Gamble is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamble throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva throws a series of punches but Gamble moves out of range.
Gamble scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Gamble, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Gamble against the cage but Gamble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gamble.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Silva.#CL#
Gamble rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trevor Gamble will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Silva motions for Gamble to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gamble feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Gamble gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gamble striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gamble is proving hard to escape from.
Silva trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gamble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Gamble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Silva trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Gamble is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva is pushing Gamble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gamble is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Gamble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trevor Gamble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Silva rushes Gamble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Gamble can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Gamble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gamble throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamble moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSilva.#TD2#
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gamble!
Silva grinds an elbow into Gamble's temple.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamble keeps working. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Gamble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Silva cracks Gamble with a big elbow.
Gamble is not content to let Silva control the position.
Gamble tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Gamble sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Gamble defends the submission attempt.
Gamble is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Gamble pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Silva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gamble to get to his feet. #CL#
Gamble has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gamble to keep the fight standing.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gamble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gamble stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Gamble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamble is trying to improve his position.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gamble is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Silva trying to control the action but Gamble is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gamble wants to control but Silva postures up.
Gamble is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Gamble get back to his feet.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gamble has a takedown stuffed.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamble was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Gamble tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Gamble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Silva.#TD#
Gamble shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gamble showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gamble is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Gamble missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Gamble instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Gamble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is controlling Gamble's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva is not content to let Gamble control the position.#T4#
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Gamble from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gamble feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Gamble changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Gamble circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Gamble shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gamble presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Silva! |
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