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Event:
OFK 137 -
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Cool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Cool persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been hearing reports that Cool has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Cool takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cool fails with the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Cool closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Da Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva wants to control but Cool is keeping busy.
Cool prevents Da Silva from improving his position.#SUB#
Cool maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Da Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cool has cracked it and Da Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cool!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Cool! |
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Event:
OFK 131 - Graves Vs plutov
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Man blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Da Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Man tries to land a front kick but Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man misses with a head kick.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Man tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.#T1#
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
Man throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Da Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man fails with the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Man dives in and grabs Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man is breathing heavily.#T2#
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva defends it nicely.
Da Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Silva wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Man looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
It appears Man was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Man could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
Man tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it. #T4#
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Man misses with a body shot
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Man shoots for a takedown but Da Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Da Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Silva.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Man tries to clinch there but Da Silva circles away.
A jab from Da Silva finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Joao Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Silva circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.#T1#
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Da Silva lands with a right hand.
Man has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws a counter high kick but Da Silva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Man shoots in but Da Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Silva counters with a body kick.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Da Silva.
Man tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Silva. #CL#
Man moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Silva cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Man tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Man thinks about countering with a head kick.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
As Da Silva looks to move away, Man throws a big counter combo but Da Silva just gets out of the way.
Man takes one on the button.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Man tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Man shoots in.
Man blocks the body kick.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man tries to clinch up.#T2#
Man fails with the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Da Silva with a nice cross.
Joao Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Da Silva lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Man moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man blocks a jab.
Man slips under a jab.
Man misses with a takedown
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Da Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man dives in and grabs Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Da Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
John Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Da Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Da Silva! |
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Event:
OFK 121 - Ky Jr vs Tomori
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DiAngelo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
DiAngelo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva cracks DiAngelo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Silva throws a hook but DiAngelo blocks it.
DiAngelo fails with the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Da Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva cracks DiAngelo with a right hand to the side of the head.
DiAngelo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DiAngelos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DiAngelo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico DiAngelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Da Silva with a hook.
Da Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DiAngelo counters with a low kick, right behind Da Silva 's knee.
DiAngelo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Silva lands a head shot.#TD#
DiAngelo gets a double leg takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Da 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.
DiAngelo 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.
DiAngelo wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
DiAngelo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says DiAngelo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Da Silva screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with DiAngelo! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nico DiAngelo! |
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Event:
OFK 111 - Plutov Vs Holloway
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Adebayo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Silva's waist but Da Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adebayo off to one side. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Adebayo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adebayo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adebayo won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
Da Silva is looking to stand up but Adebayo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebayo content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adebayo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adebayo slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Adebayo is controlling well.
Adebayo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Adebayo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Adebayo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adebayo controls the pace.
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adebayo is one step ahead there.
Adebayo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from improving his position.#T3#
Adebayo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Da Silva!
Adebayo controlling his opponent.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adebayo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Silva keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Adebayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is still trying to improve position.
Adebayo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafiki Adebayo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Adebayo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Da Silva throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Adebayo fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Adebayo with a series of wild strikes but Adebayo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebayo shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adebayo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Adebayo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Adebayo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Da Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Adebayo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo postures up.
Da Silva tries to bench press Adebayo off him but Adebayo keeps the position.
Adebayo just content to control the position.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Da Silva is trying to control Adebayo's posture but Adebayo avoids it.
Adebayo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face as Adebayo controls the position.
Adebayo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adebayo moves into full mount!
Adebayo controlling his opponent. #T3#
BOOM! Adebayo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.
Adebayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo is having none of it.
Adebayo controlling from mount. #T4#
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.
Adebayo controlling the position easily from mount.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Adebayo pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adebayo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Rafiki Adebayo will probably get the nod.
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!#R3#
Adebayo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD#
Adebayo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Silva sprawls well initially but Adebayo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adebayo trying to control the pace.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Adebayo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebayo trying to control the pace.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Adebayo preventing the sweep.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Adebayo stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Adebayo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Adebayo is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adebayo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Adebayo saw that one coming.
Adebayo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafiki Adebayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Adebayo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silva looks to land a combination. Adebayo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Adebayo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Adebayo shoots in.
Adebayo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Da Silva catches Adebayo right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Adebayo fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Adebayo avoids it.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Adebayo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adebayo somewhat.
Rafiki Adebayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adebayo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adebayo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adebayo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Adebayo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Adebayo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rafiki Adebayo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva throws a head kick but Adebayo moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a combination. Adebayo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Rafiki Adebayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Adebayo ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Adebayo's shoulder, as Adebayo tries to avoid the shot.
Adebayo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Da Silva.
Joao Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adebayo misses with a takedown
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adebayo 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao Da Silva! |
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Event:
OFK 104 - Shamrock Vs Power
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Mbappe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva defends it nicely.
Mbappe looks for a takedown but Da Silva sprawls well.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Da Silva with a jab.
Mbappe blocks a jab.
Mbappe shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Da Silva follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Mbappe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mbappe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Mbappe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Mbappe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Da 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.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Mbappe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Mbappe postures up. #SUB#
Mbappe drops back looking for a leg! Da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Silva manages to kick Mbappe off! Mbappe jumps back into Da Silva's guard.
Mbappe controlling from the top position. #T2#
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Mbappe postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Mbappe 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.
Mbappe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mbappe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mbappe is one step ahead there.
Mbappe 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.
Mbappe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Da Silva is looking to stand up but Mbappe isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Mbappe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mbappe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mbappe controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva postures up in Mbappe's guard and throws a big left but Mbappe blocks it.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Da Silva throws a strike but Mbappe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Mbappe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mbappe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mbappe chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mbappe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mbappe drops back looking for a leg! Da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Silva manages to kick Mbappe off! Mbappe jumps back into Da Silva's guard.
Mbappe landing some decent shots from guard.
Mbappe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mbappe scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Da Silva is rocked!
Mbappe works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Silva is still in real trouble! Can Mbappe finish him?#SUB#
Mbappe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mbappe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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!
Mbappe gets to his feet and stands over Da Silva, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Da Silva felt that one! Mbappe unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Da Silva from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Mbappe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gallahger throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Kevin Gallahger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallahger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Gallahger closes the distance and clinches.
Da Silva stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva. #BC#
Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Gallahger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallahger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Gallahger has hold of Da Silva's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Da Silva tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gallahger cranks the arm and Da Silva screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Da Silva, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Gallahger! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Jenning walks into a left hand.
Jenning wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Joao Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva cracks Jenning with a right hand to the side of the head.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Da Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jenning takes a step back to recover.
No luck for Jenning with that takedown attempt.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jenning has time to react.
Jenning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Silva sprawls well. Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenning gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Da Silva cracks Jenning with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenning's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenning scrambles back to his feet.
Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing.
Jenning fails with a takedown attempt.
Joao Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Jenning.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Jenning clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jenning pulls guard effortlessly.
Da Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jenning looking for a triangle here. Da Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Jenning pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Da Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xavier Jenning!
A victorious Xavier Jenning 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Pereira is dominant here and he's now got Da Silva's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Pereira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Da Silva.
Pereira has the hooks in. Da Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Da Silva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Da Silva is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
A jab from Da Silva misses. #T2#
Pereira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a hook
#TD#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Da Silva won't be happy with that.
Da Silva bucks up and tries to throw Pereira off but instead Pereira has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pereira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Da Silva doesn't escape. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Da Silva tries to break free.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but Pereira has full control of the position and if anything, Da Silva has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Luis Pereira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Pereira's body. Pereira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Pereira moves forwards but Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joao Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Pereira tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Pereira attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Da Silva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pereira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Da Silva. #T1#
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Pereira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Da Silva throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Da Silva.#T2#
Da Silva clobbers Pereira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Pereira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva misses the jab.#T3#
Da Silva misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pereira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Da Silva finds it's target.
Da Silva throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
A punch lands to the side of Pereira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pereira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Da Silva takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Da Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Pereira attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Joao Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Pereira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Da Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Da Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Da Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Pereira has double underhooks.
Da Silva is trying to force a seperation but Pereira has the dominant position.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pereira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Silva prevents it.
Da Silva working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Da Silva tries to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling the position. #T1#
Pereira prevents Da Silva from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pereira as Da Silva tries to tie him up.
Pereira wants a takedown but no success here.
Pereira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Da Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Joao Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Da Silva is trying to stand up here but Pereira is controlling him well.
Pereira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Da Silva scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pereira manages to mount him!
Da Silva tries to buck Pereira off but Pereira takes his back!
Da Silva trying to get back to his feet but Pereira is in full control for now.
Pereira keeps control of the position easily here as Da Silva tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Da Silva trying to get back to his feet but Pereira is in full control for now. #ES2#
Da Silva is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Da Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Da Silva won't be happy with that.
Da Silva tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Luis Pereira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but Pereira has full control of the position and if anything, Da Silva has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pereira biding his time, controlling Da Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao Da Silva.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Da Silva! |
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