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Event:
Bellicose - Dunbar vs Ramano
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Sobolinski misses with a double jab.
Sobolinski throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Silva Martins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sobolinski won't be happy with that.
Sobolinski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silva Martins moves into full mount!
Silva Martins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva Martins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sobolinski because Silva Martins loaded up on that one.
Silva Martins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Sobolinski is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Silva Martins locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sobolinski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danilo Silva Martins!
In defeat, Don Sobolinski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Live to train another day!'. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Paul vs Murphy
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Silva Martins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva Martins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva Martins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Onbekend C swivels and escapes.
Silva Martins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onbekend C but Onbekend C pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Onbekend C takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Onbekend C scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Danilo Silva Martins has been cut.
Onbekend C is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onbekend C keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Onbekend C was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Silva Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Silva Martins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Onbekend C!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Onbekend C can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SU#
Silva Martins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva Martins shoots in for a double leg but Onbekend C sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#KD2#
Onbekend C feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva Martins sprawling to the canvas! Silva Martins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Onbekend C finish him?!
Silva Martins shoots in and drives through. Onbekend C sprawls well.
Onbekend C throws out a counter right but Silva Martins avoids it with no problem.
Onbekend C cracks Silva Martins with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Silva Martins tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Onbekend C pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Silva Martins is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nog Onbekend C! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Sup vs Orlov
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Zakharov. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Silva Martins scores with a takedown into Zakharov's guard.
Silva Martins looking to pass the guard.
Silva Martins is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakharov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva Martins.
Zakharov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zakharov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Martins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Silva Martins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zakharov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva Martins trying to control but Zakharov is working from the bottom.
Silva Martins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva Martins with a poor takedown
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
Zakharov lands with a right hand. #TD#
Silva Martins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zakharov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva Martins wants to take a breather but Zakharov is having none of it.
Zakharov is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Martins from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB#
Silva Martins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Silva Martins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakharov defends it well.
Zakharov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva Martins.
Silva Martins controlling the pace.
Zakharov wants to stand back up but Silva Martins manages to pass into side control.
Zakharov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Zakharov prevents Silva Martins from improving position. #SUB#
Silva Martins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zakharov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zakharov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva Martins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zakharov, who protects the arm well.
Zakharov is not content to let Silva Martins control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zakharov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zakharov is squirming around, avoiding Silva Martins's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Silva Martins is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zakharov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zakharov!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Silva Martins kicks Zakharov off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Silva Martins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Silva Martins tries for a takedown but Zakharov circles away easily
and Zakharov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Silva Martins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva Martins with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Silva Martins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zakharov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zakharov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zakharov! #REVB##SU2#
Zakharov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva Martins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zakharov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva Martins. Silva Martins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Danilo Silva Martins has been cut.#T1#
Zakharov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva Martins shoots in but no luck this time.
Zakharov lands a really nice looking cross but Silva Martins seems unphased.
Silva Martins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zakharov lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva Martins off the cage and back into range.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva Martins fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Zakharov counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva Martins! Zakharov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva Martins to his feet! Silva Martins is in big trouble!#ROC2#Silva Martins is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Silva Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva Martins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and Zakharov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Silva Martins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakharov is stalking Silva Martins. Silva Martins circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Zakharov, and it's lights out! Silva Martins really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Zakharov!
Leonid Zakharov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Howard vs Koning
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Makmarwari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva Martins is trying to defend but Makmarwari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Martins pushes Makmarwari off looking to stand but Makmarwari dives back in and keeps control.
Silva Martins trying to hold on to Makmarwari 's head to control him but Makmarwari postures up.
Makmarwari stops Silva Martins from getting back to his feet.
Silva Martins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Martins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Makmarwari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva Martins desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Silva Martins throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Makmarwari moves into the clinch.
Silva Martins is trying to drag Makmarwari to the mat but Makmarwari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Makmarwari is trying to pull guard but Silva Martins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva Martins tries to score a body lock takedown but Makmarwari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Makmarwari manages to pull guard.
Silva Martins postures up in Makmarwari 's guard and throws a big left but Makmarwari blocks it.
Silva Martins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makmarwari 's guard.
Silva Martins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Martins'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.
Silva Martins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Silva Martins prevents Makmarwari from improving his position.
Silva Martins wants to control but Makmarwari is keeping him busy.
Makmarwari is in trouble now - Silva Martins has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Silva Martins is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Makmarwari is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Makmarwari flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Silva Martins anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Makmarwari and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Silva Martins slips an arm under Makmarwari chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Silva Martins has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Silva Martins is squeezing on Makmarwari like an anaconda would it's prey. Makmarwari fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danilo Silva Martins! |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (2)
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva Martins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babel struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva Martins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva Martins lands strikes from half guard.
Silva Martins is trying to control the action in half guard but Babel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva Martins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Babel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva Martins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Silva Martins seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva Martins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babel tries to roll over but Silva Martins keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Silva Martins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva Martins trying to mount his opponent but Babel defends it. #SUB2#
Silva Martins wants to work for an arm triangle but Babel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva Martins trying to pass the guard but Babel defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva Martins seems to be working for a kimura but Babel defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva Martins wants to free his trapped foot but Babel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Babel gets full guard.#SUB2#
Silva Martins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva Martins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Babel has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Silva Martins doesn't defend quickly enough and Babel has managed to lock this one up! Can Silva Martins escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Babel on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nino Babel! |
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Event:
NYCL 11 - Doodes vs Ortiz
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva Martins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kelce napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva Martins throwing strikes but Kelce manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kelce trying to control the position but Silva Martins is working away.
Silva Martins struggling a bit here.
Silva Martins tries to bench press Kelce off him but Kelce keeps the position. #SUB#
Kelce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva Martins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva Martins tries to roll over but Kelce keeps him under control.#T1#
Silva Martins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kelce won't allow Silva Martins to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Silva Martins is looking for a triangle but Kelce pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Martins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva Martins looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Martins wants to stand and escape but Kelce is having none of it.
Kelce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kelce has gone for a leg lock! Silva Martins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kelce's guard.#REVB##T2#
Silva Martins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva Martins just content to control the position.
Kelce dodges the ground and pound from Silva Martins.
Kelce is not content to let Silva Martins control the position.
Kelce stops Silva Martins from passing to mount. #T3#
Silva Martins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kelce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva Martins trying to control the action but Kelce is working from the bottom.
Silva Martins controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Silva Martins stands up and beckons Kelce to his feet. #TD#
Kelce shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva Martins is trying to defend but Kelce finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Silva Martins is looking to control Kelce's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Martins avoid being mounted?
Silva Martins is holding on to half guard well.
Silva Martins is trying to maintain the position but Kelce is very close to passing his half guard.
Kelce seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva Martins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Silva Martins dominated that 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.#R2#
Silva Martins has a takedown stuffed.
Silva Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva Martins misses with a head kick.
Silva Martins blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva Martins with the counter takedown but Kelce avoids it easily.
Kelce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva Martins tries to avoid it but Kelce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva Martins to the ground. Silva Martins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva Martins misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Kelce has closed the distance and engaged Silva Martins in a clinch.
Silva Martins tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Martins has Kelce pressed against the cage, preventing Kelce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva Martins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Silva Martins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Silva Martins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1##SUB2#
Silva Martins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva Martins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silva Martins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kelce managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva Martins.
Silva Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelce keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva Martins tries to stand but Kelce is controlling his head.
Kelce is not content to let Silva Martins control the position.
Silva Martins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kelce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva Martins trying to control the position but Kelce is working away. #SU2#
Silva Martins decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##TD2#
Silva Martins drives through with a takedown into Kelce's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva Martins trying to control but Kelce is working from the bottom.
Silva Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Martins wants to control from the top but Kelce keeps moving.
Silva Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Kelce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva Martins is controlling him.
Silva Martins tries to stand but Kelce is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kelce has Silva Martins up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kelce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelce is looking to clinch.
Kelce avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Silva Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Silva Martins wants to clinch up but Kelce keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Kelce gets caught flat footed, as Silva Martins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kelce is trying to hold Silva Martins in close to prevent damage but Silva Martins has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva Martins throwing shots but Kelce is blocking nicely.
Danilo Silva Martins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelce is staying active underneath Silva Martins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Martins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Silva Martins trying to control the action but Kelce is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kelce wants to get back to full guard but Silva Martins has mounted him!
Silva Martins looking to ground and pound but Kelce is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva Martins tries to control but Kelce wriggling away.
Kelce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva Martins throwing strikes here but Kelce is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva Martins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kelce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Martins works his way to his opponent's back.
#T2#
Kelce can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Silva Martins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Silva Martins has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kelce is in real trouble here. Silva Martins gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kelce is tapping out! Silva Martins wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danilo Silva Martins! |
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