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Event:
GAMT#93
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Waina darts in and clinches DaSilva up against the cage.
DaSilva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DaSilva blocks a body shot from Waina.
DaSilva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Waina struggles to land a body shot inside as DaSilva controls his hands.
Waina takes a knee to the side of the body.
Waina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from DaSilva.
Waina crunches a lovely knee into DaSilva's ribcage.
DaSilva lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on DaSilva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DaSilva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waina tries to land knees in the clinch but DaSilva avoids the damage to the body.
Waina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waina misses with an elbow over the top.
DaSilva is trying to break the clinch but Waina has him pressed against the cage.
DaSilva is trying to push Waina away but Waina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DaSilva avoids the elbow strike from Waina, against the cage.
#T1#
Waina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waina tries a knee to the head but DaSilva blocks it.
DaSilva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Waina misses with a knee strike.
DaSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waina tries to work over DaSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DaSilva tries to break the clinch but Waina is controlling the position.
DaSilva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DaSilva tries to break the clinch but Waina is controlling the position.
DaSilva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Waina can't find room to land a body shot as DaSilva controls the action.
DaSilva avoids the elbow strike from Waina, against the cage.
Waina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DaSilva blocks it with crossed arms.
Waina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Waina looking to throw knees to the head but DaSilva is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Waina tries to land a knee to the head but DaSilva blocks with his arms.
DaSilva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DaSilva avoiding damage as Waina throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on DaSilva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Waina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DaSilva.
Waina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Waina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DaSilva is defending well for now.
DaSilva prevents a body shot from Waina.
Waina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Waina just misses with a elbow thrown towards DaSilva's brow.
DaSilva trying to control the position but instead, Waina has worked for underhooks and has pushed DaSilva into the cage.
Waina misses with an elbow strike.
Waina misses with a punch on the inside.
Waina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DaSilva is trying to stall.
#T3#
DaSilva blocks the elbow strike.
DaSilva blocks the elbow strike.
DaSilva is trying to push Waina away but Waina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DaSilva avoids a wild elbow strike from Waina.
Waina misses with an elbow strike.
Waina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waina with a knee to the head.
Waina misses with some punches.
Waina can't find room to land a body shot as DaSilva controls the action.
Waina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DaSilva's defenses.
Waina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waina missing with knees to the body.
Waina tries to throw a body punch but DaSilva avoids it by throwing Waina back against the cage.
DaSilva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DaSilva is trying to force a seperation but Waina has the dominant position.#T4#
DaSilva dodges an elbow strike from Waina.
Waina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DaSilva tries to circle away but Waina has him pinned against the cage.
Waina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DaSilva.
DaSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DaSilva is trying to stall.
DaSilva avoiding damage as Waina throws knees to the body.
Waina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DaSilva is defending well for now.
Waina throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DaSilva stalling in the clinch but Waina improves position.
Waina keeps control of DaSilva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DaSilva managing to block the knees to the body from Waina.
Waina misses with a punch on the inside.
Waina missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mahalo Waina dominated 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.#R2##CL#
Waina pushes DaSilva up against the cage in a clinch.
Waina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DaSilva has had enough of the clinch but Waina keeps him there for the moment.
Waina misses with a punch to the body.
DaSilva prevents a body shot from Waina.
DaSilva avoids the elbow strike from Waina, against the cage.
Waina missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Waina.
Waina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Waina missing with knees to the body.
Waina with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on DaSilva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Waina misses with some punches.
Waina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
DaSilva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Waina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DaSilva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Waina misses with an elbow strike.
Waina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaSilva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Waina throws an elbow but misses.
DaSilva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Waina missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from DaSilva.
DaSilva blocks the elbow strike.
Waina keeps control of DaSilva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DaSilva managing to block the knees to the body from Waina.
DaSilva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Waina up against the cage.
Waina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DaSilva's efforts to push away.#T2#
Waina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waina misses with an elbow over the top.
Waina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DaSilva is defending well for now.
Waina prevents DaSilva from breaking the clinch.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Waina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DaSilva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Waina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Waina throws an elbow but misses.
DaSilva dodges an elbow strike from Waina.
Waina keeps control of DaSilva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waina unloads a knee to the mid-section. DaSilva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DaSilva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahalo Waina has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Waina misses with some punches.
Waina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DaSilva is defending well for now.
Waina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DaSilva is defending well for now.
Waina misses with a knee strike.
DaSilva blocks an elbow strike from Waina.
With the fighters up against the cage, Waina throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Waina just misses with a elbow thrown towards DaSilva's brow.
Waina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DaSilva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Waina has him pressed against the cage.
Waina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Waina misses with a knee strike.
DaSilva blocks an elbow strike.
Waina prevents DaSilva from breaking the clinch.
Waina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DaSilva avoiding damage as Waina throws knees to the body.
Waina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Waina throws a knee to the head but misses.
DaSilva dodges an elbow strike from Waina.
DaSilva is trying to maintain a safe position but Waina gets an underhook and turns DaSilva into the cage.
Waina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waina misses with an elbow strike.
DaSilva blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Waina throws an elbow but misses.
Waina misses with an elbow strike.
DaSilva stalling in the clinch but Waina improves position.
Waina has DaSilva pressed against the cage, preventing DaSilva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Waina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for DaSilva.
With the fighters up against the cage, Waina throws an elbow but misses.
Waina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DaSilva avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waina throws a punch but it's blocked by DaSilva.
DaSilva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mahalo Waina dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
DaSilva closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waina.
DaSilva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DaSilva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DaSilva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Waina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DaSilva's elbow.
DaSilva wants to stall.
DaSilva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Waina in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from DaSilva as the two fighters clinch.
DaSilva tries to circle away but Waina has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DaSilva cracks Waina with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Waina throws an elbow but misses.
DaSilva wants to break free but Waina has control.
DaSilva is trying to break the clinch but Waina has him pressed against the cage.
DaSilva avoids a wild elbow strike from Waina.#T1#
DaSilva blocks an elbow strike.
Waina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DaSilva is defending well for now.
DaSilva avoids the elbow strike from Waina, against the cage.
Waina pushes off an throws an elbow but DaSilva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Waina just misses with a elbow thrown towards DaSilva's brow.
Waina misses with an elbow over the top.
DaSilva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
DaSilva manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
DaSilva clinches up against the cage.
DaSilva avoids the elbow strike from Waina, against the cage.
Waina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DaSilva blocks an elbow strike from Waina.
DaSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Waina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Waina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DaSilva looking to stall.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waina.
Waina takes an elbow to the temple.
DaSilva can't break the clinch.
Waina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DaSilva tries to break the clinch but Waina is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Waina.
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!
Waina digs a right hand into DaSilva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DaSilva's gas tank.
DaSilva is trying to push Waina away but Waina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Waina trying to land knees to the body.
DaSilva avoids the elbow strike from Waina, against the cage.
DaSilva avoids the elbow strike from Waina, against the cage.
Waina missing with knees to the body.
DaSilva has had enough of the clinch but Waina keeps him there for the moment.
Waina throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
DaSilva can't break the clinch.
DaSilva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Waina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Waina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DaSilva can't break the clinch.
Waina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Waina misses with an elbow strike.
DaSilva is trying to break free.
Waina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DaSilva.
Waina throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from DaSilva.
Waina lands an elbow just above DaSilva 's eye.
Waina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DaSilva avoids it.
DaSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DaSilva tries to break free but Waina pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Waina just misses with a elbow thrown towards DaSilva's brow.
DaSilva tries to break the clinch but Waina is controlling the position.
Waina can't find room to land a body shot as DaSilva controls the action.
Waina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Waina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DaSilva wants to break free but Waina has control.
Waina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DaSilva is defending well for now.
Waina throws a head punch that misses.
Waina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Waina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Alwalda DaSilva has been cut.
DaSilva blocks an elbow strike from Waina.
DaSilva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Waina working aggressively here.
Alwalda DaSilva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waina trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahalo Waina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Waina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahalo Waina!
After the fight, Mahalo Waina was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GAMT#91
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
DaSilva takes the fight into the clinch.
Tierney tries to work over DaSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tierney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tierney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DaSilva's efforts to push away.
DaSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Tierney controls his hands.
Tierney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tierney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DaSilvas head.
Tierney dodges an elbow strike from DaSilva.
Tierney digs a right hand underneath DaSilva's ribcage. DaSilva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DaSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tierney can't find room to land a body shot as DaSilva controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tierney tries to work over DaSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DaSilva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tierney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
DaSilva breaks the clinch.
Tierney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DaSilva is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Tierney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyler Tierney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tierney works DaSilva's body with a nice hook.
Tierney scores with a body shot.
DaSilva walks into a stiff left hand from Tierney.
DaSilva throws a lazy head kick
and Tierney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyler Tierney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DaSilva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tierney lands with a straight right. DaSilva didn't see that one coming.
Tierney scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Tierney lands an impressive looking overhand right. DaSilva doesn't seem phased though.
Tierney misses the jab.
Tierney cracks a nice hook into DaSilva's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Tierney misses
and DaSilva counters with a head kick. That will keep Tierney thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
DaSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tierney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DaSilva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tierney counters with a right hand to the body.
DaSilva looks winded!
Tierney throws a right and a left that DaSilva avoids nicely.
Tierney lands the left hand.
Tierney fails to land with a series of punches.
DaSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Tierney lands a nice shot that snaps DaSilva's head back.
Tierney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DaSilva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tierney counters with a straight right hand.
Tierney connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DaSilva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tierney throws the left hand but DaSilva avoids the punch easily.
DaSilva is looking to clinch.
Tierney avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tierney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DaSilva throws a push kick but Tierney slaps the foot to one side.
Tierney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DaSilva slips under a jab from Tierney.
DaSilva throws a head kick that misses
and Tierney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DaSilva misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Tierney clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
DaSilva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tierney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DaSilva is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Tierney as the two fighters clinch.
Tierney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tierney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tierney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tierney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DaSilva's elbow. #BC#
Tierney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DaSilva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tierney scores with a body shot.
DaSilva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tierney is working DaSilva over against the cage.#T4#
Tierney misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tierney.
DaSilva wants to break free but Tierney has control.
Tierney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tierney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tierney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DaSilvas head.
Tierney tries to work over DaSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tierney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tierney scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tierney.
Tierney lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tierney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#DaSilva is rocked!#BC#
Tierney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DaSilva is still on wobbly legs! Can Tierney finish him?
Tierney cracks DaSilva with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! DaSilva is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and DaSilva is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! DaSilva could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tyler Tierney!
Tyler Tierney bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMT #88
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
DaSilva takes one to the side of the head.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DaSilvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banner checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Banner misses.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DaSilva has time to react.
Banner throws a leg kick that is checked
and DaSilva counters with a nice body shot.
Banner swings away with a body shot that misses
and DaSilva counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Banner scores with a sloppy right hand. DaSilva should have avoided that one.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but DaSilva ducks down to avoid it.
Banner looks to land a left hand but DaSilva moved out of range nicely.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner scores with a jab to the head.
DaSilva avoids the body shot from Banner.
DaSilva tries to clinch up.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but DaSilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DaSilva throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
DaSilva blocks a jab.#T1#
DaSilva slips a straight right by Banner.
DaSilva ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
DaSilva moves in looking to clinch but Banner pushes him off.
DaSilva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Banner is predictable there #CL2#
and DaSilva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by DaSilva.
DaSilva tries to circle away but Banner has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DaSilva tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
DaSilva slips under a jab.
DaSilva takes a swing at Banner's ribcage but misses.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DaSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and DaSilva counters with a two punch combo.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
DaSilva moves away from the strike by Banner. #CL2#
DaSilva forces Banner back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banner as DaSilva tries to tie him up. #T2#
Banner tries to circle away but DaSilva has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner misses with a left hand
and DaSilva counters with a series of strikes. Banner will be more careful next time no doubt.
DaSilva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DaSilva.
DaSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DaSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but DaSilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DaSilva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DaSilva throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
DaSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as DaSilva blocks the leg kick.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. DaSilva moves away and avoids it.
DaSilva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DaSilva wants to clinch.#T3#
DaSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Banner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banner.
DaSilva tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
DaSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Banner misses with a looping right.
DaSilva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DaSilva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DaSilva looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
DaSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner misses the jab.
DaSilva ducks under a wild hook from Banner.#T4##CL2#
DaSilva moves into the clinch.
DaSilva is trying to break the clinch but Banner has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
DaSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DaSilva moves away from the strike by Banner.
Some wild striking there from DaSilva.
Banner connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DaSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt.
DaSilva slips under a jab.
DaSilva lands a head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DaSilva tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
DaSilva takes one on the button.
DaSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
DaSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
DaSilva wants to clinch.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
DaSilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruce Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
DaSilva wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Banner 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. #CL2#
DaSilva closes the distance and pushes Banner back into the cage.
DaSilva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banner up against the cage.
Banner has DaSilva pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on DaSilva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DaSilva tries to circle away but Banner has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner throws the left hand but DaSilva avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but DaSilva ducks down to avoid it.
DaSilva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banner blocks a head kick by DaSilva.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Banner.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but DaSilva slips the punch.
DaSilva checks the leg kick nicely there.
DaSilva wants to counter with a clinch but Banner pushes him away.
DaSilva tries to clinch up.
DaSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as DaSilva blocks the low kick.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner connects with a looping right hand.
DaSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and DaSilva counters with a right hand to the body.
Banner throws a hook to the side of DaSilva's head but DaSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DaSilva is looking for the big counter here.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DaSilva can do to turn this around?
DaSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
#T2##CL2#
DaSilva pushes Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner can't break the clinch.
Banner is trying to push DaSilva away but DaSilva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DaSilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner's efforts to push away.
Banner can't break the clinch.
DaSilva prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
DaSilva is trying to force a seperation but Banner has the dominant position.#BC#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Banner misses.
DaSilva is looking to clinch but Banner is avoiding it.
DaSilva avoids the body shot from Banner.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner looks to land a right hand but DaSilva moved out of range.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner works over DaSilva's head and body with a nice combination.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but DaSilva slips the punch.#T3#
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as DaSilva blocks the low kick.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but DaSilva slips the punch.
DaSilva avoids the body shot from Banner.
As Banner backs off DaSilva throws a huge counter combo but Banner manages to avoid it all.
DaSilva fails to land with a series of punches.
Banner tries to bum rush DaSilva with a series of wild strikes but DaSilva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DaSilva moves in looking to clinch but Banner pushes him off.
DaSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner.
Banner blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - DaSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Banner lands.
A head kick misses from DaSilva.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner throws a series of punches but DaSilva moves out of range.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banner.
DaSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banner misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. DaSilva moves away and avoids it.
DaSilva misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Banner misses its target.
DaSilva drops his hands momentarily and Banner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DaSilva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
DaSilva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
DaSilva ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
DaSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DaSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but DaSilva is just out of range.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that second round.
That's time! Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
DaSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Banner throws a right and a left that DaSilva avoids nicely.
A jab from Banner misses.
Banner digs a good body shot into DaSilva's ribs.
Banner misses with a looping left.#CL2#
DaSilva moves into range and clinches up with Banner.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DaSilva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DaSilva moves in looking to clinch but Banner pushes him off.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DaSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner.
DaSilva tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DaSilva.
DaSilva is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a hook to the side of DaSilva's head but DaSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by DaSilva.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Banner throws a leg kick but DaSilva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DaSilva looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well. #T1#
DaSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Banner misses.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DaSilva is looking for the big counter here.
DaSilva scores with a head kick. Banner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some wild striking there from Banner.
DaSilva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner throws a leg kick but DaSilva sees it coming and moves out of range.
DaSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DaSilva walks into a jab.
DaSilva takes one to the side of the head.
Banner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DaSilva.#T2#
DaSilva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
DaSilva moves into the clinch.
DaSilva prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on DaSilva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but DaSilva has the dominant position.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DaSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banner takes a swing at DaSilva's ribcage but misses.
DaSilva tries to clinch but Banner is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
DaSilva throws a head kick that misses.
Banner throwing a counter right hand but DaSilva manages to avoid it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DaSilva backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner. That snapped DaSilva's head back.
#T3##CL2#
DaSilva moves into the clinch.
DaSilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner's efforts to push away.
DaSilva trying to stall but Banner improves his position.
#BC#
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner misses with a hook.#CL2#
DaSilva takes the fight into the clinch.
DaSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner avoiding damage as DaSilva throws knees to the body.
Banner is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for DaSilva to work.
DaSilva prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
Banner tries to break free but DaSilva pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
DaSilva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
DaSilva instigates a clinch.
Banner is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banner working hard to break the clinch.
DaSilva is trying to push Banner away but Banner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
DaSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Banner catches DaSilva right on the button with a cross.
DaSilva moves in looking to clinch but Banner pushes him off.
DaSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DaSilva's hands.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DaSilva moves away.
Alwalda DaSilva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DaSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner! |
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