Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 48
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Luizao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luizao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magic.#KD#
Magic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Luizao sprawling to the canvas! Luizao rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Magic finish him?! #ROC#Luizao is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magic throws a shot from downtown. Luizao moves away and avoids it.
Luizao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magic.
Luizao is still on wobbly legs! Can Magic finish him?
Magic throws an uppercut from hell that sends Luizao clean off his feet! He's out cold! Magic stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Magic!

Event: Highland 37
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Lucky throws a body shot but no joy.
Luizao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lucky.
Luizao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lucky's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lucky's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luizao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucky.
Sloppy strikes from Lucky. Those never looked like landing.
Luizao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lucky has knocked Luizao down with a huge combo! Lucky steps away and waves a wobbly Luizao back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Luizao is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luizao tries to counter with a takedown but Lucky is quick to defend against it.
Luizao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luizao tries to counter with a takedown but Lucky is quick to defend against it.
Luizao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lucky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lucky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucky misses with a hook #TD#
and Luizao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lucky tries to get to full guard but Luizao has control of the leg. #SUB#
Luizao is working for a kimura but Lucky is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Luizao is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Luizao has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lucky defend it? Luizao steps over the head and cranks it - Lucky is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Luizao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Luizao!

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 420
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Roberto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Roberto is rocked!
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberto. Roberto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Roberto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Roberto is out on his feet! Jackson sets himself and nearly takes Roberto's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marvin Jackson!
Marvin Jackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HARDCORE Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WCF WNF 49: Rua vs Shabazz
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ciro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ciro on his heels. He'll look to pass Ciro's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva passes Ciro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ciro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to control. Ciro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Ciro is defending it quite comfortably.
Ciro is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ciro defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Ciro is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edson Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Edson Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1##TD#
San decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
San will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luizao punching from the bottom.
Luizao 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.#SUB2#
Luizao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but San pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
San is trying to work for a kimura but Luizao is defending well.
Luizao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
San is working for a kimura but Luizao is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Luizao looking for submissions off his back.
San is thwarting Luizao's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
San looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Luizao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San. #T1##SUB2#
Luizao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Luizao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Luizao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
San is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luizao sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
San is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luizao sees it coming and defends easily.
San thows a huge punch but Luizao dodges it nicely. #SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Luizao looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
San wants to work for an arm triangle but Luizao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luizao is trying to stand back up but San is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
San is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luizao has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Luizao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
San wants to work for an arm triangle but Luizao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luizao is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
San is working for a kimura but Luizao is defending it quite comfortably.
Luizao is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Luizao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Luizao actively working from the bottom here.
San not landing any meaningful shots this time.
San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luizao's head.
Luizao regains full guard. Nicely done.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Luizao is retaining full guard.
San advances to half guard.
San thows a huge punch but Luizao dodges it nicely. #SUB#
San is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luizao is just riding it out for now. San eventually gives up the hold.
San is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Luizao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Luizao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luizao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San advances to half guard.
Luizao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Luizao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Luizao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but San pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
San is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel San dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Luizao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
San feinted with a counter takedown.
San shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Luizao counters with a nice double leg into side control. San won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Luizao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
San is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luizao pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Luizao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
San looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Luizao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, San has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luizao trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
Luizao blocks the strikes from San.
Luizao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Luizao is trying to control the action in half guard but San is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Luizao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. San doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Luizao.
San tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Luizao. #SUB#
San looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luizao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Luizao seems to be working for a kimura but San defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
San looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Luizao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Luizao. #T3##SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Luizao seems to be looking for submissions.
San is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Luizao is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
San is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luizao pulls his head out easily.
Luizao prevents San from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Luizao is working for a submission of some sort.
Luizao controlling the action here. #SUB#
San is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Luizao is tapping! Great win for San!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel San!

Event: KOM Light Heavyweight SF
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Badada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberto struggling a bit here.
Badada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberto keeps working.
Roberto is looking for a sweep.
Badada tries to score with some ground and pound. Roberto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Badada tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Roberto tries to bench press Badada off him but Badada keeps the position. #SUB2#
Badada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roberto misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Badada.
Roberto is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Badada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Badada throws a strike aimed at the side of Roberto's head but Roberto avoids it well.
Roberto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roberto tries to get to full guard but Badada has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Badada is working for a kimura but Roberto is defending it quite comfortably.
Badada is thwarting Roberto's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Roberto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberto is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Roberto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Badada pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roberto is not content to let Badada control the position.
Roberto is looking for a sweep. Badada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Badada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Badada stalling.
Roberto is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Roberto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Badada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Roberto trying to control here.
Roberto is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberto missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roberto is trying to stand back up but Badada is controlling him #SUB#
Roberto actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Badada has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roberto wants to get back to his feet.
Roberto gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Roberto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Roberto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Badada passes into half guard. #T4#
Roberto is trying to stand. #SUB#
Roberto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Badada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roberto wants to sweep but Badada has passed to side control!
Roberto is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Badada in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Roberto is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Badada!
After the fight, Jordan Badada 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.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 1
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Vega walks into a straight right hand from Lucas.
Vega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Vega closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lucas quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Vega seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lucas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Airton Vega!
An out of breath Airton Vega thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luizao circles away quickly and effectively.
Luizao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yates as he avoids it easily.
Yates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luizao is fending him off so far but Yates persists. Nope, Luizao circles away and we're back to standing.
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luizao tries to clinch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luizao was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yates.
Yates scores with a punch to the head.
Yates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yates thuds his right hand into Luizao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Luizao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luizao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yates is fending him off so far but Luizao persists. Nope, Yates circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yates darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luizao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Yates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Yates.
Luizao dodges the punch combination from Yates.
Yates cracks a nice hook into Luizao's ribs.
Yates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Yates looks to land a combination but Luizao avoids it well.
Luizao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luizao.
Yates seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Luizao.
Yates jabs at Luizao's body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Yates backs off Luizao throws a huge counter combo but Yates manages to avoid it all.
Yates lands a body shot. #CL#
Yates clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Yates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Luizao closes the distance and pushes Yates back into the cage.
Yates lands with a short shot to the head.
Yates stalling against the cage.
Luizao can't get the takedown. #BC#
Yates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luizao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yates.#T3#
Yates stuffs the takedown.
Yates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Yates lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Luizao sprawling to the canvas. Yates follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Luizao hang on? #ROC#Luizao is rocked!
Luizao gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luizao is on top in guard. #REVB#
Luizao looking to pass the guard.
Yates has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Luizao has passed into side control. #T4#
Luizao tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Luizao stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Yates throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luizao on the side of the head.
Luizao slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
Yates lands with a nice body punch.
Yates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yates misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reilly Yates dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Luizao shoots for a double leg takedown but Yates sprawls well. He's pushed Luizao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luizao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yates defends it nicely.
Yates tries to bum rush Luizao with a series of wild strikes but Luizao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reilly Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Luizao misses with a double jab.
Yates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yates wants it to stay on the feet.
Reilly Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Luizao.
Yates cracks Luizao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yates lands with a nice body punch.
Yates misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Luizao has a takedown stuffed.
Yates seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Luizao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luizao somewhat.
Yates misses with a body kick.
As Yates backs off Luizao throws a huge counter combo but Yates manages to avoid it all.
Luizao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luizao is breathing heavily.
Yates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yates is looking to wear down Luizao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yates lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luizao is still on wobbly legs! Can Yates finish him?#CL#
Yates moves into the clinch successfully.
Luizao seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##BC#
Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luizao circles away quickly and effectively.
Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luizao was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
Yates cracks Luizao with an open hand slap.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Luizao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luizao moves to clinch but Yates breaks away
letting Yates counter with a right hand.
Luizao shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense.
Yates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Luizao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Yates closes the distance and clinches.
Luizao is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yates is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Luizao.#T3#
Yates lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yates lands a body punch.
Yates lands a body punch.
Yates scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Yates.
Luizao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yates lands with a left to the head.
Luizao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yates leaning against his opponent.
Yates lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luizao or not.
Yates stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Yates. #T4##BC#
Yates manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yates.
Yates lands a nice hook to Luizao's body. Luizao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luizao has his takedown stuffed
and Yates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Yates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luizao, pushing him back against the cage.
Yates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luizao backwards.
Yates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luizao.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
Yates will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luizao up against the cage.#TD#
Yates pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reilly Yates dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Yates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
Luizao wants a takedown.
Reilly Yates has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luizao shoots for a takedown but Yates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luizao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yates swinging wildly here.
Luizao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yates counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Luizao badly! He tries to strike back but Yates puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Luizao out cold! Oh man, Luizao will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reilly Yates!

Event: WCF 62: Garcia vs Boudreaux
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Kyshenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva punching from the bottom.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Kyshenko is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kyshenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva wants to control but Kyshenko is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Kyshenko is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyshenko is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Kyshenko trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kyshenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kyshenko.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyshenko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Silva looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kyshenko passes into side control!
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva regains half guard.#SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Kyshenko.
Silva wants to improve his position but Kyshenko is controlling well. #T3#
Silva is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kyshenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Silva has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kyshenko escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kyshenko!
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kyshenko is stalling here. Silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kyshenko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Kyshenko wants to control but Silva postures up.#SUB#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kyshenko, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kyshenko is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kyshenko, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyshenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Kyshenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kyshenko quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva trying to advance position but Kyshenko counters by regaining guard.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kyshenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyshenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyshenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyshenko! #REVB##SUB2#
Kyshenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kyshenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Kyshenko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kyshenko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Kyshenko to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edson Silva!
A victorious Edson Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 7
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
Roberto shoots in for a double leg but Laflame sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laflame misses the jab.
A nice side step and Roberto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laflame misses with a head kick.
Roberto throws a counter combo.#CL#
Laflame takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Laflame's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Roberto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Roberto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laflame defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto keeping moving, preventing Laflame from controlling successfully.
Laflame postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Roberto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laflame escapes and throws Roberto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Laflame knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberto on the ground.
Roberto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roberto prevents Laflame from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Roberto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberto is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Laflame wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roberto, who protects the arm well.
Laflame trying to control the action but Roberto is working from the bottom. #T2#
Roberto throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Roberto is trying to control Laflame's posture but Laflame avoids it.
What's Roberto going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Roberto is trying to control Laflame's posture but Laflame avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberto wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Roberto dodges the ground and pound from Laflame.
Roberto gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Roberto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Roberto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laflame is working away from the top position though.
Roberto is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Roberto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laflame is looking to take a break and control but Roberto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Roberto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Roberto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Roberto looking for submissions off his back.
Laflame sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberto defending well though.
Roberto tries to roll over but Laflame keeps him under control.
Laflame is looking to take a break and control but Roberto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laflame not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been informed that Roberto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Roberto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Roberto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Laflame moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Laflame dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Laflame looking to score a takedown here. Roberto is defending well but Laflame drives through and ends up in Roberto's guard.
Laflame looking to pass the guard.
Roberto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Roberto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laflame uses it to pass to side control.
Laflame staying calm.
Laflame postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto is trying to improve his position.
Roberto manages to get back to half guard.
Roberto is trying to stand. #T1##SUB2#
Roberto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laflame pulls his head out easily.
Laflame is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Roberto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laflame passes into side control.
Roberto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laflame off and has taken his back!
Laflame covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Laflame covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Guy Laflame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Laflame won't enjoy being in this position. Roberto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Laflame is tapping - it's over boys! Roberto picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Roberto!
Jose Roberto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Madness Birth of a Warrior 1
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Good shot there by Kidd.
Vega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vega shoots in for a double leg but Kidd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kidd throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Vega colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Kidd as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Vega is left battered and dazed whilst Kidd and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxton Kidd!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 3 (HW)
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Walker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roberto was covering up waiting for the punch and Walker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Roberto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roberto is proving hard to escape from.
Roberto working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Walker is sitting in close to Roberto's body. Roberto has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Walker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Walker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Roberto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Roberto!
Jose Roberto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 3
Date: Feb 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Danielsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for a triangle but Danielsson pushes his legs off easily.
Danielsson won't allow Vega to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danielsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Vega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danielsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Danielsson defends easily.
Vega has a closed guard, preventing Danielsson from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Danielsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danielsson has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vega is trying to control the position but Danielsson postures up. #SUB2#
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Danielsson defends easily.
Danielsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vega is looking for a triangle but Danielsson pushes his legs off easily.
Danielsson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Vega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danielsson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danielsson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Danielsson defends easily. #SUB2#
Danielsson is posturing up here but Vega has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Danielsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Danielsson has to tap! Slick submission there by Vega!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Airton Vega!
After winning the bout, Airton Vega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Wittower drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Wittower defends easily.
Wittower throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Silva is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wittower throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silva's body to avoid the submission. Silva has instead reached around Wittower's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silva arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edson Silva!
Our winner, Edson Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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