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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
MaHogOff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MaHogOff sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but SIlva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
MaHogOff is chipping away with strikes.
#CUT2#
It looks like Murilo SIlva has been cut.
MaHogOff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at SIlva to see if he's OK.
MaHogOff scores with punches from side control. #CUT2#
Murilo SIlva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MaHogOff cracks SIlva with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2#
SIlva is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Murilo SIlva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Murilo SIlva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack MaHogOff!
An out of breath Jack MaHogOff thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Torcida 16 - Silva Vs Wolf
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Wolf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
SIlva trying to hold on to Wolf's head to control him but Wolf postures up.
#SUB2#
SIlva is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolf.
Wolf wants to pass to mount but SIlva is defending the position.
SIlva tries to roll over but Wolf keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wolf seems to be working for a kimura but SIlva defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolf is working for a kimura here but SIlva manages to reverse the position and he's now in Wolf's guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
SIlva throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SIlva is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for a guillotine here but SIlva defends easily.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing SIlva from controlling successfully.
SIlva lands a couple of digs.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SIlva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
SIlva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf wants to sweep here but SIlva controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
SIlva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
SIlva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wolf working for a triangle but SIlva defends it easily.
SIlva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolf has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
SIlva trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
SIlva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wolf has locked up a guillotine! Wolf's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? SIlva is holding on here and Wolf must be using up a lot of energy. SIlva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wolf gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chief Wolf!
Chief Wolf is the new middleweight champion!
Chief Wolf gave a mention to Annihilation Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Torcida 9 - Silva Vs Stark
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by SIlva or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark, which made it look bad.
Stark works over SIlva's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Murilo SIlva has been cut.
Stark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by SIlva.
SIlva shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but SIlva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark leaves SIlva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo SIlva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and SIlva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SIlva wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it. #T1#
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stark can do anything to dispel that myth.
SIlva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
SIlva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stark tries to roll over but SIlva keeps him under control.#SUB#
SIlva is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Still in half guard, SIlva seems content to control.
SIlva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
SIlva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
SIlva moves nicely into side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloppy strikes there by SIlva.
SIlva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stark tries to bench press SIlva off him but SIlva keeps the position.
SIlva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from SIlva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
SIlva happy to just control the position for now.
Stark can't do much from the bottom here.
SIlva takes a little break here. Stark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
SIlva working the head with strikes.
Stark regains half guard, as SIlva was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
SIlva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SIlva works his way into full mount!
SIlva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Stark is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
SIlva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
SIlva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
SIlva is landing with some decent strikes but Stark is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
SIlva tries to control but Stark wriggling away. #SUB#
SIlva looking to isolate an arm here. Stark doesn't see it coming and as SIlva extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by SIlva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murilo SIlva!
Murilo SIlva is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Torcida 2 - Silva Vs Marquez
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
SIlva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marquez is fending him off so far but SIlva persists. Nope, Marquez circles away and we're back to standing.
SIlva misses with a two punch combination.
Marquez doesn't manage to clinch there - SIlva circles away.
#TD2#
Marquez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. SIlva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
SIlva keeping full guard, as Marquez tries to pass. #SU2#
Marquez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for SIlva on that attempt. #TD2#
Marquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. SIlva is trying to defend but Marquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Marquez is pressing down on SIlva's thigh, looking to free his foot. SIlva is holding on for now.
Marquez with the ground and pound but SIlva uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SU2#
Marquez stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Marquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. SIlva is trying to defend but Marquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
SIlva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
SIlva is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like Marquez is going to stand back up.
SIlva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
SIlva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
SIlva pulls Marquez in close to prevent any damage.
Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but SIlva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marquez tries to close the distance and clinch but SIlva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SIlva shoots in for a double leg but Marquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo SIlva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marquez stalling away here and it's allowed SIlva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marquez content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Marquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marquez wants to stand and escape but instead SIlva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
SIlva slips nicely into half guard.
Marquez taking some punishment here, with SIlva in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marquez being controlled here, momentarily.
SIlva trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Marquez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
SIlva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
SIlva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marquez circles away.
Marquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marquez.
Marquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marquez working away.
SIlva parries the strikes from Marquez easily there. Marquez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable SIlva to escape.
SIlva struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down SIlva's shoulder. That is not cool.
The strikes coming from Marquez are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1##SU2#
Marquez decides to stand up, so the ref orders SIlva to his feet. #CL2#
Marquez darts in and clinches SIlva up against the cage.#BC2#
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Marquez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging SIlva to the ground. Marquez is now in SIlva's guard.
Marquez trying to control but SIlva is working from the bottom.
Jordan Marquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
SIlva wants to sweep but no luck.
SIlva has Marquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Marquez wants to stand but SIlva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
SIlva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marquez trying to control but SIlva is working from the bottom.
SIlva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
SIlva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but SIlva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo SIlva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez is looking to clinch but SIlva is avoiding it.
SIlva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
SIlva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Marquez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marquez trying to control the position but SIlva is working away.
Marquez tries to move to mount but SIlva blocks the move with his legs.
The ground and pound from Marquez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Marquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. SIlva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SU2#
Marquez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
SIlva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marquez sprawls well. Marquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. SIlva gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Marquez gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Marquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
SIlva throws a head kick that Marquez semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Marquez shoots in and gets a takedown into SIlva's guard.
Marquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
SIlva is controlling Marquez's posture.
SIlva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marquez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SIlva prevents Marquez from getting back to his feet.
SIlva trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marquez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Marquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
SIlva keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully.
SIlva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marquez wants to stand but SIlva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marquez forces his way into half guard.
SIlva works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Marquez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Marquez drives through with a takedown into SIlva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
SIlva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Marquez wants to get back to full guard.
Marquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
SIlva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Marquez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Murilo SIlva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
SIlva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
SIlva trying to control the action but Harrell is working from the bottom.
SIlva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harrell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harrell manages to work his way to half guard, despite SIlva's best efforts.
SIlva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrell wants to control but SIlva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harrell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SIlva on the ground.#SUB2#
SIlva 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.
SIlva controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SIlva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harrell!
SIlva content just to control the position here. #T1#
Harrell gets back to half guard.
SIlva blocks the strikes from Harrell.
#SUB2#
SIlva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Harrell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but SIlva has cracked it and Harrell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by SIlva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murilo SIlva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1#
SIlva blocks a head kick by David.
SIlva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
David wants to clinch#TD2#
and SIlva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
SIlva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
SIlva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as David holds on and takes a little breather.
SIlva pushing down on David's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
David is doing well to control the position and prevent SIlva from advancing to side control.#T1#
David is looking to control SIlva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can David avoid being mounted?
David is looking to improve his position.
SIlva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
David avoiding damage under a succession of punches from SIlva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. SIlva connects with a nice short shot to David's temple.
SIlva content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
SIlva is looking for a kimura here.
SIlva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
David knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SIlva on the ground.#T2#
SIlva is controlling the pace.
SIlva wants to pass to mount but David is defending the position. #SUB2#
SIlva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
SIlva wants to pass the guard but David is defending well.
SIlva moves into full mount! David won't be happy about that!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
SIlva with a couple of short strikes.
SIlva tries to control but David wriggling away.
David is bucking up trying to escape but SIlva cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
SIlva controlling from the full mount.
SIlva landing shots from mount.
SIlva looking to control and managing it successfully.
SIlva raining down hammerfists from mount.
David slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from SIlva.
David tries to roll over but SIlva keeps him under control.
David is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
SIlva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and David defends it well. #SUB2#
SIlva is trying for a kimura here. David looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! SIlva wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murilo SIlva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
SIlva tries for a takedown but Schneider circles away easily
and Schneider counters with a head kick.
SIlva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schneider quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
SIlva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schneider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schneider being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SIlva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
SIlva with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Schneider controls SIlva momentarily but SIlva frees himself.
SIlva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
SIlva throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SIlva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SIlva postures up in Schneider's guard and throws a big left but Schneider blocks it.
SIlva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
SIlva landing some decent shots from guard.
Schneider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
SIlva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schneider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
SIlva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Schneider makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
SIlva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schneider defends well and SIlva ends up having to push Schneider into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zackary Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo SIlva.
SIlva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schneider checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schneider appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
SIlva works over Schneider's head and body with a nice combination.
Schneider wants to clinch but SIlva slips to the side
and SIlva counters with a left and a right that stings Schneider. #T3#
SIlva lands a big head kick that sends Schneider to the canvas! SIlva follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murilo SIlva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Bapp connects with a jab.
Bapp looks for a takedown but SIlva sprawls well.
Bapp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Murilo SIlva has been cut.#CL#
SIlva rushes Bapp and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
SIlva decides to pull guard. #ES#
SIlva pushes Bapp off and gets back to his feet.
SIlva scores with a jab to the body.
Bapp fails with a takedown attempt.
SIlva keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A punch combination from Bapp misses.
Bapp tries a head kick but it misses.
SIlva attempts a counter takedown but Bapp avoids it well and moves away.
Bapp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has SIlva pinned against the cage. SIlva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
SIlva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bapp.
Murilo SIlva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty Bapp.#TD#
SIlva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
SIlva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Bapp is looking for a sweep. SIlva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SIlva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bapp's head.
Bapp trying to control from the bottom.
Bapp 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.
SIlva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
SIlva decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Some wild striking there from SIlva.
Bapp dives in and grabs SIlva's left leg, looking for a takedown. SIlva pushes down on Bapp's head and hops out.#CL#
SIlva clinches up against the cage.
SIlva lands a body punch. #T3##TD#
SIlva gets control of Bapp's arms and successfully pulls guard. SIlva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bapp preventing the sweep.
Bapp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
SIlva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bapp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SIlva is keeping the position for now.
SIlva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bapp is one step ahead there.
SIlva seems keen to control Bapp's posture.
SIlva wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
SIlva throws a couple of heel strikes.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
SIlva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bapp manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
SIlva connects with a couple of short punches.
SIlva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bapp is letting SIlva control him for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bapp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bapp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bapp tries to control the position but he's not in luck - SIlva easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo SIlva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murilo SIlva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Bapp gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
SIlva is standing up over Bapp. Bapp looks to escape but SIlva dives into side control.
#REVB#
SIlva takes a little break here. Bapp wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bapp is trying to buck SIlva off.#SUB#
SIlva tries for a kimura but Bapp is defending well. #T1#
Bapp takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
SIlva has knee on belly and moves into mount.
SIlva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bapp is desperately trying to improve his position but SIlva has a good base and remains in mount.
Bapp is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T2#
SIlva controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
SIlva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
SIlva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bapp can do to turn this around?
SIlva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by SIlva.
Bapp is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
SIlva content just to control the position here.
Bapp wants to control but SIlva is having none of it.
SIlva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4##SUB#
SIlva looking to secure an arm triangle but Bapp defends it well.
SIlva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bapp tries to hold on but SIlva postures up.
SIlva breaks from Bapp's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bapp tries to hold on but SIlva pushes him away.
SIlva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo SIlva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murilo SIlva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
SIlva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bapp trying his best to control but SIlva has mounted him.
Bapp throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB#
SIlva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bapp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bapp tries to hold on but SIlva postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SIlva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
SIlva wants to finish this one by submission but Bapp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from SIlva. #T1#
SIlva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bapp is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
SIlva looking to control and managing it successfully.
SIlva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bapp to take his back!
SIlva has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bapp.
Bapp can't escape the position.
#SUB#
SIlva working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Bapp is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and SIlva has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Bapp taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Murilo SIlva!
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