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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva tries to clinch up
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Wanderson Silva has been cut.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva closes the distance but Rodriguez moves to the side
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Silva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Rodriguez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rodriguez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez tries to improve position but can't.
Silva wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva working the ground and pound. #T3#
Silva controlling from side mount.
Rodriguez is not content to let Silva control the position.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Silva tries to control but Rodriguez wriggling away.
Silva raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodriguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva tries to control but Rodriguez wriggling away.
Rodriguez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wanderson Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Rodriguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Silva rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Rodriguez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodriguez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away. #T1##SU2#
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Rodriguez get back to his feet.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodriguez is able to avoid easily.
Silva tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Rodriguez successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Silva wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SU2#
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Silva tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Silva stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it.
Jose Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderson Silva.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Silva. #T4#
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Silva stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
Silva trying to control the pace.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Silva.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Silva stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Rodriguez manages to pull guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wanderson Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rodriguez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Rodriguez defending well.
Rodriguez is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Silva prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.
Silva raining down hammerfists from mount.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Silva.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
#T3#
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva landing shots from mount.
Rodriguez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rodriguez wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva lands with some strikes.
Silva wants to control the pace but Rodriguez is squirming around nicely.
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
Rodriguez tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Rodriguez tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez is not content to let Silva control the position.
Rodriguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jose Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wanderson Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Izquierdo swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
It looked like Izquierdo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Izquierdo in a clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Izquierdo has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Izquierdo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izquierdo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Izquierdo jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Izquierdo.
Silva has Izquierdo pushed against the cage.
Izquierdo takes a shot to the head.
Izquierdo gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Izquierdo pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Silva tries to stall but Izquierdo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Izquierdo lands a left hand.
Izquierdo lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva looks to clinch
and Izquierdo counters with a nice body shot.
Silva tries to clinch
and Izquierdo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izquierdo connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Silva wants to clinch
and Izquierdo counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Izquierdo lands.
Izquierdo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Izquierdo's corner calls for a 1-2. Izquierdo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Izquierdo with a jab.#T2#
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Izquierdo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Izquierdo keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Izquierdo counters with a nice uppercut.
Izquierdo with a jab.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Izquierdo drops Silva with a straight right hand, right on the button! Izquierdo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Izquierdo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva tries for a takedown but Pants sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Pants counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Wanderson Silva has been cut.
Pants throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Pants punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Pants misses with a straight left.
Silva shoots and misses
and Pants counters with a nice uppercut.
Square Pants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderson Silva.
Pants throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva wants to clinch but Pants slips to the side
and Pants counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva looks winded!
Pants swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Pants counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Pants throws a monster overhand right that drops Silva! Pants follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Square Pants!
After winning the bout, Square Pants thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Shepkin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva is wriggling around but Shepkin manages to pass to half guard.
#SU#
Shepkin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Shepkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Shepkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Silva pushes Shepkin off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Silva wants to clinch up but Shepkin keeps it at a distance.
Shepkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Shepkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Shepkin has double underhooks. #T2#
Shepkin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Shepkin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Silva blocks a head kick by Shepkin.
Shepkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shepkin throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Shepkin.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but Shepkin moves out of range. #T3#
Shepkin misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Shepkin backing up. Shepkin nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Shepkin gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.#SUB2#
Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shepkin rolls with it to try and escape but Silva cranks on the arm and Shepkin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderson Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva throws the left hand but Shelby avoids the punch easily.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a head kick but Shelby moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Shelby darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Shelby tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Shelby.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shelby prevents it.
Shelby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shelby has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Shelby pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Shelby looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shelby's guard.#SUB#
Shelby 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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shelby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shelby is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shelby dives into side control.
Shelby working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Silva is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shelby moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3##SU#
Shelby stands up.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
#TD#
Shelby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Shelby connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shelby defends it easily.
Shelby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shelby cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Shelby won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Shelby stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #T4#
Shelby postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shelby defends well.
Shelby content to stall in guard here.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Shelby slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shelby dives into side control.
Shelby is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Wanderson Silva has been cut.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shelby has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Silva.
Shelby scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Shelby rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Shelby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?#TD#
Shelby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shelby is in Silva's guard.#T1#
Shelby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shelby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shelby scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Shelby is having none of it.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shelby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Shelby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shelby scoring with some ground and pound.
Shelby content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Shelby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shelby preventing the sweep. #T3#
Shelby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Shelby drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
#TD#
Shelby gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shelby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shelby stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Shelby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Shelby controlling the action here.
Shelby slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shelby in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Shelby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva looks for a takedown but Shelby sprawls well.#TD#
Shelby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Shelby persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva tries to kick Shelby off in order to stand up. Shelby Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The referee asks Shelby politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shelby prefers to stall for the moment though.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shelby remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shelby connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Shelby has passed into mount! Damn!
Silva 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.
Shelby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shelby controlling from mount.
Silva tries to buck Shelby off but he can't manage it.
Shelby controlling from mount.
Shelby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Silva is trying to stand.
Shelby controlling the position easily from mount.
Shelby scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?
Shelby raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shelby connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shelby takes Silva's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Shelby gets his hands free as Silva looks to control. #T3#
Shelby has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shelby lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Silva hold on?!
#SUB#
Shelby has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Silva is in real trouble here. Shelby gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Shelby wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arturs Shelby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hairyman moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Hairyman avoids the damage to the body.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Hairyman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hairyman's elbow.
Hairyman avoiding damage.
Hairyman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Hairyman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Hairyman presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hairyman lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hairyman as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hairyman.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Hairyman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Hairyman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva tries to stall but Hairyman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Hairyman.
Hairyman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not. #T1#
Hairyman lands a body punch.
Silva has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hairyman.
Hairyman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hairyman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hairyman lands a shot to the body.
Hairyman cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Hairyman.
Good body shot from Hairyman.
Hairyman lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hairyman.
Hairyman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hairyman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hairyman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hairyman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hairyman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Wanderson Silva has been cut.#T2#
Hairyman cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hairyman. #ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Hairyman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hairyman throws a big uppercut that drops Silva! More strikes from Hairyman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Silva lies dazed against the cage as Hairyman celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Hairyman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Shelby throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Shelby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Shelby passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Shelby content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shelby stalling.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Silva tries to kick Shelby off but Shelby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shelby stalling.
Silva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silva is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shelby prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva trying to hold on to Shelby's head to control him but Shelby postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Shelby gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Shelby controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shelby 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. #SU#
Shelby gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Silva tries to get set, Shelby tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt.#T3##TD#
Shelby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shelby dives into side control.
#REVB#
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Shelby controls the position from side control.
Silva tries to bench press Shelby off him but Shelby keeps the position. #T4#
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shelby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shelby working the ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shelby has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Shelby looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Shelby pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Shelby has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Silva manages to pull guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shelby controls the pace.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Shelby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shelby distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. #REVB#
The fighters are battling for position here. Shelby manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Shelby working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Shelby is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva wants to control from the top but Shelby keeps moving.
Arturs Shelby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva advances position into side control!
Shelby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Silva stands up and beckons Shelby to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Shelby has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva wants a takedown.
#T3##BC#
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Shelby clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Shelby manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shelby managing to control the position.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Shelby has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Shelby has moved into half guard.
Silva tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shelby has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Silva wants to control but Shelby is having none of it.#T4#
Shelby controlling from the full mount.
Shelby avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Shelby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva really wants to buck Shelby off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Shelby clinches with his opponent.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Shelby controls his hands.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shelby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Shelby gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shelby content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Shelby 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 Shelby.
Shelby controlling the pace. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to control Shelby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Shelby slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shelby slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Shelby slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shelby is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Shelby is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shelby is working away from the top position though.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shelby stops Silva from standing up.
Shelby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Shelby is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shelby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3##TD#
Shelby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking to control Shelby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Shelby slows the pace down in half guard.
Shelby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Shelby continues to stall.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shelby performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shelby is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturs Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shelby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturs Shelby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Ko Maker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ko Maker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ko Maker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ko Maker is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Silva Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ko Maker is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wanderson Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva lands a jab.
Silva walks into a jab.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Tambling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tambling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tambling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Wanderson Silva has been cut.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tambling counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tambling scores with a jab to the body.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tambling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tambling lands a jab to the head.
#KD2#
Tambling feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tambling finish him?!
#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Tambling flashes Silva a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Silva's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Silva crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tambling punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Tambling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Tambling circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tambling to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Wanderson Silva has been cut.
Tambling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Tambling does no damage.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tambling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Tambling lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
#KD2#
Tambling drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tambling is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
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!
Silva tries to clinch up
and Tambling counters with a huge right that knocks Silva out cold! Tambling is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Tambling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cormier rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cormier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Cormier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Cormier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cormier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Cormier controls his hands.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Cormier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva is looking to control Cormier's arms but Cormier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Cormier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cormier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva is leaning against Cormier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cormier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cormier is breathing heavily.#TD#
Cormier manages to pull guard.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving.
Silva passes into half guard. #T2#
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cormier keeps working. #SU2#
Silva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cormier's waist but Cormier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Cormier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Cormier controls his hands.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva is trying to push Cormier away but Cormier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cormier goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cormier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Cormier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Cormier pushes him off.
Cormier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Silva manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Cormier tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Cormier improves position.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cormier is defending well for now.#BC#
Cormier breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Cormier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Cormier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Silva kicks Cormier off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Cormier throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Cormier pushes him off.
Cormier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cormier closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Cormier pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva goes for a double leg but Cormier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cormier continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Cormier manages to pull guard.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva postures up in Cormier's guard and throws a big left but Cormier blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silva tries to clinch but Cormier moves out of range.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Cormier keeps the fight on the outside.
Cormier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Silva. #CL#
Cormier has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Cormier to the mat.
#SU#
Cormier gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cormier swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
It looked like Cormier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Cormier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Derrick Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderson Silva.#T1#
Cormier swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Cormier feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Cormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Cormier has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cormier pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Cormier dives into Silva's guard.#ES2#
Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Cormier throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cormier.
Silva tries to clinch but Cormier moves out of range. #TD#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cormier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Derrick Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva is breathing heavily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Cormier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Cormier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cormier is one step ahead there.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cormier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cormier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ES2#
Silva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cormier is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Cormier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cormier fails to pull guard.
Cormier fails to pull guard.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cormier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva prevents Cormier from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cormier as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Cormier drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
#BC#
Cormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Cormier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Silva has one foot on Cormier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cormier is defending well.
Cormier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cormier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cormier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Cormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva is looking to slow Cormier down with leg kicks. #TD#
Cormier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Cormier stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet. #TD#
Cormier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Cormier passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Silva gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cormier is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cormier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cormier escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cormier scores with punches from side control.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Cormier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cormier trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Cormier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silva gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Cormier.
Cormier is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Cormier has managed to pass to side control instead.
Silva tries to buck Cormier off but Cormier is having none of it.#T4#
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.#SU#
Cormier decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet. #TD#
Cormier shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cormier showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES2#
Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cormier presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cormier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Derrick Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wanderson Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cormier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Cormier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kopp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Kopp is controlling him
#SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Kopp pushes his legs off easily.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Kopp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Kopp clinches with his opponent.
Kopp stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kopp stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kopp after a bit of a struggle.
Kopp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kopp prevents a body shot from Silva. #BC2#
Kopp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Kopp gets a clinch.
Kopp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Silva can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kopp walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kopp keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Kopp closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kopp pulls Silva into guard.
Silva trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kopp will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Silva stands up and waves to Kopp to follow him.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopp swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kopp forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Kopp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kopp is defending well.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva tries to work over Kopp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kopp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Silva tries for a takedown but Kopp circles away easily
and Kopp counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Kopp looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Kopp drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.#ES#
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kopp darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Kopp jumps guard but Silva stands there with Kopp around his waist. Kopp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Kopp is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Kopp has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kopp pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Kopp dives into Silva's guard.#ES#
Silva has his feet on Kopp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Kopp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Kopp rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kopp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Kopp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Kopp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kopp tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kopp to the ground. Kopp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva leaves Kopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Kopp moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Kopp just leaning against Silva, taking a breather. #BC2#
Kopp manages to break the clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Kopp pushes him off.
Silva throws a low kick but Kopp moves out of range easily.
Kopp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kopp wants to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch position.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Kopp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Kopp moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a push kick but Kopp slaps the foot to one side.
Kopp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kopp tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kopp to the ground. Kopp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kopp.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Kopp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Kopp getting side control.
Kopp working the head and body with strikes.
Silva wants to control but Kopp is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kopp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kopp wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kopp is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva pushes Kopp off looking to stand but Kopp dives back in and keeps control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Kopp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva trying to control the position.
Kopp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Kopp unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
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.
Kopp darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Kopp into the cage.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kopp has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kopp wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Kopp persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Kopp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kopp is one step ahead there.
Kopp prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Kopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Kopp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kopp blocks a head kick by Silva.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kopp moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Kopp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.#BC2#
Kopp breaks the clinch.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Silva wants to clinch.#T1##TD2#
Kopp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Silva throws Kopp to one side and escapes!
Kopp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Kopp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva wants to clinch.
Wanderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kopp keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Kopp has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
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!
Kopp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kopp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kopp digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kopp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Kopp is controlling the position.
Henry Kopp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kopp lands a shot to the body.
Kopp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kopp is working Silva over against the cage.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Kopp jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kopp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kopp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Kopp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kopp shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kopp goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kopp.
Nice sprawl there from Kopp as Silva shoots in.#CL2#
Kopp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Kopp manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Kopp misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Kopp has managed to clinch.
Kopp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kopp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Kopp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Kopp manages to break the clinch.
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!
Kopp leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Kopp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kopp winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Kopp!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Dzhakara rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Silva decides to pull guard.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dzhakara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dzhakara trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dzhakara on the ground.
Dzhakara stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Dzhakara lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhakara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard. #ES#
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dzhakara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dzhakara shoots in but no luck this time.
Dzhakara shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dzhakara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Dzhakara shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wanderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaurs Dzhakara.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Dzhakara.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Dzhakara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dzhakara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Silva rushes Dzhakara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dzhakara.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Dzhakara avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Dzhakara has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Dzhakara looking for a takedown.
Dzhakara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dzhakara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dzhakara looks winded!
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Silva jumps guard and drags Dzhakara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Dzhakara trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dzhakara is aware though and is defending well.
Dzhakara stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dzhakara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dzhakara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva tries to roll over but Dzhakara keeps him under control.
Dzhakara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
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#
Dzhakara 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 tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dzhakara.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dzhakara moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dzhakara shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dzhakara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Wanderson Silva has been cut.
Dzhakara dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Dzhakara's head and hops out.#CL2#
Dzhakara has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries a body shot but Dzhakara blocks it.
Silva is stalling here.
Dzhakara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wanderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaurs Dzhakara.
Dzhakara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Silva decides to pull guard.
Dzhakara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Silva has an active guard here but Dzhakara has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
#T1#
Dzhakara trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is pressing down on Dzhakara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU2#
Dzhakara stands up from Silva's guard - Dzhakara perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Dzhakara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Silva rushes Dzhakara and presses him up against the cage.
Dzhakara tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Dzhakara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dzhakara is breathing heavily.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Silva has Dzhakara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dzhakara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dzhakara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Dzhakara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dzhakara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Dzhakara, which made it look bad.
Dzhakara fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Dzhakara sprawls well.
Dzhakara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silva.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dzhakara.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dzhakara as he avoids it easily. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dzhakara. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dzhakara tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Dzhakara takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Silva manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva is leaning against Dzhakara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzhakara or not.
Wanderson Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Dzhakara, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Dzhakara against the cage but Dzhakara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhakara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dzhakara gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dzhakara is defended easily by Silva.
Dzhakara lands a high kick!
Dzhakara shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Silva drives through and clinches with Dzhakara against the cage.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Dzhakara avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Dzhakara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Zaurs Dzhakara has been cut.#BC#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Dzhakara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva cracks Dzhakara with a nice body shot.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Silva.#CL#
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva taking a breather.
Dzhakara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2#
Dzhakara gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Silva pulls guard.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dzhakara dives into side control.
Silva is trying to control Dzhakara's posture but Dzhakara avoids it.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva tries to escape but Dzhakara is in control.
Dzhakara is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Dzhakara takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Silva to pass into mount.
Dzhakara content just to control the position here. #T3#
Silva tries to hold on but Dzhakara pushes him away. #SU2#
Dzhakara is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Horrible takedown attempt by Dzhakara or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Wanderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaurs Dzhakara.#CL2#
Dzhakara clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dzhakara jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Silva stands up from Dzhakara's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
No joy there for Dzhakara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Dzhakara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Dzhakara is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva tries a body shot but Dzhakara blocks it.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dzhakara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Dzhakara has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zaurs Dzhakara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wanderson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dzhakara prevents a body shot from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griffin stalling the fight.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Griffin gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Griffin jumps guard but Silva stands there with Griffin around his waist. Griffin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griffin after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Wanderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwin Griffin.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
#TD#
Silva decides to pull guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass. #T1#
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Griffin any problems.
Griffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Griffin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #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.
Griffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Griffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin looks winded!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin stuffs the takedown.
Griffin shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griffin.
Griffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin feints the counter takedown.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4##CL#
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is trying to break free.
Griffin prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Griffin.#TD#
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin postures up.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Griffin any problems.
Griffin stops Silva from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Silva dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Silva wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Griffin shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva wants to stall.
#T1##BC#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva wants to clinch but Griffin slips to the side
and Griffin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wanderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwin Griffin.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Griffin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Silva is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Silva wants to clinch.
Wanderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##TD2#
Griffin jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. #SU#
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Griffin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffin's waist but Griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side. #T4#
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wanderson Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Griffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwin Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Griffin gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Griffin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Griffin leaning against his opponent.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Griffin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Griffin gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Griffin tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Silva tries to break free but Griffin pushes him back against the cage.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffin.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griffin blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Griffin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
Silva is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Griffin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwin Griffin.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwin Griffin!
Our winner, Kwin Griffin, 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Kyshenko dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Kyshenko pushes his legs off easily.
Kyshenko 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.
Kyshenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyshenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyshenko preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kyshenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kyshenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kyshenko is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.#T1##SUB#
Kyshenko has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Silva should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kyshenko has tightened it up now! Silva should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raul Kyshenko!
After the fight, Raul Kyshenko 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maltsev connects with a jab.#CL#
Silva clinches up with Maltsev and pushes him back against the cage.
Maltsev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva wants to stall.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maltsev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maltsev lands a shot to the body.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Maltsev controls his hands.
Maltsev is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maltsev avoids it.
Silva has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maltsev.
Maltsev controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Maltsev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maltsev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maltsev tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Maltsev lands a nice uppercut.
Maltsev lands a nice shot to the body.
Maltsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maltsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Maltsev scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Maltsev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Maltsev. #CUT2#
It looks like Wanderson Silva has been cut.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maltsev pounces like a tiger and cracks Silva with a vicious hook! Silva is down but not out! Maltsev follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuri Maltsev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Tambling throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Tambling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Tambling pushes him off.
Silva wants to clinch but Tambling slips to the side
and Tambling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tambling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tambling scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Tambling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tambling scores with a hook.
Tambling feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tambling tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tambling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Tambling.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tambling.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Tambling.
#T1##KD2#
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Tambling tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Tambling back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Tambling has been cut.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Tambling.
Tambling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tambling throws out the jab.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tambling throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva tries to clinch up but Tambling circles away and keeps his distance.
Tambling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Tambling.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tambling stuffs the takedown.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Tambling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Tambling tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tambling is breathing heavily.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Tambling.
The fighters circling - Tambling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tambling.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tambling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tambling keeps the fight on the outside.
Tambling misses with a looping right.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva slips under a jab.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Silva! Tambling is out on his feet! Silva rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Tambling is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Tambling is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderson Silva!
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