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Event:
CPFC 2 - Von Hayek vs Hardwick
Date: Dec 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Hernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Hernandez is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Silva hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Hernandez! |
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Event:
CPFC 1 - Hanson vs Tiili
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poirier keeps working.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Poirier is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poirier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Poirier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poirier wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Poirier is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Poirier trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
#T1#
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poirier sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva passes to side control.
Silva wants to control but Poirier is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva tries to advance to mount but Poirier denies him. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poirier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Poirier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poirier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Poirier defends it.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poirier is looking to escape.#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Poirier is defending well.
#T3#
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poirier is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Poirier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva prevents Poirier from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Poirier turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
Poirier pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Ground and pound from Poirier.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poirier is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Poirier manages to pass to mount!
Silva tries to hold on but Poirier postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva tries to hold on but Poirier pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Poirier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Poirier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Poirier wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position. #SU2#
Poirier stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Poirier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poirier tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Poirier clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Poirier gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poirier tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poirier to the ground. Poirier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Poirier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poirier counters with a nice body shot.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poirier's waist but Poirier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Poirier wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3##CL2#
Poirier rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Poirier 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. #SUB#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poirier is aware though and is defending well.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Poirier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poirier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poirier defends it easily.
Silva is trying to control the position but Poirier postures up. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poirier passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Poirier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Poirier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Poirier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Poirier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poirier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Poirier defends easily.
Poirier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #T1#
Poirier postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Poirier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Poirier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poirier trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poirier defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poirier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Poirier defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Poirier uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva looking for a sweep but Poirier has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva wants to hold on but Poirier pushes him away.
Poirier content just to control the position here.
Dominick Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva reaches up to try and control the position but Poirier seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silva rolls and tries to escape and now Poirier has his back!
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Poirier wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Silva trying to control the action but Poirier just sinks the hooks in.
Poirier doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Poirier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poirier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Poirier is trying to get back to full guard.
Poirier lands with a few short shots to the body.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Poirier is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Poirier defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Poirier is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Silva!
A victorious Junior Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Costa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Costa throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Costa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa misses with a two punch combination.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Costa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Costa looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Costa is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silva lets go of the hold and Costa can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Silva!
A victorious Junior Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Marquez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marquez is aware though and is defending well.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marquez.
Marquez advances position into side control!
Silva struggling a bit here.
Marquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marquez gets to mount! Silva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez looking to finish with strikes here!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva prevents Marquez from taking his back.
Marquez tries to control but Silva wriggling away. #T1#
Silva tries to hold on but Marquez pushes him away.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Silva is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Marquez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Marquez let's go of the attempt for now.
Silva wants to escape the position.
Silva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Marquez.
Silva is in bad spot here.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Silva trying to control the position but Marquez manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Marquez is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
Marquez trying to control.
Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Silva is pressing down on Marquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marquez defends well.#SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marquez is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Marquez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Marquez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Silva!
Junior Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Martins misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Martins can't break the clinch.
A short right from Martins on the inside.
Martins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martins working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Martins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Martins is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Martins presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martins is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Silva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Silva manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martins misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Martins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Martins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Martins! #T2##SUB#
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Martins is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martins really wants to buck Silva off and get back to his feet.
Martins is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Martins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Silva fails to take his opponent's back.
Martins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Silva takes Martins's back. #SUB#
Silva working for the choke.
Martins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Martins trying to control the hands but Silva breaks the grip. #SUB#
Silva working for a choke but Martins is defending well.
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now. #SUB#
Martins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now. #T4#
Silva trying to control momentarily.
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now. #SUB#
Silva has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Martins is in real trouble here. Silva gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Martins is tapping out! Silva wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Silva!
Junior Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Itagiba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
#CL#
Itagiba takes the fight into the clinch.
Itagiba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Itagiba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Itagiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itagiba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruda Itagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itagiba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Itagiba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Itagiba to the mat. Itagiba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Itagiba manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Itagiba misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Itagiba closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva is trying to drag Itagiba to the mat but Itagiba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva has Itagiba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itagiba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Itagiba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Itagiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Itagiba moves away from the strike by Silva.
Itagiba darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Itagiba into the cage.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itagiba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Itagiba fails to land the takedown.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Itagiba scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Itagiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Itagiba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Itagiba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Silva forces Itagiba back against the cage and clinches.
Silva letting Itagiba take a breather here.#T4#
Itagiba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Itagiba circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Itagiba. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Itagiba is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Itagiba circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Itagiba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Itagiba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva tries for a takedown but Itagiba circles away easily#CL#
and Itagiba counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itagiba is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Itagiba down to the mat. Itagiba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Itagiba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruda Itagiba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Itagiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Itagiba off to one side.
Itagiba looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva is looking to clinch but Itagiba is avoiding it.
Itagiba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruda Itagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Itagiba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to clinch there but Itagiba circles away.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Itagiba slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Itagiba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Itagiba looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.#CL2#
Silva clinches up with Itagiba and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Itagiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Itagiba fails with a takedown attempt.
Itagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Itagiba ducks under a wild hook from Silva.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Itagiba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head. #T2#
Itagiba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Itagiba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Itagiba's takedown attempt.
Silva has Itagiba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itagiba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itagiba stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva has Itagiba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itagiba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itagiba has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Itagiba gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Itagiba manages to break the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Silva shoots in and bounces Itagiba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itagiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Itagiba.
Itagiba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Itagiba wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Itagiba defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva passes to full mount! #T4#
Silva fails to advance to Itagiba's back.
Itagiba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva fails to advance to Itagiba's back. #SUB2#
Itagiba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Junior Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silva takes Itagiba's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Itagiba is in trouble.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Itagiba has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva 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 takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Itagiba gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Itagiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Itagiba scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Itagiba's guard.#SUB#
Itagiba 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##SUB2#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Itagiba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Itagiba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Itagiba! #REVR#
Silva struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Itagiba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itagiba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Itagiba moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Silva.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva looking for a sweep but Itagiba has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Itagiba throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva wants to control but Itagiba is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Itagiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itagiba pulls his head out easily.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itagiba defends well.#T4#
Itagiba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Itagiba pushes his legs off easily.
Itagiba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Itagiba stands up from Silva's guard - Itagiba perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruda Itagiba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Itagiba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruda Itagiba!
Ruda Itagiba took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fraco não é quem perde, mas quem desiste, tal como forte não é quem vence, mas quem luta.'. |
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Event:
CFN6: Cartwright vs. Wojciech
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Silva fails with the takedown.#TD#
Pie 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. Pie is in Silva's guard.#SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Pie defends it easily.
Pie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pie wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pie controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Pie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Pie seems to have locked his on tight now - Silva screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Pie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peanut Butter Pie! |
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Event:
CFN4: Lundgren vs. Zan
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheesecake connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva blocks a head kick by Cheesecake.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cheesecake defends well and Silva ends up having to push Cheesecake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheesecake closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Silva! Cheesecake dives in looking to finish! Silva is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemon Cheesecake! |
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Event:
Combate 3: Zoo vs. Matusov
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Markes clinches with his opponent.
Silva wants a takedown.
Markes is trying to break free.
Markes is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Markes lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Markes prevents it.
#BC#
Markes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markes lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva tries to clinch but Markes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Markes counters with a straight right hand.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva avoids the head kick by Markes.
Markes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Markes has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC#
Markes breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Markes forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Markes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Markes working hard to break the clinch.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Markes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jose Markes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.
Markes throws an overhand right that drops Silva like a sack of potatoes! Markes dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Markes! |
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Event:
Combate 2: Umber vs. Tua
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Cartwright gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cartwright 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva pushing down on Cartwright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cartwright gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Cartwright is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Cartwright has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jay Cartwright! |
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