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Event:
STC12| GP Losers Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Markov throws the left hand but Silveiro avoids the punch easily.
Silveiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Markov tries to sprawl out of it but Silveiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Markov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silveiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Silveiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Silveiro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Markov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Silveiro tries to pull guard but Markov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Silveiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silveiro jumps guard but Markov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Silveiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silveiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silveiro jumps guard but Markov stands there with Silveiro around his waist. Silveiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Markov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silveiro slips under a jab.#T1#
Silveiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silveiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin Silveiro has been cut.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Silveiro.
Silveiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markov avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexey Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silveiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD2#
Markov lands a big right hand that sends Silveiro crashing to the mat! Markov stays standing though and waves Silveiro back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Silveiro.
Silveiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markov throws a body punch but Silveiro moves out of range.
Markov throws a hook but Silveiro avoids it easily.
Silveiro darts in looking for a takedown but Markov gets double underhooks and turns Silveiro into the ropes. #BC2#
Markov breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Silveiro ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Silveiro throws a right hand that misses
and Markov counters with a right hand from hell and Silveiro is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Alexey Markov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
STC9| Grand Prix Round 3
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Gentry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gentry wants it to stay on the feet.
Gentry is looking for the big counter here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gentry throws a right and a left that Silveiro avoids nicely.
Gentry misses with a double jab.
Gentry misses with a wild combination.
Silveiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gentry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silveiro closes the distance and clinches up with Gentry, looking for a takedown. Silveiro pushes Gentry against the ropes but Gentry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Silveiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gentry has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Silveiro is on him like a limpet, forcing Gentry back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silveiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Gentry to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Silveiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silveiro is keeping busy.
Gentry scores a nice knee to the body.
Silveiro blocks an elbow strike from Gentry.
Silveiro tries to pull guard but Gentry holds him up against the ropes and eventually Silveiro drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Silveiro pulls Gentry into guard.
Silveiro wants to sweep here but Gentry controlling him for the moment. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Silveiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gentry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gentry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Gentry stands and steps away. Silveiro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Gentry moves into range and clinches up with Silveiro.
Gentry throws an elbow but it misses.
Gentry misses with some punches.
Silveiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gentry walks away with a smile on his face. Silveiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silveiro moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Gentry pushes Silveiro up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silveiro is trying to pull guard but Gentry turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Gentry scores with a shoulder strike.
Silveiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Gentry to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Silveiro jumps guard but Gentry stands there with Silveiro around his waist. Silveiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silveiro takes a shot to the head.
Gentry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silveiro.
Silveiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silveiro blocks an elbow strike from Gentry.
Silveiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silveiro tries to pull guard but Gentry holds him up against the ropes and eventually Silveiro drops back down to his feet.
Silveiro tries to pull guard but Gentry holds him up against the ropes and eventually Silveiro drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Gentry.
Silveiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Gentry to keep the fight standing.
Gentry lands with a left to the head.
Gentry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silveiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gentry just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Gentry lands a good knee to the midsection. Silveiro won't want to take too many of those.
Gentry tries a knee to the head but Silveiro blocks it.
#T3#
Silveiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silveiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gentry smiles and moves away.
Gentry scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin Silveiro has been cut.#CL2#
Gentry moves into range and clinches up with Silveiro.
Silveiro tries to pull guard but Gentry won't allow it.
Gentry lands a shot to the body.
Silveiro tries to pull guard but Gentry holds him up against the ropes and eventually Silveiro drops back down to his feet.
Silveiro fails to pull guard.
Silveiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gentry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silveiro jumps guard but Gentry turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Silveiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Gentry to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Silveiro jumps guard.
Gentry preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Gentry wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Silveiro's closed guard. He's half up but Silveiro has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Silveiro pivots and extends the arm, Gentry falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Silveiro! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Silveiro!
Kevin Silveiro retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Silveiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
STC4| Silveiro x Archibald
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Silveiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schwarzenegger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silveiro missing with a left hand there. Schwarzenegger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silveiro fails with the takedown.
Schwarzenegger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silveiro tries for a takedown but Schwarzenegger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Silveiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silveiro looks to land a left hand but Schwarzenegger moved out of range nicely.
Schwarzenegger feints the counter takedown.
Silveiro misses with an uppercut.
Silveiro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schwarzenegger throws a good cross that connects.
Silveiro fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Silveiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schwarzenegger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silveiro advances nicely into full mount.
Schwarzenegger is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Schwarzenegger defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silveiro.
Silveiro fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Silveiro avoids the attempt from Schwarzenegger to control.
Schwarzenegger is desperately trying to improve his position but Silveiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Schwarzenegger is squirming around, avoiding Silveiro's attempts to control the action.
Silveiro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schwarzenegger is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Silveiro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Silveiro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schwarzenegger turns into him and now he's in Silveiro's guard.
#SUB2#
Schwarzenegger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Silveiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schwarzenegger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Silveiro wants to improve his position but instead Schwarzenegger has moved into half guard.
Schwarzenegger prevents Silveiro from improving his position.
Silveiro is pressing down on Schwarzenegger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silveiro 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.
Schwarzenegger advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Schwarzenegger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silveiro has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Schwarzenegger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silveiro tries to buck Schwarzenegger off but Schwarzenegger is having none of it.
Silveiro is working hard here to advance position.
Silveiro is trying to work for a sweep but Schwarzenegger has mounted him!
Silveiro is trying to escape the mount.
Silveiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silveiro gets back to full guard.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Silveiro is working from the bottom.
Silveiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Silveiro has his foot on Schwarzenegger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwarzenegger works his way back into a safe position though.
Schwarzenegger pushes down on Silveiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silveiro manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Silveiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silveiro 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Silveiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schwarzenegger slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Schwarzenegger moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Schwarzenegger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silveiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silveiro prevents Schwarzenegger from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Schwarzenegger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silveiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silveiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwarzenegger is working away from the top position though.
Silveiro is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Schwarzenegger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silveiro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Silveiro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Schwarzenegger passes into side control!
Schwarzenegger wants to control but Silveiro is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Schwarzenegger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silveiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schwarzenegger has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silveiro!#T7#
Schwarzenegger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silveiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silveiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Silveiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Silveiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Silveiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silveiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silveiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Schwarzenegger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Silveiro trying to pass the guard but Schwarzenegger defending well.
Schwarzenegger wants to control but Silveiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silveiro is keen to just control but Schwarzenegger is a slippery customer.
Silveiro wants to pass the guard but Schwarzenegger is defending well. #SUB#
Silveiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schwarzenegger defends it well.
Silveiro wants to take a breather but Schwarzenegger is having none of it.
Silveiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silveiro avoids the attempt from Schwarzenegger to control.#T9##SUB#
Silveiro has control of Schwarzenegger's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Schwarzenegger regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Schwarzenegger regains half guard.
Silveiro wants to control but Schwarzenegger is keeping him busy.
Silveiro tries to pass to full mount but Schwarzenegger defends it.
Schwarzenegger is looking to control Silveiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwarzenegger avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silveiro is pressing down on Schwarzenegger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schwarzenegger is holding on for now.
Silveiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Silveiro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Silveiro just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schwarzenegger! But no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silveiro.
Schwarzenegger throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Silveiro counters with a single leg into guard. Schwarzenegger didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Schwarzenegger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silveiro is aware though and is defending well.
Schwarzenegger keeping moving, preventing Silveiro from controlling successfully.
Schwarzenegger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silveiro is one step ahead there.
Silveiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzenegger is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzenegger keeping moving, preventing Silveiro from controlling successfully.
Silveiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Schwarzenegger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silveiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Silveiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schwarzenegger is not content to let Silveiro control the position.
Schwarzenegger is trying to get back to half guard.
Schwarzenegger keeps trying to improve his position.#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.#SUB#
Silveiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schwarzenegger is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Silveiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schwarzenegger, who protects the arm well.
Schwarzenegger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silveiro advances to mount. #SUB#
Silveiro is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Schwarzenegger is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Silveiro!
Kevin Silveiro is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kevin Silveiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
STC1| Silveiro x Graves
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Silveiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Graves tries to improve position but can't.
Silveiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silveiro working away.#SUB#
Silveiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graves, who protects the arm well.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Silveiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Graves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silveiro's guard! Nice work there by Graves!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silveiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silveiro trying to control the pace.
Silveiro wants to free his trapped foot but Graves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Silveiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Silveiro wants to free his trapped foot but Graves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silveiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working. #SUB#
Silveiro is looking for a kimura here.
Silveiro moves into full mount! Graves won't be happy about that! #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silveiro takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Silveiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Silveiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Silveiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Graves wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Silveiro is persistently looking for the submission but Graves is defending it well.
Graves prevents Silveiro from getting a body triangle.#T3#
What can Graves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Graves fending off the submission attempt from Silveiro.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silveiro controlling the positon.
Silveiro has the hooks in. Graves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Silveiro looking for the choke but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Silveiro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Graves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Graves is keeping busy.
Graves trying to control the action but Silveiro just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Silveiro seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Graves's chin but Graves turns very nicely into Silveiro's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Graves.
#T5#
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Silveiro.
Silveiro is working hard here to advance position.
Silveiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silveiro moves into full mount! Graves won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Silveiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Graves frees his head quite easily.
#T6#
Silveiro is trying to take his opponent's back.
Graves is trying to escape the mount.
Silveiro tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Silveiro takes Graves's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Graves is in trouble.
Will Silveiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silveiro looking to hold on to the position here but Graves rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T7#
Silveiro advances to half guard.
Graves is not content to let Silveiro control the position.#SUB2#
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Silveiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silveiro takes Graves's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Graves is in trouble.
Will Silveiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Silveiro looking to break Graves's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Graves remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silveiro will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T8##SUB#
Silveiro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Silveiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Graves preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silveiro.
Graves is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Silveiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Graves is defending well though. Silveiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Graves is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Silveiro is looking for the choke from the back position but Graves is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Silveiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T9##SUB#
Graves preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silveiro. #SUB#
Graves preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silveiro. #SUB#
Graves defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silveiro's arms. #SUB#
Silveiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Graves is defending well though. Silveiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Silveiro controlling well, preventing Graves from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silveiro doesn't have the hooks in and Graves manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Silveiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R2##TD#
Silveiro gets a takedown into half guard.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Silveiro is stalling here. Graves is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silveiro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Graves has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silveiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silveiro gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silveiro controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself. #SUB#
Silveiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silveiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Silveiro, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Silveiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Silveiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves postures up.
Graves won't allow Silveiro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Silveiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Graves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silveiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Silveiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Silveiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Silveiro.
Graves passes Silveiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silveiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graves's back!
Silveiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Silveiro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Graves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silveiro biding his time, controlling Graves. #T3#
Silveiro has the hooks in. Graves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Graves trying to control the position but Silveiro manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Silveiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Graves wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Silveiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Silveiro has managed to slip his arm under Graves's chin. This could be all over... yep, Graves is tapping out! Submission win for Silveiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Silveiro!
Kevin Silveiro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CFL - 3
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Tumminen gets caught napping as Silveiro dives in and scores a takedown. Tumminen manages to retain guard.
Silveiro preventing the sweep.
Silveiro wants to pass the guard but Tumminen is keeping the position.
Silveiro postures up.
Silveiro passes Tumminen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Silveiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tumminen defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silveiro in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silveiro passes to side control. #SUB#
Silveiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silveiro working away.#T1#
Silveiro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tumminen!
Tumminen is trying desperately to improve position.
Silveiro fails to advance to Tumminen's back.
Tumminen is trying to reverse the position but instead Silveiro has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Tumminen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silveiro's arms. #SUB#
Silveiro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Tumminen with him. Tumminen is trying to defend but Silveiro has an arm under the chin now! Tumminen grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Silveiro!
Kevin Silveiro is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Kevin Silveiro 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:
2: Corruption
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Silveiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abbot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silveiro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silveiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Abbot sprawls well. He's pushed Silveiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Silveiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silveiro is looking to take a break and control but Abbot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silveiro is trying to work for a kimura but Abbot is defending well.
Abbot is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silveiro is controlling the pace.
Silveiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Abbot! #T1#
Abbot tries to lock up and control but Silveiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abbot is looking to get to half guard.
Abbot is squirming around, avoiding Silveiro's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Silveiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Abbot frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Silveiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Abbot frees his head quite easily.
Silveiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silveiro avoids the attempt from Abbot to control.#SUB2#
Silveiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Abbot has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Abbot!
Abbot preventing the sweep. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abbot drops back looking for a leg! Silveiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silveiro manages to kick Abbot off! Abbot jumps back into Silveiro's guard.
Silveiro keeping full guard, as Abbot tries to pass. #SUB#
Abbot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Silveiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Silveiro, not yet.
Abbot trying to control but Silveiro is working from the bottom.
Abbot is really struggling to control Silveiro but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Silveiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbot preventing the sweep. #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.
Abbot trying to control but Silveiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silveiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abbot pushes down on Silveiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silveiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abbot trying to control from half guard but Silveiro is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Silveiro dominated that round.
That's time! Abbot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Silveiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silveiro shoots in for a takedown but Abbot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silveiro shoots in and drives through. Abbot sprawls well.
Abbot scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Silveiro has been cut.#TD2#
Silveiro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silveiro trying to advance position but Abbot counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Silveiro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abbot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silveiro, into his guard. #REVR#
Abbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Silveiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kevin Silveiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silveiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbot is one step ahead there. #T1#
Abbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Silveiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbot stays in close to Silveiro's body and controls the position.
Silveiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abbot is pushing down on Silveiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silveiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Abbot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silveiro gets full guard.
Silveiro controls Abbot momentarily but Abbot frees himself. #SUB2#
Silveiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abbot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Silveiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbot looking to sit in guard and control but Silveiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Silveiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Abbot is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Silveiro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abbot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silveiro, into his guard. #REVR#
Abbot won't allow Silveiro to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silveiro is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Silveiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Silveiro wants to pass the guard but Abbot is keeping the position.
Silveiro wants to control from the top but Abbot keeps moving.
Abbot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silveiro is pushing down on Abbot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbot is fighting to maintain full guard but Silveiro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Abbot is defending against the submission attempts here by Silveiro.
#SUB2#
Silveiro 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.
#SUB2#
Silveiro is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silveiro is pressing down on Abbot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abbot is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abbot wants to get back to full guard.
Silveiro trying to mount his opponent but Abbot defends it.
Silveiro trying to control from half guard but Abbot is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Silveiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Silveiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Silveiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abbot counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Silveiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abbot's guard.#SUB#
Abbot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silveiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silveiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abbot's guard.
Silveiro works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Silveiro working for a submission but Abbot is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot is looking to improve his position but Silveiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Silveiro trying to control but Abbot is having none of it. #SUB2#
Silveiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Abbot is having none of it. #T1#
Abbot is looking to get to half guard.
Silveiro moves to the back position.
Abbot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Silveiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Abbot is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Abbot and Silveiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Abbot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dimebag Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Silveiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silveiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abbot manages to get back to half guard.
Silveiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Abbot looking for submissions off his back.
Silveiro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Abbot is squirming around, avoiding Silveiro's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Silveiro avoids the attempt from Abbot to control.
Silveiro controlling from mount.
Silveiro trying to control but Abbot is having none of it. #SUB2#
Silveiro goes for an armbar but Abbot turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Abbot. #SUB2#
Silveiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Abbot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silveiro wants to control but Abbot passes easily into half guard.
Silveiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silveiro.#SUB2#
Silveiro is looking for a triangle but Abbot pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abbot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kevin Silveiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silveiro regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Silveiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silveiro 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Silveiro!
Kevin Silveiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
1: Freedom (SUF TOURNAMENT R1)
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Liviazoa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silveiro.
Liviazoa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Silveiro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Liviazoa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silveiro is in Liviazoa's guard.
Silveiro pushing down on Liviazoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Liviazoa is in trouble now - Silveiro has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Silveiro working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Liviazoa turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Silveiro off and cradles Liviazoa's limp body as Silveiro celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kevin Silveiro!
A very excited looking Kevin Silveiro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Zoro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silveiro's head.#TD2#
Zoro gets a double leg takedown into Silveiro's guard.#SUB#
Silveiro pushes a forearm under Zoro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zoro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Silveiro!
Kevin Silveiro tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Gunn gets a clinch. #TD#
Silveiro manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Silveiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gunn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Silveiro has tightened it up now! Gunn 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 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Silveiro!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Silveiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Tommy Gunn spoke after the fight, saying 'Cant win them all, I'll be back'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Silveiro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gunn quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Silveiro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gunn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silveiro has cracked it and Gunn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silveiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Silveiro!
Kevin Silveiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tommy Gunn spoke after the fight, saying 'Cant win them all, I'll be back'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Silveiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Britton did well to prevent Silveiro getting side control.
Britton pushes Silveiro off and gets back to his feet.
Britton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Silveiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Britton's guard.
Silveiro slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silveiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Britton!
Britton is desperately trying to improve his position but Silveiro has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Silveiro is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Britton is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Silveiro!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Silveiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Jihadov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silveiro.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin Silveiro has been cut.#TD2#
Jihadov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silveiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Silveiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jihadov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silveiro is tightening it up a little... Jihadov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jihadov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jihadov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silveiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Silveiro!
A very excited looking Kevin Silveiro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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