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Event:
EFA 65 Nixon vs Yaj
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva wants to break free but Williams has control.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.#BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Will Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Williams clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
#T2#
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Williams checks the leg kick.#TD#
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
Silva is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Williams has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Silva instigates a clinch. #BC#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Silva darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Williams tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.#TD#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Williams stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Williams stands up from Silva's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down. #T4#
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva wants to clinch.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there #TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
A big right from Silva misses.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva throws a leg kick #TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Williams gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jason Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Silva misses.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Williams dives into side control.
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 is looking for a sweep.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Williams decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Will Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Williams jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Will Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Silva misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Williams stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Jason Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Williams stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet. #TD#
Williams scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Williams passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Silva is trying to stand.
#SU#
Williams stands up from half guard.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Williams gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva is wriggling around but Williams manages to pass to half guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is breathing heavily.#REVB##SU#
Williams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Silva to stand up. #TD#
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Williams forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams 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.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there #TD#
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Williams stands up and beckons Silva to his feet. #TD#
Silva gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.#T1#
Silva wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SU#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.#KD2#
Silva knocks Williams to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Williams has been cut.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
Williams regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Silva wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Silva is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Williams is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Silva moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Silva!
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Event:
EFA 58 Kerr vs Legatius
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there #TD2#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Williams stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Williams manages to mount him!
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Williams landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Williams wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva taking shots to the head.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Williams with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silva wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Williams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silva tries to hold on but Williams postures up.#T3#
Williams trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Williams prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Williams unloading with bombs!
Williams trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Williams lands with some strikes.
Williams tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Silva wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Silva avoids the head kick by Williams.
Silva throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Silva thumps Williams with a low kick.#TD2#
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Silva is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.#CL2#
Williams darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Williams tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams wants to break free but Silva has control.
Williams jumps guard but Silva stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Will Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Williams.#BC#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there #TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Williams gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. #T4#
Silva cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Williams shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
As Williams tries to get set, Silva tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Williams has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is controlling Silva's posture.
Silva wants to stand but Williams is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jason Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Williams 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.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Williams clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Will Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Williams.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva motions for Williams to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Williams stands up from Silva's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Williams.
#CL#
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Williams!
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Event:
EFA 48 Locke vs Kingi
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Willshire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Willshire lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Willshire avoiding damage.
Willshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Willshire misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willshire darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Willshire into the cage.
Willshire misses the shot to the body.
As Willshire backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willshire lands with an overhand left.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva sets himself, and Willshire steps forward looking for the clinch! Silva avoids it this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Willshire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Willshire eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Willshire is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva drops Willshire with a big left hand! Willshire is injured, injured bad! Silva jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Silva!
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Event:
Torcida 16 - Silva Vs Wolf
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
#CL2#
McCloskey has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
McCloskey breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and McCloskey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCloskey being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
McCloskey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCloskey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva closes the distance but McCloskey moves to the side
and McCloskey counters with a stiff right hand.
McCloskey circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCloskey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCloskey at a distance.
#T1#
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva misses with a low kick.
McCloskey dodges the punch combination from Silva.
McCloskey wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
McCloskey feints the counter takedown.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcCloskey.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCloskey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva misses with a combination
and McCloskey counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva tries to clinch there but McCloskey circles away.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but McCloskey moves his leg out of the way.
McCloskey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
#T2#
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloskey moves away.
A little jabbing left from McCloskey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva throws a right and a left that McCloskey avoids nicely.
Silva throws a right hand that McCloskey ducks under and follows up with a left that McCloskey also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCloskey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva is breathing heavily.#CL2#
McCloskey moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
McCloskey breaks the clinch.
Silva misses with a double jab
and McCloskey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McCloskey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Will Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
McCloskey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
McCloskey moves out of range as Silva strikes.
McCloskey swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
McCloskey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva misses with the combination.
McCloskey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCloskey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCloskey slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
McCloskey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCloskey throws a head kick that misses.
Silva tries to bum rush McCloskey with a series of wild strikes but McCloskey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCloskey.
As McCloskey backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Silva tries to work over McCloskey's front leg with a kick but McCloskey checks it.
McCloskey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
A head kick misses from McCloskey.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCloskey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but McCloskey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like McCloskey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCloskey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCloskey throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cian McCloskey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McCloskey scores with a nice head shot.
Will Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCloskey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
McCloskey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCloskey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Silva sends McCloskey down but not out. Silva dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
McCloskey is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Cian McCloskey has been cut.#T1##SU#
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McCloskey is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva lands a big right hook! McCloskey looks hurt but is still standing! Silva lands a left jab and another right hook! This time McCloskey falls down and Silva dives in with a huge hammer fist! McCloskey's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Silva runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Will Silva!
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Event:
Torca Fight Night II
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Jakku has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva is trying to break free.
Jakku slowing the pace effectively.
Jakku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.#BC#
Jakku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva sizes up Jakku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Jakku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Jakku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jakku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jakku 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jakku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Jakku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Jakku wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well. #SUB#
Jakku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Jakku eventually gives up the hold.
Jakku wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Jakku has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU#
Jakku decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Silva wants to clinch up but Jakku keeps it at a distance.
Jakku is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silva.#T2#
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jakku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva throws a leg kick but Jakku sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Jakku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jakku 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.#SU#
Jakku stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet. #TD#
Jakku shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Jakku decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Silva and sends Jakku crashing to the mat! Silva follows him down to the mat - Jakku regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#
It looks like Minkki Jakku has been cut.
Jakku is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jakku pulls Silva in to control the position.
Jakku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Jakku controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jakku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jakku is stalling in the full guard.
Jakku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Jakku keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jakku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Jakku seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Minkki Jakku!
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Event:
Torca Fight Night I
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva thows a leg kick but Daniels checks it #TD2#
and Daniels counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Daniels staying calm.#SUB2#
Daniels is working to tighten his grip on Silva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Silva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Daniels is really squeezing tight and eventually Silva passes out! Daniels breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). AJ Daniels!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Silva is predictable there #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Silva tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Gracie!
A relieved looking Rodrigo Gracie 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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