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Event:
FARTMMA 105
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Rickson Silva has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva shoots and misses #KD2#
and Mumu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva ! Mumu lets Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mumu sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Mumu cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silva looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mumu finish him?
#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
A jab from Mumu misses.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Mumu misses its intended target.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mumu sprawls and moves away.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Mumu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mumu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Mumu shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mumu counters with a left to the body.
Mumu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Mumu rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
A short uppercut from Mumu.
Mumu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mumu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #T2#
Mumu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Mumu lands an uppercut.
Mumu pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu lands a shoulder strike.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mumu pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva jumps guard but Mumu stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mumu pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mumu lands with a right to the head.
Mumu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mumu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mumu lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Mumu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva .
Silva jumps guard but Mumu stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mumu - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Mumu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Mumu pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mumu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mumu.
Silva blocks a body shot from Mumu.
A right handed body shot lands from Mumu.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Mumu.
A short uppercut from Mumu. #KD2#
Mumu drops Silva onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Silva is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu scores with a hook to the body.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mumu.
Mumu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Silva with a big uppercut! Silva tries to clinch up but Mumu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Silva to the mat! Silva covers up and Mumu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alborz Mumu!
After winning the bout, Alborz Mumu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Rickson Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'This was God's will.'. |
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Event:
F101: LH (205) Tourney Rd 1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a combination. Blackblood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Blackblood has been cut.
Blackblood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva shoots and misses
letting Blackblood counter with a right hand.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Blackblood to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackblood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Blackblood.
Silva slips under a jab from Blackblood.
Blackblood throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva moves out of range as Blackblood strikes.
Blackblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.#T1#
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Blackblood.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackblood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blackblood bucks up and tries to throw Silva off but instead Silva has got his back!
Blackblood is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Silva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blackblood defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
Blackblood wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Silva is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blackblood is defending well though. Silva let's go of the attempt for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackblood is trying to get back to his feet but Silva has full control of the position and if anything, Blackblood has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Blackblood defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Blackblood has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Silva .#SUB#
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Blackblood is trying to get back to his feet but Silva has full control of the position and if anything, Blackblood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Blackblood wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blackblood is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Silva looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Blackblood trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now.
Blackblood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silva keeps control of the position as Blackblood tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Blackblood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackblood throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackblood can do to turn this around?
Blackblood connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blackblood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Blackblood throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Blackblood.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Blackblood ducks down to avoid it.
Blackblood throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Blackblood connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Rickson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blackblood counters with a straight right hand.
Blackblood misses with a hook
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Blackblood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackblood.
Blackblood slips a jab and a cross from Silva .
Blackblood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackblood's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackblood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Blackblood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blackblood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking. #T2#
Blackblood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackblood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackblood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva .
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blackblood thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Blackblood does no damage.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Blackblood gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Blackblood manages to retain guard.
Silva stops Blackblood from standing up.
Blackblood is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva is pushing down on Blackblood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackblood is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva passes to side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Blackblood is working away. #SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Blackblood wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Silva has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Blackblood's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Blackblood is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Silva !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rickson Silva !
Post fight, an emotional Rickson Silva said 'This was God's will.'.
The defeated Xavier Blackblood had this to say: 'Ta blouse beat'. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 2283 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 18119 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rickson Silva ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dassler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler 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.
Dassler 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. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Dassler 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dassler passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Dassler
Dassler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dassler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dassler is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Dassler is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Silva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dassler gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dassler lets go of the hold and Silva can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adi Dassler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Greenland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greenland throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greenland misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a body kick.
Greenland throws a hook to the side of Silva 's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greenland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greenland misses with a right hand #TD#
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Greenland's guard.
Greenland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Greenland defends it. #T1#
Silva stops Greenland from getting back to his feet.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Greenland controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greenland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greenland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greenland managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva .
#T2#
Greenland is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silva controlling the position.
Greenland is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greenland has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Greenland.#SU2#
Greenland stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Greenland misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva .
Silva blocks a jab.#T3#
Greenland throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenland throws a hook to the side of Silva 's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Greenland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greenland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Greenland throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greenland sprawls and moves away.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Greenland.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greenland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Greenland's guard.
Greenland wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#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! #T4#
Greenland wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Silva working the ground and pound but Greenland is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greenland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva controlling the position.
Greenland wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greenland. Greenland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Rickson Silva has been cut.
Greenland throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greenland can do to turn this around?
Silva tries for a takedown but Greenland circles away easily#KD2#
and Greenland counters with a nice right hand that sends Silva toppling to the canvas! Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Greenland finish him?!
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Greenland had a free shot at his head there.
Paul Greenland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenland misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greenland throws a big shot that misses.
Greenland walks into a stiff left hand from Silva .
A punch combination from Greenland misses.
Greenland misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Silva dives in and grabs Greenland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greenland pushes down on Silva 's head and hops out.
Greenland works over Silva 's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Greenland.
Greenland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greenland misses with a looping left.
Greenland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Greenland misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greenland misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Greenland misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Greenland throws a body shot but no joy.
Paul Greenland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greenland in his tracks.
Greenland fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2##TD#
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Greenland to the ground. Silva is now in Greenland's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Greenland keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Greenland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Greenland in his guard.#REVB#
Silva working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Greenland gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting. #T3#
Greenland misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Greenland's guard.#ES2#
Greenland kicks Silva off and gets to his feet.
Greenland throws a right hand that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Greenland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 moves away from the strike by Greenland.
Greenland throws a hook to the side of Silva 's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Greenland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva takes a swing at Greenland's ribcage but misses.
Greenland digs a good hook to Silva 's body.
#T4#
Greenland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greenland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva .
Greenland throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Greenland.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenland misses with a hook
#TD#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Greenland fights it but they end up in guard.
Greenland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Greenland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rickson Silva 's cut.
That's time! Silva 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Greenland counters with a nice uppercut.
Greenland throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenland misses with an uppercut.
Greenland throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greenland.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenland.
Greenland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greenland lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenland throws out the jab.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Greenland avoids it well and moves away.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Greenland.
Greenland misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Greenland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenland works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Greenland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greenland unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Greenland falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greenland wants to get back to his feet.
Silva trying to control the action but Greenland is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greenland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greenland keeps working.
Greenland scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Silva manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Silva looking for the choke but no joy.
Greenland trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Greenland is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silva gets his way!
#SUB#
Silva 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, Greenland has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Greenland is trying to get back to his feet but Silva has full control of the position and if anything, Greenland has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Silva is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Greenland knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Greenland for a finish. #T4#
Greenland 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. Greenland is in real trouble here. Silva gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Greenland is tapping out! Silva wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Silva !
After the fight, Rickson Silva 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:
CACC 72
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 21645 p4p, 435 weight class) and Harry Hirsch (ranked 2578 p4p, 256 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Rickson Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rickson Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Silva ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hirsch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch has managed to clinch.
Silva ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hirsch defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position but Hirsch postures up.
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.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hirsch defends it easily.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hirsch is aware though and is defending well.
Silva has his foot on Hirsch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirsch works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hirsch has passed into half guard!
Hirsch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is pressing down on Silva 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva trying to control but Hirsch postures up.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
Hirsch wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirsch wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control but Hirsch manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (3) Hirsch
Silva tries to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Hirsch's attempts to control the action.
Silva stops Hirsch from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Silva tries to improve his position but Hirsch has taken his back! Hirsch has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Silva tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hirsch pushes Silva away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Hirsch!
Harry Hirsch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 66
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 4869 p4p, 379 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 21467 p4p, 469 weight class). Nielsen comes into the arena with Wardruna - Fehu blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nielsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nielsen jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nielsen defends it well.
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nielsen working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Nielsen managing to control the position.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Silva
Nielsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Nielsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Nielsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva 's guard.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Nielsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Nielsen prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to get back to full guard but Nielsen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (0) Silva
Nielsen tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nielsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Silva still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Silva has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (5) vs (4) Silva
Silva advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (5) vs (6) Silva
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Silva fails to take his opponent's back.
Nielsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Silva wants to control but instead Nielsen manages to regain half guard.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen 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.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.
Silva wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 6 to 5.
A less than humble Rickson Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 57
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 4006 p4p, 360 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 21595 p4p, 502 weight class). Brandis comes into the arena with Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Brandis.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Brandis to the mat.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Brandis off! Brandis jumps back into Silva 's guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandis trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Brandis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva pulls Brandis in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Brandis stands and throws Silva 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (3) vs (0) Silva
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Brandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brandis but great work by Silva . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brandis (3) vs (4) Silva
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva laying and praying for a moment but Brandis takes advantage and regains half guard.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is thwarting Brandis's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brandis is controlling Silva 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is keen to just control but Brandis is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brandis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva postures up.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Brandis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (5) vs (4) Silva
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Brandis is proving a slippery customer.
Silva pulls Brandis in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silva has his feet on Brandis's thighs here. He's pushed Brandis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brandis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva !
After the fight, Rickson Silva 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.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
CACC 49
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1716 p4p, 182 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 22183 p4p, 524 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sparxx might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thug Life - Lugz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparxx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx looking for a takedown.
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva wants to control position but Sparxx is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Silva here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyrone Sparxx waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 48
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 2707 p4p, 262 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 22271 p4p, 520 weight class). Black comes to the ring accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Dick Black had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Black has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Black (4) vs (0) Silva
Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Black gets his way!
Black has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Black has got one arm under Silva 's chin. This could be trouble... Silva trying to control the other hand but Black gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Silva has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Black! |
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tembo Laibon (ranked 22221 p4p, 497 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 22354 p4p, 458 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Tembo Laibon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Laibon tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laibon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Laibon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tembo Laibon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails to pull guard.
We've been hearing reports that Laibon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Laibon turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Laibon can't get the takedown.
Laibon tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Laibon tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Laibon tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laibon (2) vs (0) Silva
Laibon is posturing up here but Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Laibon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Laibon has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva !
Rickson Silva 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.
The defeated Tembo Laibon had this to say: 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snow checks it well.
Snow misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Snow has been cut.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snow scrambles back to his feet.
Silva tries to clinch there but Snow circles away.
Silva avoids the head kick by Snow.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Silva defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Snow back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snow is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snow down to the mat. Snow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Silva looks to land a combination but Snow avoids it well.
Jan Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snow throws a hook to the side of Silva 's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Snow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snow throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snow scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Rickson Silva has been cut.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jan Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva .
Snow throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva tries to clinch there but Snow circles away.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snow pinned against the cage. Snow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva .
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Snow misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Silva is looking to clinch but Snow is avoiding it.
Snow lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Snow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva tries to clinch there but Snow circles away.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Snow.
Snow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snow.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snow throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Silva crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jan Snow!
Jan Snow 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:
CEC 656
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie Jr is trying to hold Silva in close to prevent damage but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.#SU2#
Silva stands up out of the half guard. #T1#
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Silva feints and as Gracie Jr raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Gracie Jr is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva .
Gracie Jr misses with a body shot.
Gracie Jr is looking to clinch.
Gracie Jr moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie Jr to the ground. Silva is now in Gracie Jr's guard.
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!
Gracie Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Gracie Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gracie Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Silva yanks on the arm and Gracie Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Silva .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Silva !
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