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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily#CL2#
and Walker moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Walker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Da Silva to the ground. Walker is now in Da Silva's guard.
Walker distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Walker wants to get up but he can't break Da Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
Walker wants to stand but Da Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva is trying to hold Walker in close to prevent damage but Walker has managed to pass into half guard.
Walker is nestled in close to Da Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walker looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming. #T3##TD2#
Walker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Walker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Walker manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Da Silva punching from the bottom.
Walker is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Walker has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
Walker tries to stand but Da Silva is controlling his head.
Walker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Walker is putting a hurting on Da Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Da Silva wants to control but Walker postures up.
Walker landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker lands some shots froms side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Walker throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva throws a big counter combination but Walker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Da Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Walker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Da Silva is trying to defend but Walker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker slips a nice elbow through Da Silva's hands, connecting with Da Silva's forehead.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
Walker has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Walker shoots in.
Da Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
Da Silva jumps guard but Walker stands there with Da Silva around his waist. Da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Walker pulls guard effortlessly.
Da Silva stops Walker from standing up.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker is pulling down on Da Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Silva, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Silva throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown. Da Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Da Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Walker is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker passes Da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Da Silva defends the submission attempt.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Walker lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#It looks like Rafael Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Da Silva has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up. #T3#
Da Silva is trying to keep Walker in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Walker has managed to clinch.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Walker has Da Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Walker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Da Silva tumbling to the mat - Walker dives into Da Silva's guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker controlling from the top position.
Walker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rafael Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earl Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Earl Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Walker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Peterson shoots in and bounces Da Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Da 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.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peterson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peterson has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there. #T1#
Peterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peterson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Peterson controlling the position from side mount.
Da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peterson trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Peterson stalls from top position.
Da Silva is trying to control Peterson's posture but Peterson avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Peterson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Da Silva tries to sprawl but Peterson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Peterson prevents Da Silva from improving his position.#SUB2#
Peterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peterson is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well, if Peterson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Peterson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson wants to take a breather but Da Silva is having none of it. #SUB2#
Peterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Da Silva defends it well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Peterson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scully Peterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Peterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peterson defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Peterson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Peterson gets control of Da Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Peterson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson trying to control the position.
Da Silva is pushing down on Peterson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peterson is fighting to maintain full guard but Da Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Peterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Silva's back!#T1#
Da Silva tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Peterson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Da Silva is defending well though. Peterson let's go of the attempt for now.
Peterson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Peterson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Peterson working for a choke but Da Silva is defending well. #SUB2#
Peterson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Will Peterson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Peterson has good solid back control here.
Da Silva trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Peterson tightening his grip on Da Silva, looking for the choke. #T3#
Da Silva trying to control the hands but Peterson breaks the grip.
Peterson punishes Da Silva with strikes from the back mount.
Peterson has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Peterson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Da Silva is defending well though. Peterson let's go of the attempt for now.
Peterson keeps control of the position easily here as Da Silva tries to buck him off.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Peterson tightening his grip on Da Silva, looking for the choke.
Peterson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Da Silva's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson punches Da Silva on the ear.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scully Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Peterson avoids it well. #TD2#
Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Peterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peterson postures up.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Peterson stands and steps away. Da Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Peterson.
#T1#
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson. #CL#
Da Silva has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Peterson jumps guard but Da Silva stands there with Peterson around his waist. Peterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peterson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Silva prevents it.
Rafael Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scully Peterson.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peterson tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
#T2#
Peterson has Da Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Peterson manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Peterson jumps guard and drags Da Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peterson is pulling down on Da Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Silva, at least for the moment.
Peterson striking off his back but it's not causing Da Silva any problems.
Peterson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Peterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Peterson working a defensive guard here.
Scully Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Peterson with that takedown attempt.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Peterson moves into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Da Silva to keep the fight standing.
Da Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Peterson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Da Silva regains guard immediately.
Peterson wants to stand but Da Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Da Silva looking to control.
Peterson is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scully Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scully Peterson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarbols.
Tarbols slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Tarbols, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Tarbols against the cage but Tarbols circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tarbols misses with a head kick.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarbols.
Tarbols fails to land the takedown.
Rafael Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gus Tarbols.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarbols fails with the takedown.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tarbols as he jumps to the side. #T1##CL2#
Tarbols has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva in a clinch.
Tarbols stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Tarbols - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tarbols is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Da Silva to keep the fight standing.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Tarbols turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Tarbols closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Tarbols decides to pull guard. #SU#
Da Silva gets to his feet - Tarbols follows without any prompting.
Da Silva shoots in and drives through. Tarbols sprawls well.
Tarbols feints the counter takedown.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tarbols is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Tarbols circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tarbols as Da Silva shoots in.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarbols defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Tarbols into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Da Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tarbols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Tarbols drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Tarbols pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva postures up.
Tarbols is controlling Da Silva's posture.
Tarbols keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarbols is controlling Da Silva's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Da Silva rushes Tarbols and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tarbols smiles and moves away.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Tarbols gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Tarbols dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Tarbols moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Tarbols is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Da Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tarbols is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Tarbols is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tarbols trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tarbols stops Da Silva from standing up.
Tarbols advances position into side control!
Da Silva throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Tarbols has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarbols postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tarbols staying calm.
Da Silva is not content to let Tarbols control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tarbols tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarbols has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarbols remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tarbols looks for a takedown but Da Silva sprawls well.#CL2#
Tarbols gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Tarbols misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Tarbols gets control of Da Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tarbols will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarbols is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tarbols looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva content to stall in guard here.
Tarbols looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Da Silva is fighting to break Tarbols's control of his arms but Tarbols is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Tarbols looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarbols tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Tarbols, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rafael Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gus Tarbols.
Tarbols is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarbols looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Tarbols shows good takedown defense.
Tarbols unleashes a big counter combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Tarbols showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Tarbols manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tarbols appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Tarbols gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage. #BC2#
Tarbols breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Tarbols.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarbols.
Rafael Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Tarbols moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tarbols.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarbols swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Tarbols clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Da Silva jumps guard but Tarbols turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarbols jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Tarbols gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Tarbols saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tarbols fails to land the takedown.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarbols defends it nicely.
Tarbols drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Silva defends it well.
Da Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tarbols lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Rafael Da Silva has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Tarbols.#T2#
Da Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tarbols.
Da Silva quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Da Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Tarbols, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Tarbols, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Tarbols against the cage but Tarbols circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tarbols's waist but Tarbols gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Silva off to one side.
Tarbols throws a half hearted mid kick.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Tarbols.
Tarbols tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##CL2#
Tarbols gets a clinch.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Tarbols breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Tarbols forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Tarbols tries to pull guard but Da Silva won't allow it.
Tarbols jumps guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Silva is trying to push Tarbols away but Tarbols has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Tarbols drags the fight down to the ground.
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SU#
Da Silva gets to his feet - Tarbols follows without any prompting.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarbols thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tarbols. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Tarbols wants to counter the offense by Da Silva and move into the clinch position.
Tarbols blocks the body kick.
Tarbols looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarbols misses with a head kick.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Tarbols counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Tarbols shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Tarbols comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarbols has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Tarbols! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Baker misses with a kick to the body.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Baker forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Baker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Silva is defending well for now.#T1##BC#
Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.#BC#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baker throws a fast counter high kick but Da Silva manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Baker instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
#T2#
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Da Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Silva's waist but Da Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
Baker shoots and misses
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Baker looks to land a combination. Da Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Rafael Da Silva has been cut.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Da Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.#T4##CL2#
Baker darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Da Silva after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Baker gets control of Da Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Baker controlling the position.
Da Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baker holds on and takes a little breather.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Da Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Rafael Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Baker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Da Silva.
Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baker is looking to clinch but Da Silva is avoiding it.
Roy Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Silva sprawls well. Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side. #T1##CL#
Da Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Da Silva is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Da Silva lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Da Silva swinging wildly here.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Baker gets a clinch.
Baker effectively controlling the action here.
Da Silva jumps guard but Baker stands there with Da Silva around his waist. Da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Baker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Baker is pushing Da Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Baker.#CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Baker wants a takedown.
Baker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Da Silva's takedown attempt.
Baker has Da Silva pushed against the cage.
Da Silva looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Da Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Da Silva looks for a takedown but Baker sprawls well.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Silva looks to clinch
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Da Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva sets himself, and Baker steps forward looking for the clinch! Da Silva avoids it this time.
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Da Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker trying to land knees to the body.
Da Silva can't get the takedown.
Roy Baker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baker. #TD2#
Baker pulls guard successfully.
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!#SUB2#
Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU2#
Baker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Silva sprawls well. Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Da Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baker trying to control the position but instead, Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baker into the cage.#BC#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Da Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Baker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Shortman misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Shortman. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Shortman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Shortman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shortman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Shortman tries to keep at a distance but Da Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shortman tries to pull guard but Da Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Shortman drops back down to his feet.
Shortman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Silva prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shortman stalling.
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Da Silva stalling the fight.
#BC#
Shortman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Shortman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Shortman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shortman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Shortman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!#SUB#
Shortman is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Da Silva is trying to escape and Shortman transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Da Silva is forced to tap! Nice work there by Shortman! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Shortman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Da Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Baker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Da Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Roy Baker has been cut.#CL2#
Baker gets tackled into the cage by Da Silva. Da Silva maintains the clinch. #BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
#CL#
Baker gets a clinch. #BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker is looking for a counter combo.
Roy Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Da Silva looks for a takedown but Baker sprawls well.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Baker has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baker misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Baker tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Baker.
Baker wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da Silva looks winded!
Baker shoots and misses
and Da Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Baker. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Da Silva is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Da Silva pulls guard.
Baker throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Baker stands up and waves to Da Silva to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Baker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva fails to land the takedown.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Silva circles away.
Da Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Baker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.#T1#
Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Baker clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Baker tries to break the clinch but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baker.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Baker pulls guard.
Da Silva wanted to stand there but Baker had control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Baker has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Da Silva gets control of Baker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Da Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva has control of Baker's left arm, preventing Baker from doing any damage. #SU#
Baker stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL#
Baker instigates a clinch.
Da Silva jumps guard but Baker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker stuffs the takedown.
Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
Da Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Baker tries for a takedown but Da Silva circles away easily
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Baker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Roy Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.#CL#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker.
Da Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Baker keeps control of Da Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Da Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Baker lands a shoulder strike.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker wants a takedown.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Da Silva.
Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Baker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Da Silva shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Da Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Baker dives in and grabs Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.#CL#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva in a clinch.
#BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Baker darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Da Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.#SUB2#
Da Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baker! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Baker! |
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