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Event:
HFA 48
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Game finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head. #TD#
Da Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Da Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Game is looking to get back to his feet here but Da Silva is keeping cool and he's managed to take Game's back.#SUB#
Da Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Game has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Game defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Da Silva's arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Da Silva is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Game taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Da Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuju Da Silva!
A pretty intense looking Kuju Da Silva took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Brain Game stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna run that shit back. Some BS Voodoo shit happened here.'. |
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Event:
HFA 44
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Hodge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hodge continues to drive forward.#TD#
Da Silva pulls guard successfully.
Da Silva looking to control but Hodge passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away.
Da Silva's coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hodge is looking to advance position but Da Silva won't allow it.
Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hodge.
Hodge passes the guard and advances to mount!
Da Silva regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Hodge is controlling well.
#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hodge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hodge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Da Silva is looking to control Hodge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Hodge wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodge pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hodge passes to full mount!
Da Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Hodge has a good base and remains in mount.
Da Silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hodge.
Hodge throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Hodge postures up.#SUB2#
Hodge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Da Silva can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hodge looking for a guillotine from mount but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva can't escape the position.
#T3#
Da Silva tries to lock up and control but Hodge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hodge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hodge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Hodge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva trying to control but Hodge postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.
Hodge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hodge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hodge trying to control the position.
#T4#
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hodge is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva won't allow Hodge to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hodge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Hodge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hodge manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Hodge's guard. #SUB#
Da Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hodge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva has Hodge in his guard.#REVB#
Hodge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hodge is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Hodge defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Hodge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hodge looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hodge.#TD#
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hodge on his heels. He'll look to pass Hodge's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hodge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Hodge's legs - danger averted.
Hodge working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Da Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hodge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Silva, into his guard. #REVB#
Hodge looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hodge looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Hodge defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hodge drops back looking for a leg! Da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Silva manages to kick Hodge off! Hodge jumps back into Da Silva's guard.
Hodge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hodge slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Hodge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hodge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Hodge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Silva is surviving well by controlling Hodge's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB2#
Hodge wants to finish this one by submission but Da Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hodge.
Da Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Hodge postures up.#SUB2#
Hodge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Da Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Da Silva shrugs it off.
Da Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Hodge postures up.
Da Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hodge prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Hodge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Da Silva wants to hold on but Hodge pushes him away.#T3##SUB2#
Hodge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Da Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Da Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hodge is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.
#SUB#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hodge is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Hodge moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Da Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hodge 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. #SUB2#
Hodge is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Da Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Hodge has switched to an armbar! Da Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Silas Hodge! |
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Event:
HFA 39
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
St Pierre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
St Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
St Pierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
St Pierre thuds a left hand into Da Silva's body.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but St Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Pierre throws out the jab.
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
St Pierre misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Da Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for St Pierre!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Da Silva tries to move to mount but St Pierre blocks the move with his legs.
St Pierre is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
St Pierre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Da Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but St Pierre is defending well. #SUB#
Da Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St Pierre, who protects the arm well.
St Pierre is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Da Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but St Pierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but St Pierre is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, St Pierre has escaped the position, nice work there.
St Pierre wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Da Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St Pierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Pierre is trying to buck Da Silva off.#SUB#
Da Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St Pierre, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
St Pierre tries to escape but Da Silva is in control. #SUB#
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St Pierre is pushing Da Silva's head away, looking to escape. Da Silva manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St Pierre is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Da Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, St Pierre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Da Silva's guard! Nice work there by St Pierre! #SUB#
Da Silva has an active guard here but St Pierre has managed to pass into half guard.
Da Silva tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
St Pierre is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre wants to stand up but Da Silva is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
St Pierre decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
St Pierre lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quinton St Pierre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Da Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. St Pierre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
St Pierre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St Pierre is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Da Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, St Pierre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Da Silva but great work by St Pierre.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SU2#
St Pierre decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierre, which made it look bad. #T1#
Da Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Pierre.
St Pierre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Silva. Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
St Pierre misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierre, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from St Pierre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuju Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but St Pierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for St Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quinton St Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
St Pierre lands a jab to Da Silva's midsection.
St Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva attempts a counter takedown but St Pierre avoids it well and moves away.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
St Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
St Pierre throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva fails with the takedown
and St Pierre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St Pierre throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Pierre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Da Silva defending well as St Pierre loads up on a big left hand.
St Pierre scores with a nice right hand.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
St Pierre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
St Pierre lands a jab to the head.
St Pierre connects with a nice looking jab.
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
#TD#
Da Silva drives through with a takedown into St Pierre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre is looking to stand up but Da Silva isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
St Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
St Pierre manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva is controlling him.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but St Pierre won't allow it.
Da Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierre's efforts to push away.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Pierre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Da Silva is trying to drag St Pierre to the mat but St Pierre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Da Silva pulls guard. #SU2#
St Pierre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
St Pierre misses with the combination.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
St Pierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Pierre pinned against the cage. St Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
St Pierre throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
St Pierre digs a good body shot into Da Silva's ribs.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Pierre to the ground. St Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Pierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quinton St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuju Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Da Silva tries for a takedown but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St Pierre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
St Pierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and St Pierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St Pierre digs a good body shot into Da Silva's ribs.
St Pierre jabs Da Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
St Pierre stuns Da Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
St Pierre throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Pierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
St Pierre stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by St Pierre.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - St Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierre throws a right hand that Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva also avoids with ease.#TD#
Da Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre is trying to stand back up but Da Silva is controlling him
#SUB#
Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but St Pierre defends the submission attempt.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St Pierre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva. #ES2#
St Pierre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but St Pierre gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
St Pierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but St Pierre manages to get underhooks.
St Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but St Pierre manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Pierre.
St Pierre swinging wildly here.
Da Silva shoots in and drives through. St Pierre sprawls well.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
St Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
St Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
St Pierre misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton St Pierre really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Da Silva dives in and grabs St Pierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierre pushes down on Da Silva's head and hops out.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but St Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Da Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging St Pierre to the ground. Da Silva is now in St Pierre's guard.#ES2#
St Pierre has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Da Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
St Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuju Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from St Pierre misses.
Da Silva slips a straight right by St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
St Pierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Silva off the cage and back into range.
Nice cross by St Pierre.#T1#
St Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St Pierre takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva shoots in and drives through. St Pierre sprawls well.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and St Pierre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Da Silva thinking.
St Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - St Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
St Pierre misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from St Pierre.
Da Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre connects with the punch.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva tries to counter with a takedown but St Pierre is quick to defend against it.#TD#
St Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Da Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! St Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St Pierre manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into St Pierre's guard.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
St Pierre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Silva is controlling him. #T3##SUB#
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! St Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St Pierre manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into St Pierre's guard.
Da Silva won't allow St Pierre to get back to his feet.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Da Silva stands and throws St Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
St Pierre wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but St Pierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES2#
St Pierre bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - St Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton St Pierre dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
St Pierre feints a jab promting Da Silva to slip. St Pierre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Da Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
St Pierre misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
St Pierre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
St Pierre cracks Da Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from St Pierre enables Da Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. St Pierre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
St Pierre has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Da Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. St Pierre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
St Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierre tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuju Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and St Pierre counters with a straight right hand.#T1##TD#
Da Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Da Silva is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed St Pierre to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
St Pierre manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - St Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
St Pierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
St Pierre throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. St Pierre won't be happy with that.
St Pierre throws Da Silva to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Pierre defends it nicely.
Da Silva fails with the takedown.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. St Pierre tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. St Pierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like St Pierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
St Pierre leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but St Pierre defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push St Pierre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
St Pierre is trying to break free.#BC2#
St Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching St Pierre on his heels. He'll look to pass St Pierre's guard now, I'm sure.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
St Pierre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Da Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Quinton St Pierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Da Silva working for submissions but it's allowed St Pierre to get to half guard.
St Pierre wants to stand up but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 44:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton St Pierre!
Quinton St Pierre is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Quinton St Pierre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFA XMAS '24
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oneill's half guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Oneill defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Oneill is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.
#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva prevents Oneill from improving his position.
Oneill won't allow Da Silva to pass to mount. #T1#
Da Silva is stalling here. Oneill is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Da Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Oneill has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Oneill tries to stand but Da Silva is controlling his head.
Da Silva is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Oneill decides to stand back up.
Da Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been told by Oneill's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Oneill's guard.
Oneill wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Da Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oneill dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Oneill wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oneill's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Oneill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oneill manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Oneill's guard.
Oneill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oneill tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Da Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oneill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oneill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oneill! #REVR#
Da Silva is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oneill pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Oneill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva gets full guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oneill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Oneill is posturing up here but Da Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Oneill tries to roll out but it's too tight and Oneill has to tap! Slick submission there by Da Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuju Da Silva!
Kuju Da Silva is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kuju Da Silva decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Compton lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Compton lands with a hook. Da Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from Compton misses.
Compton misses the shot to the body.
Compton misses with a double jab.
Da Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva shoots in and drives through. Compton sprawls well.
A punch combination from Compton misses. #TD#
Da Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Compton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Compton enables Da Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Compton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Compton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Da Silva presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Compton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Compton tries to break the clinch but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Compton has had enough of the clinch but Da Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Compton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Compton is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Da Silva pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB#
Da Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Compton is defending well. Da Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Compton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Da Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuju Da Silva!
In defeat, Stephen Compton stepped up to the mic, saying 'what you expect when this sh*thole of a org has changed owners more times then ive changed a jonny!'. |
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Event:
HFA 21
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steppingstone Bonkers Iv sprawls well initially but Da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Da Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steppingstone Bonkers Iv doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva. #T1##SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv is trying to stand.
Da Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Da Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Da Silva looking to isolate an arm here. Steppingstone Bonkers Iv doesn't see it coming and as Da Silva extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Da Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuju Da Silva! |
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Event:
HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Da Silva.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McWanker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McWanker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McWanker can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Da Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on McWanker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWanker manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
McWanker is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.
#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McWanker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
McWanker looking for submissions off his back.
McWanker moves into full guard.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Da Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McWanker dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Da Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McWanker escapes and throws Da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
McWanker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Da Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McWanker on the ground.#T2#
Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
McWanker trying to control the position but Da Silva is working away. #SUB2#
McWanker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Da Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Da Silva wants to improve his position, back to half guard but McWanker has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Da Silva'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! Da Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for McWanker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jerk McWanker!
Jerk McWanker is the new light heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Jerk McWanker took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I just touched this boy, pause. Im coming for that ass.'. |
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Event:
HFA 205 FINAL
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Meyer.
Da Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Meyer. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Meyer throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
Von Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.#TD#
Da Silva scores with a takedown into Von Meyer's guard.#SUB#
Da Silva drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Da Silva as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Von Meyer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Da Silva! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kuju Da Silva!
Kuju Da Silva is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
HFA 205 R2
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nha sprawls well initially but Da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Nha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Da Silva uses his free foot to push down on Nha's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nha.
Nha has given up his back here. Will Da Silva look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Da Silva is working for a rear naked choke. Nha is not defending it well and Da Silva has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Nha refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Nha's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuju Da Silva! |
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Event:
HFA 205 R1
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Thunderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunderson throws out the jab.
Thunderson throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuju Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Thunderson loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thunderson sprawls and moves away.
Thunderson lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Kuju Da Silva has been cut.
Thunderson throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Da Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thunderson to the ground. Da Silva is now in Thunderson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thunderson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Thunderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thunderson manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Thunderson's guard. #SUB#
Da Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Da Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Thunderson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Da Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kuju Da Silva! |
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