QFC Tournament 1123 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petr Metr (ranked 4673 p4p, 3982 weight class) and Jeff The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Metr
vs
The

172 cm
20
141
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
150
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Petr Metr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff The!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metr dives in and grabs The's left leg, looking for a takedown. The pushes down on Metr's head and hops out.
The doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

The moves into the clinch.
Metr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The walks away with a smile on his face. Metr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metr misses with a head kick.
Metr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The.
The throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Metr's waist but Metr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The off to one side.
The lands a slapping body shot.
The jabs at Metr's body.
Jeff The seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Metr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metr checks a leg kick.
Metr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Metr. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The misses with a wild body shot.
Metr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The but The pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The.
Metr wants to control but The postures up.
Metr is letting The control him for a moment.

The working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metr is working to avoid the ground and pound but The connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The controls the position from side control.

The is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Metr has escaped the position, nice work there.
The staying calm.
Metr is trying to improve his position.
The is working Metr over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The controlling the position.

The decides to stand back up. The steps back and let's Metr get back to his feet.
The swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The tries to clinch but Metr is having none of it.
Metr scores with a head kick. The tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Metr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The misses with the combination.
The works Metr's body with a nice hook.
The throws a series of punches but Metr moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metr was well out of range. Poor timing from The.
Metr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The as he jumps to the side.
The misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metr.
The misses with a wild body shot.
Metr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The.
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!

The fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metr, pushing him back against the cage.
Metr looking to stall.
Metr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The's efforts to push away.

Metr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff The 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.

Metr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

The drives through and clinches with Metr against the cage.
The tries to break the clinch but Metr is controlling the position.

Metr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The misses with a leg kick
and Metr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The thinking.
A head kick misses from Metr.

The closes the distance and pushes Metr back into the cage.

Metr breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Metr tries to clinch but The is having none of it.
The tries to clinch but Metr moves out of range.
The takes a swing at Metr's ribcage but misses.
Metr closes this distance looking for a takedown but The circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metr, pushing him back against the cage.
Metr is trying to drag The to the mat but The just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Metr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metr looking to slow down the pace here.
Metr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeff The seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The cracks Metr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metr was well out of range. Poor timing from The.
The is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Metr rather than just go for the knockout.
Metr has his takedown stuffed
and The counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The connects with a combination that backs up Metr into the cage. The lands a flurry of punches that gets past Metr's guard. Metr is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! The bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff The!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ser Pent (ranked 4243 p4p, 3901 weight class) and Jonan Brez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonan Brez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pent
vs
Brez

180 cm
23
140
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
24
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ser Pent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonan Brez!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pent connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pent counters with a straight right hand.
Pent's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brez under the eye.
Pent jabs Brez right on the nose. Brez blinks but takes it well.
Pent dips to his left and cracks Brez with an uppercut!
Brez has his takedown stuffed
and Brez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brez tries for a takedown but Pent circles away easily
and Pent counters with a left to the body.
Ser Pent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonan Brez.
Pent jabs at Brez's body.
Pent thuds a left hand into Brez's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pent cracks Brez with an open hand slap.
Brez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brez shoots and misses
and Pent counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pent cracks Brez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jonan Brez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brez shoots and misses
and Pent counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Pent gets caught flat footed, as Brez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pent wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brez manages to pass to side control.
Brez looks winded!

Pent looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brez is keen to just control but Pent is a slippery customer.
Brez trying to control the pace.

Brez wants to work for an arm triangle but Pent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pent is defending against the submission attempts here by Brez.
Pent is trying to stand up here but Brez is controlling him well.

Brez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pent has managed to free his arm - good work.

Brez is looking for a kimura but Pent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brez to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brez wants to take a breather but Pent is having none of it.

Brez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brez.

Brez seems to be working for a kimura but Pent defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pent is trying to stand back up but Brez is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brez trying to control the pace.

Pent is defending against the submission attempts here by Brez.

Brez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pent sees it coming and defends easily.

Brez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pent is just riding it out for now. Brez eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ser Pent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brez has his takedown stuffed
and Pent counters with a stiff right hand.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pent enables Brez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pent manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Brez 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.
Jonan Brez has got the better of the ground game so far.

Pent pushes Brez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Brez with a poor takedown
and Pent counters with a straight right hand.
Pent lunges at Brez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brez's hand.
Pent is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Pent counter with a right hand.
Ser Pent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonan Brez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pent counters with a series of strikes. Brez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brez is breathing heavily.
Brez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Pent.
Brez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ser Pent is winning the standup battle so far.
Brez shoots and misses
letting Pent counter with a right hand.
Jonan Brez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brez fails with the takedown
and Pent counters with a nice uppercut.
Ser Pent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brez tries for a takedown but Pent circles away easily
and Pent counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pent scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pent scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pent counters with a left to the body.
Brez ducks right into an uppercut from Pent.
Pent dips to his left and cracks Brez with an uppercut!
Pent fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brez on the side of the head.
Brez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pent scores with a body shot.
Pent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brez can do to turn this around?
Pent scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pent lands a lovely overhand right.
Pent is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brez misses with a takedown
and Pent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pent lands a nice looking body shot.
Brez has his takedown stuffed
and Pent counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pent scores with a one two! Brez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pent lands an overhand right.
Brez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brez doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pent with a jab.
Brez fails with the takedown
and Pent counters with a series of strikes. Brez will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brez misses with a takedown attempt
and Pent counters with a stiff right hand.
Brez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pent counters with a straight right hand.
Brez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Brez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pent is trying to defend but Brez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pent is defending against the submission attempts here by Brez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ser Pent dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Brez doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Pent to counter with a crisp jab.
Brez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brez doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Pent counter with a right hand.
Brez misses with a takedown attempt
and Pent counters with a series of strikes. Brez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ser Pent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonan Brez.
Brez misses with a takedown
and Pent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Pent there.
Pent jabs at Brez's body.
Brez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brez shoots and misses
letting Pent counter with a right hand.
Brez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pent throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pent scores with a punch to the head.
Brez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pent jabs Brez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pent scores with a nice head shot.
Brez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pent counters with a stiff right hand.
Brez tries for a takedown but Pent circles away easily
and Pent counters with a stiff right hand.
Pent lands an overhand right.
Pent fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pent thuds his right hand into Brez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pent scores with the left hand. Brez knows he should have avoided that one.
Brez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brez shoots in looking for a takedown but Pent manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pent throws a series of strikes that have Brez backpedaling.
Pent dips to his left and cracks Brez with an uppercut!
Pent works Brez's body with a nice hook.
Pent lands with an uppercut that bounces Brez off the cage and back into range.
Brez tries for a takedown but Pent circles away easily
and Pent counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pent scores with a body shot.
Brez closes the distance and clinches up with Pent, looking for a takedown. Brez pushes Pent against the cage but Pent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brez fails with the takedown
and Pent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brez misses with a takedown attempt
and Pent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brez misses with a takedown
and Pent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pent pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brez back to the cage. Pent follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pent gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Pent manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pent stops a takedown attempt from Brez.
Pent is trying to break the clinch but Brez has him pressed against the cage.
Ser Pent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jonan Brez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brez trying to land knees to the body.
Pent avoiding damage as Brez throws knees to the body.
Pent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brez is trying to pull guard but Pent has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ser Pent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pent, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Ser Pent!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Ser Pent!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Ser Pent!

Ser Pent wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Valentine (ranked 4804 p4p, 3952 weight class) and Aleksandr Abakumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perrin Valentine had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Valentine
vs
Abakumov

162 cm
18
133
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Perrin Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Abakumov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abakumov tries to avoid it but Valentine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abakumov to the ground. Abakumov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Valentine gets caught flat footed, as Abakumov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Abakumov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Abakumov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abakumov working some strikes from top position.

Valentine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abakumov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Abakumov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valentine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abakumov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Abakumov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abakumov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Abakumov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Valentine some visible discomfort.
Abakumov in side control lands a decent elbow.

Abakumov is trying to get an arm triangle but Valentine is defending well.
Valentine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abakumov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valentine!
Valentine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Abakumov content just to control the position here.
Valentine tries to hold on but Abakumov pushes him away.
Abakumov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abakumov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abakumov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Abakumov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov with the ground and pound from mount.
Valentine is breathing heavily.

Abakumov looking for a guillotine from mount but Valentine is having none of it.
Abakumov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Abakumov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abakumov with shots to the head and body - Valentine looks very uncomfortable down there.
Abakumov controlling from mount.
Abakumov landing punches.
Valentine is in a horrible position here. Abakumov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Abakumov landing punches.

Valentine is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abakumov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Valentine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abakumov lands with some strikes.
Abakumov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Valentine covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Abakumov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Envy (ranked 4624 p4p, 4514 weight class) and Josea Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Envy
vs
Silva

180 cm
24
155
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Envy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josea Silva!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Envy stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Envy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Envy is not content to let Silva control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Envy tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Envy is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Envy is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Envy keeps working.
Envy can't do much from the bottom here.
Envy is looking for a sweep.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Envy is not content to let Silva control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Envy misses with a head kick.

Envy rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Envy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Envy is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Envy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Envy keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva tries for a takedown but Envy manages to get underhooks.
Envy has Silva pushed against the cage.

Envy jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Envy wants to control but Silva passes easily into half guard.
Silva is thwarting Envy's attempts to control the position.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Envy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to control but Envy is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Envy defending well though.
Envy is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Envy is defending well.
Envy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Envy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josea Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Envy stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Envy, which made it look bad.
Envy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Envy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva tries to clinch there but Envy circles away.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Envy has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Envy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Envy controls the action.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Envy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva is working for takedown but Envy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chris Envy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josea Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva jumps guard but Envy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva is working for takedown but Envy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva letting Envy take a breather here.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Envy can't get the takedown.

Envy drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Envy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Envy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.

Envy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva is trying to hold Envy in close to prevent damage but Envy has managed to pass into half guard.

Envy seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Envy 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.
Envy is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Envy decides to stand and escape the position.

Envy pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Envy taking a breather.

Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Envy uses from the top position.
Envy stops Silva from standing up.
Envy slips nicely into half guard.
Envy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Envy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Envy unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
Silva tries to hold on but Envy pushes him away.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Envy stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Envy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Envy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva jumps guard but Envy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Envy walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Envy circles away.
Chris Envy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josea Silva.
Envy throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.

Envy drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Envy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Envy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Envy pulls Silva into guard.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.

Envy looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Envy is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Envy is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Envy defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chris Envy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Envy keeps working.
Envy wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Envy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Envy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Silva is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Envy is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Envy regains half guard.
Silva wants to control but Envy is keeping him busy.
Envy is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Envy controlling the position for now.
Silva is taking a breather. Envy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva walks into a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Envy. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Envy dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Envy's head and hops out.
Envy fails with the takedown.
Josea Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Envy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chris Envy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Envy but Envy pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Envy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Envy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Chris Envy!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Chris Envy!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Chris Envy!

Chris Envy wins by unanimous decision!