PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Greenwood (ranked 3240 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleyton Da Silva (ranked 2683 p4p, 0 weight class). Cleyton Da Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Greenwood's chin.

Greenwood
vs
Da Silva

175 cm
29
156 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Greenwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cleyton Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greenwood.
Greenwood slips under a jab.
Greenwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Greenwood misses.
Nice shot by Greenwood.

It looks like Cleyton Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greenwood as he avoids it easily.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Greenwood.

A big head kick from Greenwood and Da Silva is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Da Silva is rocked!
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!
Da Silva is controlling Greenwood's posture.
Greenwood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Da Silva's guard.
Greenwood won't allow Da Silva to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greenwood gets to his feet. Da Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Greenwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Greenwood.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Greenwood misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Greenwood.
Da Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Greenwood is breathing heavily.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Greenwood.
Nice takedown defense from Greenwood. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greenwood.
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Greenwood.
Da Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Greenwood.
Michael Greenwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenwood connects with a jab.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva.
A combination from Greenwood does no damage.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greenwood as he jumps to the side.
Michael Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleyton Da Silva.
Greenwood throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greenwood misses with a double jab

and Da Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Greenwood!
Da Silva trying to control the position but Greenwood is working away.

Da Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Greenwood to his feet.
Greenwood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Greenwood misses with a low kick.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Greenwood.
Greenwood throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greenwood as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Greenwood.
Some wild striking there from Greenwood.
Greenwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greenwood tries to land a front kick but Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greenwood lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva's head back.
Greenwood throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Greenwood is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Greenwood pushes him away.
Greenwood throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Greenwood lands a head kick. Da Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Greenwood misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Greenwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Greenwood misses.
Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Greenwood.

Da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Greenwood is trying to escape back to his feet but Da Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Greenwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleyton Da Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greenwood tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greenwood to the ground. Greenwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Greenwood there.
Greenwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greenwood throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Greenwood.
Greenwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greenwood throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Michael Greenwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Greenwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Greenwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
A solid body kick from Greenwood.
Michael Greenwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greenwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenwood stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleyton Da Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Da Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cleyton Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Silva advances to half guard.

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.
Da Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Greenwood really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Da Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Greenwood's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Da Silva.
Greenwood squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Da Silva is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Greenwood is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Greenwood flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Da Silva anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Greenwood and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Da Silva slips an arm under Greenwood chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Da Silva has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Da Silva is squeezing on Greenwood like an anaconda would it's prey. Greenwood fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cleyton Da Silva!