PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Johnson Da Silva (ranked 4106 p4p, 6148 weight class) and Ozkar Hootenanny (ranked 520 p4p, 673 weight class). Ozkar Hootenanny will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Da Silva
vs
Hootenanny

185 cm
23
182
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
29
180
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilbert Johnson Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ozkar Hootenanny!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Hootenanny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hootenanny to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva shoots and misses
letting Hootenanny counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Johnson Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Hootenanny.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Hootenanny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Da Silva shoots in and bounces Hootenanny off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hootenanny 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva takes one to the chin there.
Hootenanny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hootenanny wants it to stay on the feet.
Hootenanny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Hootenanny lands the left hand.

Da Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Da Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hootenanny's head.
Da Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hootenanny has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Da Silva is on him like a limpet, forcing Hootenanny back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hootenanny's half guard.
Da Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Da Silva controlling the action here.
Da Silva throwing shots but Hootenanny is blocking nicely.
Hootenanny tries to kick Da Silva off but Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Hootenanny dodges it nicely.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Hootenanny dodges it nicely.
Da Silva looks to land a strike but Hootenanny avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Hootenanny wants to stand up but Da Silva is controlling him.
Hootenanny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hootenanny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a strike but Hootenanny rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Da Silva wants to stand and escape but Hootenanny is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hootenanny is looking to stand up but Da Silva won't let him.
Hootenanny stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard.

Da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Da Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Da Silva prevents Hootenanny from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ozkar Hootenanny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Hootenanny stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Hootenanny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Hootenanny finds it's target.
Hootenanny misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva fails with the takedown
and Hootenanny counters with a nice uppercut.
Hootenanny scores with a jab.
Gilbert Johnson Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hootenanny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hootenanny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Hootenanny.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hootenanny defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Hootenanny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Johnson Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hootenanny can't break the clinch.
Hootenanny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hootenanny is defending well.
Hootenanny is trying to break free.
Hootenanny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Hootenanny can't break the clinch.

Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hootenanny as he jumps to the side.
Hootenanny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hootenanny pinned against the cage. Hootenanny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Da Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hootenanny looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hootenanny bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hootenanny as he jumps to the side.
Hootenanny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hootenanny's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hootenanny's head.
Hootenanny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Da Silva with the ground and pound but Hootenanny uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Hootenanny wriggles free and stands up.

Da Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hootenanny to the ground. Da Silva is now in Hootenanny's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ozkar Hootenanny has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hootenanny has his feet on Da Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gilbert Johnson Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hootenanny to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Hootenanny circles away easily
and Hootenanny counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva fails with the takedown

and Hootenanny counters with a crisp right hand that drops Da Silva! Hootenanny lets Da Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Da Silva is rocked!
Hootenanny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Silva at a distance.
Oh Da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hootenanny lands a nice looking body shot.
Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Hootenanny lands with a shot to the body.
Hootenanny catches Da Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Da Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hootenanny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hootenanny lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva's head back.
Hootenanny throws an overhand right that drops Da Silva like a sack of potatoes! Hootenanny dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozkar Hootenanny!
During a confident post fight interview, Ozkar Hootenanny thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.