PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between anderson silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Stucco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stucco has chosen Epic as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

silva
vs
Stucco

225 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, anderson silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trey Stucco!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stucco has taken the fight to the clinch.
silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stucco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
silva looking to throw knees to the head but Stucco is blocking nicely.

Stucco has hold of one of silva's legs. silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Stucco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stucco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stucco prevents silva from getting back to his feet.
silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stucco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stucco throws a big right hand that misses.
Stucco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stucco throws a strike but silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stucco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stucco can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stucco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
silva wants to get up but he can't break Stucco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stucco wants to sweep but no luck.
silva wants to get up but he can't break Stucco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stucco trying to strike off his back.
silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
silva tries to clinch

and Stucco counters with a shoot takedown. silva fights it but they end up in guard.

Stucco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stucco has silva in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stucco working a defensive guard here.
Stucco wants to sweep here but silva controlling him for the moment.
Stucco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
silva won't allow Stucco to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stucco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Stucco working for a triangle but silva defends it easily.
silva is breathing heavily.
Stucco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stucco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stucco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Stucco clinches with his opponent.

That's four 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 connects with a knee to the head.
Stucco scores with a hook to the body.
silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stucco is trying to drag silva to the mat but silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stucco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
silva gets underhooks to prevent Stucco's takedown attempt.
anderson silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Stucco.
Stucco goes for a takedown attempt but silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donk. Stucco catches silva right on the button with a cross.

silva tries to keep at a distance but Stucco has taken the fight into the clinch.
silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
silva stops a takedown attempt from Stucco.
Stucco goes for a takedown in the clinch but silva prevents it.
silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stucco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stucco drops down looking for an ankle pick but silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
silva looks to clinch

and Stucco counters by clinching up.
silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stucco shoots in but silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
silva darts in trying to clinch

and Stucco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stucco.
silva lands a knee to the head.
silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stucco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stucco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
silva is pressed up against the cage. Stucco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag silva down to the mat. silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Stucco closes the distance and pushes silva back into the cage.
silva tries to land a knee to the head but Stucco blocks with his arms.
Stucco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
anderson silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Stucco.
silva looking to throw knees to the head but Stucco is blocking nicely.

Stucco gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stucco not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stucco misses with a head shot. silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stucco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stucco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stucco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stucco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
silva has momentary wrist control but Stucco slips an elbow through the middle.
Stucco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. silva is keeping the position for now.
Stucco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stucco landing with the ground and pound.
Stucco looking to pass the guard.
Stucco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stucco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stucco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stucco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stucco thows a big elbow that misses.
silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stucco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stucco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stucco.
silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stucco.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Stucco. Stucco gets slowly back to his feet.

Stucco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stucco is trying to drag silva to the mat but silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Stucco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stucco moves into range and clinches up with silva.
silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stucco's face.
silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stucco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stucco can't get the takedown.
Stucco is trying to drag silva to the mat but silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stucco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
anderson silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Stucco.
Stucco looking for a takedown.
silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stucco is working for takedown but silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stucco tries for a takedown but silva manages to get underhooks.
Stucco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stucco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
silva tries a knee to the head but Stucco blocks it.
Stucco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Stucco has clasped his hands together around silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stucco throws an elbow but silva slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stucco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stucco misses with the ground and pound.
silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stucco has just dragged him back down to the mat.
silva taking punishment in the form of punches.

Stucco decides to stand back up. Stucco steps back and let's silva get back to his feet.

Stucco moves into the clinch.
silva prevents the takedown attempt.
silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stucco wants a takedown.
silva stops a takedown attempt from Stucco.
silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
silva looking to throw knees to the head but Stucco is blocking nicely.
silva misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stucco has silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stucco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stucco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stucco can't get the takedown.
silva tries a knee to the head but Stucco blocks it.
silva looking to throw knees to the head but Stucco is blocking nicely.
silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stucco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stucco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
silva gets underhooks to prevent Stucco's takedown attempt.
silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stucco tries for a takedown. No joy.
silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stucco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stucco blocks it with crossed arms.
silva tries a knee to the head but Stucco blocks it.
silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stucco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stucco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stucco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
silva connects with a knee to the head.
silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stucco is trying to drag silva to the mat but silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stucco looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stucco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
silva misses with a knee strike.
Stucco goes for a takedown attempt but silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
silva clinches but Stucco breaks the clinch

and Stucco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stucco.
A knee to the head by silva.
Stucco tries to score a body lock takedown but silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
silva landing knees to the head.
Stucco has silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stucco wants a takedown.
silva is pressed up against the cage. Stucco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag silva down to the mat. silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
anderson silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stucco circles away from the clinch attempt

and Stucco counters by moving into the clinch.
silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stucco blocks it with crossed arms.
silva is pressed up against the cage. Stucco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag silva down to the mat. silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
silva closes the distance but Stucco moves to the side

and Stucco counters by moving into the clinch.
Trey Stucco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stucco blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stucco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stucco goes for a takedown attempt but silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
silva looks to clinch

and Stucco counters with a nice double leg into side control. silva won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on silva's face as Stucco controls the position.
Stucco throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and silva works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Well, if Stucco 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.
silva tries to kick Stucco off but Stucco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Stucco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stucco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Stucco!