PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaid Silva (ranked 2700 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Ruslan Muzhaiev (ranked 342 p4p, 304 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Muzhaiev

190 cm
26
270
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
250
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zaid Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Muzhaiev!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muzhaiev shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muzhaiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Muzhaiev's head.
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muzhaiev.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muzhaiev walks into a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Muzhaiev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Muzhaiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Muzhaiev persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Muzhaiev moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muzhaiev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muzhaiev fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muzhaiev thinking.
Zaid Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Muzhaiev.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Muzhaiev misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muzhaiev looks winded!
Muzhaiev shoots and misses
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Muzhaiev has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muzhaiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Muzhaiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muzhaiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva connects with the punch.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Silva.
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Muzhaiev backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva thuds a left hand into Muzhaiev's body.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva digs a good hook to Muzhaiev's body.
Silva lands a jab to Muzhaiev's midsection.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muzhaiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaid Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muzhaiev under the eye.
Silva lands with a straight right. Muzhaiev didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva thuds a left hand into Muzhaiev's body.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muzhaiev is breathing heavily.
Muzhaiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muzhaiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva lands with a cross.
Muzhaiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Muzhaiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Muzhaiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muzhaiev.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Muzhaiev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Muzhaiev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Muzhaiev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Silva digs a good body shot into Muzhaiev's ribs.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Muzhaiev backpedaling.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Muzhaiev is rocked!
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muzhaiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva is looking to wear down Muzhaiev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Muzhaiev's belly button to the back.
Muzhaiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.
Muzhaiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva cracks a nice hook into Muzhaiev's ribs.
Silva connects with a right hand. Muzhaiev shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva lands with a hook. Muzhaiev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Muzhaiev's belly button to the back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Zaid Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva stuns Muzhaiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Silva drops Muzhaiev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Muzhaiev looks back up at him and smiles so Silva waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Muzhaiev falls to his knees and Silva doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaid Silva!