PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between unnamed fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reno Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reno Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

fighter
vs
Silva

171 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, unnamed fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reno Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as fighter stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Silva follows into mount!

It looks like unnamed fighter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva avoids the attempt from fighter to control.
fighter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
fighter really is a fat lump.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as fighter is looking to escape.
fighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
fighter is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
fighter is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva wants to stand but fighter is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
fighter tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
fighter flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
fighter reaches up and holds on to Silva to control the position.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with fighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
fighter wants to control but Silva is having none of it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. unnamed fighter just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fighter blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva looks gassed!
fighter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from fighter is defended easily by Silva.

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.
fighter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for unnamed fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fighter shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but fighter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

fighter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on unnamed fighter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

fighter shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
fighter stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
fighter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

fighter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
fighter trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
fighter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

fighter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
fighter trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
fighter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.

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.
fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva is breathing heavily.
fighter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but fighter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

fighter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
fighter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping full guard, as fighter tries to pass.

fighter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
fighter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
fighter throwing strikes but missing.
fighter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four 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.
fighter tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
fighter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
fighter shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for unnamed fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fighter dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Reno Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
fighter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

unnamed fighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on unnamed fighter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Horrible takedown by fighter or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
fighter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but fighter persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from fighter is defended easily by Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for unnamed fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fighter fails with a takedown attempt.

fighter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
fighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

fighter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
fighter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
fighter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
fighter working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

fighter is working for a submission of some sort.
fighter wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
fighter is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.

fighter is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
fighter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

fighter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
fighter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.

fighter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
unnamed fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think fighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... unnamed fighter!