PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Wanderlei Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wanderlei Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Silva
vs
Silva

180 cm
22
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Wanderlei Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Andy Silva.
Wanderlei Silva throws a series of punches but Andy Silva moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andy Silva.
Andy Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Wanderlei Silva circles away.
Wanderlei Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andy Silva circles away quickly and effectively.

Andy Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wanderlei Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wanderlei Silva wants to stand and escape but Andy Silva is having none of it.
Andy Silva trying to control but Wanderlei Silva is working from the bottom.

Wanderlei Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Andy Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wanderlei Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andy Silva.
Wanderlei Silva throws a lazy head kick

and Andy Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Andy Silva grinds an elbow into Wanderlei Silva's temple.
Andy Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Andy Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andy Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Andy Silva scores with punches from side control.
Andy Silva looks up at the clock and then as Wanderlei Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Andy Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wanderlei Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andy Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Andy Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Andy Silva looks gassed!
Andy Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Wanderlei Silva dodges the ground and pound from Andy Silva.
Wanderlei Silva is pushing Andy Silva's head away, looking to escape. Andy Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Andy Silva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Andy Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wanderlei Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Andy Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Wanderlei Silva wants to get back to his feet but Andy Silva drags him back down.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Andy Silva moves into range and clinches up with Wanderlei Silva.
Andy Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Andy Silva has hold of one of Wanderlei Silva's legs. Wanderlei Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Andy Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wanderlei Silva keeping moving, preventing Andy Silva from controlling successfully.
Wanderlei Silva wants to stand but Andy Silva is controlling the position.

Wanderlei Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Andy Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanderlei Silva looks to land a combination but Andy Silva avoids it well.
A punch combination from Wanderlei Silva misses.
Andy Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Wanderlei Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Andy Silva.
Wanderlei Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andy Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Wanderlei Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Andy Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wanderlei Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanderlei Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Wanderlei Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Andy Silva scoring with strikes.
Andy Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
Andy Silva cracks Wanderlei Silva with a big right hand but Wanderlei Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Andy Silva crashes against the mat.
Andy Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Wanderlei Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andy Silva is controlling him well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wanderlei Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Andy Silva counters with a head kick.

Andy Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andy Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wanderlei Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wanderlei Silva wants to get back to his feet.

Andy Silva stands up from half guard.
Andy Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Wanderlei Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Andy Silva counters with a series of strikes. Wanderlei Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wanderlei Silva throws a left and a right that both miss

and Andy Silva moves into the clinch.
Wanderlei Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Wanderlei Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wanderlei Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andy Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Wanderlei Silva won't allow it.

Andy Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanderlei Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Wanderlei Silva as Andy Silva shoots in.
Wanderlei Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanderlei Silva leaves Andy Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Silva.
Wanderlei Silva throws a series of punches but Andy Silva avoids them all with ease.

Andy Silva gets a takedown into half guard.

Andy Silva escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wanderlei Silva misses with a few strikes there.

Andy Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wanderlei Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Andy Silva lands a big elbow.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Andy Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wanderlei Silva's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andy Silva landing strikes from the mount and Wanderlei Silva is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Andy Silva.

Wanderlei Silva somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Wanderlei Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wanderlei Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanderlei Silva misses with a wild combination.

Wanderlei Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Andy Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Andy Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andy Silva cracks Wanderlei Silva with a solid left hand.
Wanderlei Silva keeping moving, preventing Andy Silva from controlling successfully.
Andy Silva distracts Wanderlei Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to stand up but Andy Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Andy Silva cracks Wanderlei Silva with a solid left hand.
Andy Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Andy Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wanderlei Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wanderlei Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanderlei Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andy Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wanderlei Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andy Silva shoots in but Wanderlei Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wanderlei Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andy Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wanderlei Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Andy Silva tries to clinch there but Wanderlei Silva circles away.
Wanderlei Silva throws a series of punches but Andy Silva avoids them all with ease.
Wanderlei Silva throws a head kick but Andy Silva moves out of range.
Wanderlei Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andy Silva is looking to clinch but Wanderlei Silva is avoiding it.
Wanderlei Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Wanderlei Silva throws a head kick that misses

and Andy Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andy Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Andy Silva moves into full mount! Wanderlei Silva won't be happy about that!
Andy Silva looking to finish Wanderlei Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wanderlei Silva!
Wanderlei Silva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andy Silva punishing his opponent with strikes.
You get the feeling that Wanderlei Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Andy Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Andy Silva controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Andy Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wanderlei Silva is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Andy Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanderlei Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Andy Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wanderlei Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andy Silva working Wanderlei Silva over with strikes here.

Wanderlei Silva bucks up and throws Andy Silva to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Wanderlei Silva throws a series of punches but Andy Silva avoids them all with ease.
Wanderlei Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wanderlei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanderlei Silva throws a sloppy head kick

and Andy Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Wanderlei Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andy Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Wanderlei Silva is working an open guard so Andy Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andy Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wanderlei Silva's waist but Wanderlei Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andy Silva off to one side.
Wanderlei Silva throws a combination that misses

and Andy Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andy Silva.
Wanderlei Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Andy Silva.
Wanderlei Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wanderlei Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Wanderlei Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wanderlei Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andy Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andy Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wanderlei Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Andy Silva stalling against the cage.
Wanderlei Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andy Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wanderlei Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andy Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.

Andy Silva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wanderlei Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanderlei Silva looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Andy Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.

Andy Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Andy Silva is looking to control Wanderlei Silva but Wanderlei Silva is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Andy Silva lands a shot to the head.
Wanderlei Silva has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andy Silva gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Wanderlei Silva controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Andy Silva tries to clinch but Wanderlei Silva moves out of range.
Andy Silva avoids the head kick by Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Wanderlei Silva does no damage.
Andy Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wanderlei Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wanderlei Silva throws a right and a left that Andy Silva avoids nicely.

Andy Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Andy Silva tries to break free but Wanderlei Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Wanderlei Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andy Silva.
Wanderlei Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andy Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andy Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andy Silva.
Andy Silva tries to break free but Wanderlei Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Andy Silva.
Andy Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wanderlei Silva tries a knee to the head but Andy Silva blocks it.
Wanderlei Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andy Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Wanderlei Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andy Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andy Silva tries to stall but Wanderlei Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Andy Silva manages to break the clinch.
Wanderlei Silva throws a nice looking combination but Andy Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Wanderlei Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andy Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Wanderlei Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wanderlei Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andy Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wanderlei Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wanderlei Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andy Silva.
Andy Silva misses with a double jab.
Andy Silva is looking to clinch but Wanderlei Silva is avoiding it.
Wanderlei Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andy Silva. That one must have hurt.
Some wild striking there from Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Andy Silva has closed the distance and engaged Wanderlei Silva in a clinch.
Andy Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wanderlei Silva avoids it.
Wanderlei Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andy Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andy Silva is trying to break the clinch but Wanderlei Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Wanderlei Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andy Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wanderlei Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wanderlei Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wanderlei Silva keeps control of Andy Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wanderlei Silva tries a knee to the head but Andy Silva blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wanderlei Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wanderlei Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wanderlei Silva keeps control of Andy Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andy Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wanderlei Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andy Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andy Silva tries to pull guard but Wanderlei Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Andy Silva drops back down to his feet.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Silva.
Andy Silva is working for takedown but Wanderlei Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wanderlei Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andy Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wanderlei Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wanderlei Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Andy Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanderlei Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Wanderlei Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Andy Silva tries to clinch but Wanderlei Silva is having none of it.
Wanderlei Silva throws a left and a right that both miss

and Andy Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Wanderlei Silva didn't expect that.
Andy Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wanderlei Silva wants to stand up but Andy Silva is controlling him.
Andy Silva lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andy Silva is in close to Wanderlei Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andy Silva postures up in Wanderlei Silva's guard and throws a big left but Wanderlei Silva blocks it.
Andy Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Wanderlei Silva wriggles free and stands up.
Wanderlei Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andy Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Andy Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Wanderlei Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andy Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Wanderlei Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andy Silva's face.
Wanderlei Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Andy Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andy Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wanderlei Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andy Silva tries a knee to the head but Wanderlei Silva blocks it.
Andy Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Wanderlei Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andy Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Andy Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wanderlei Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andy Silva stalls.
Andy Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andy Silva is trying to break the clinch but Wanderlei Silva is controlling him.
Wanderlei Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Andy Silva blocks with his arms.

Andy Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wanderlei Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andy Silva slips a jab and a cross from Wanderlei Silva.
Andy Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Wanderlei Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Wanderlei Silva lands a high kick!

Andy Silva clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Andy Silva.
Wanderlei Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Andy Silva is blocking nicely.
Wanderlei Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andy Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Andy Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wanderlei Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andy Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wanderlei Silva pinned against the cage. Wanderlei Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wanderlei Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Wanderlei Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andy Silva 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Silva!