PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Guerra

177 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.

Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Guerra is trying to get back to full guard.

Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Silva is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Silvais looking to pass into half guard but Guerra pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Guerra is in guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Guerra from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Guerra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva looking to control.
Guerra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guerra is one step ahead there.
Guerra trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Guerra takes the fight into the clinch.
Guerra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guerra smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guerra pinned against the cage. Guerra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Guerra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva is looking to control Guerra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva won't allow Guerra to pass to mount.
Guerra passes to full mount!
Silva tries to reverse the position but Guerra maintains control.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guerra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Guerra looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Guerra wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerra wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva tries to hold on but Guerra postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Guerra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Guerra.
Rodrigo Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Guerra didn't expect that.

Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Guerra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Guerra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Guerra!
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva regains half guard.

Silva is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Guerra pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Guerra is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guerra is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Silva is trying to keep Guerra in close.
Guerra lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Guerra is proving a slippery customer.
Guerra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Guerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Guerra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Guerra has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guerra just stands there and leans against the cage.

Guerra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guerra's guard.
Guerra is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Guerra can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guerra sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Guerra is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Silva is working for a kimura but Guerra is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.

Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Guerra defending well.

Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Guerra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Guerra seems content to control.

Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Guerra mounts him!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guerra trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Guerra is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Guerra lands with some strikes.
Guerra wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.

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.
Silva wants to hold on but Guerra pushes him away.
Guerra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Guerra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Guerra is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva moves into full guard.

Guerra gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra misses with a takedown attempt

so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.

Guerra is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Guerra is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guerra defends it well.

Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra moves into full guard.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Silva drops back looking for a leg! Guerra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guerra manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Guerra's guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Guerra is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodrigo Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

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