PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between SERGIO SILVA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Pozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SERGIO SILVA has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

SILVA
vs
Pozzi

175 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SERGIO 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, Ricardo Pozzi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pozzi rushes SILVA and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Pozzi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pozzi manages to end up in side control.
SILVA is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
SILVA is looking to reverse the position.
SILVA is letting Pozzi control him for a moment.
SILVA tries to bench press Pozzi off him but Pozzi keeps the position.
SILVA is working hard here to advance position.
Pozzi controls the position.
SILVA is trying to improve his position.
Pozzi controlling the position from side mount.
SILVA is looking to reverse the position.
SILVA is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pozzi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
SILVA is looking to improve his position but Pozzi isn't that keen on the idea.
Pozzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
SILVA working to try and regain half guard.
Pozzi controlling his opponent.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ricardo Pozzi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pozzi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pozzi duly obliges.

It looks like SERGIO SILVA has been cut.
SILVA steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pozzi.
SILVA avoids the body shot from Pozzi.
SILVA misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozzi scores with a jab. SILVA acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Pozzi coming out on top.

Pozzi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pozzi stalling.
SILVA is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
SILVA is breathing heavily.
Pozzi trying to control the pace.

SILVA looking for submissions off his back.
Pozzi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SILVA has a hand on Pozzi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pozzi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pozzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Pozzi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Pozzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on SERGIO SILVA's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pozzi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

SILVA looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pozzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ricardo Pozzi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pozzi scores with a three punch combo!
Pozzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pozzi misses with a takedown

so SILVA counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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 is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pozzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pozzi has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Pozzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
SILVA being controlled here, momentarily.

SILVA working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pozzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pozzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pozzi is aware though and is defending well.
Pozzi stays in close to SILVA's body and controls the position.
Pozzi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ricardo Pozzi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

SILVA gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pozzi.
Pozzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. SILVA manages to get himself to full guard.

SILVA looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pozzi controlling from the top position.

SILVA is looking for a triangle but Pozzi pushes his legs off easily.
Pozzi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ricardo Pozzi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pozzi rushes SILVA and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Pozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on SERGIO SILVA's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

SILVA dodges the punch combination from Pozzi.
Pozzi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pozzi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pozzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and SILVA counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SILVA.

SILVA avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

SILVA is looking for a triangle but Pozzi pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozzi advances position into side control!
Pozzi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down SILVA's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ricardo Pozzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
SILVA gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

SILVA looking for submissions off his back.
Pozzi is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ricardo Pozzi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SILVA manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pozzi throws a body punch but SILVA moves out of range.

Pozzi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pozzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

SILVA is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pozzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pozzi has escaped and now he's on top!

SILVA had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pozzi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. SILVA Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pozzi's back instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozzi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ricardo Pozzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pozzi regains half guard.
Pozzi regains full guard. Nicely done.

SILVA has gone for a leg lock! Pozzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into SILVA's guard.

SILVA throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pozzi escapes and throws SILVA's legs to the side, diving into side control!
SILVA is letting Pozzi control him for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Pozzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pozzi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Pozzi!