PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LieHarder Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Psychosocial. LieHarder Machete will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Silva
vs
Machete

179 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LieHarder Machete!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machete wants to get back to his feet but Silva is dominant here and he's now got Machete's back!
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
Machete trying to control the hands but Silva won't let him.
Machete looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Machete is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete is trying to get back to his feet but Silva has full control of the position and if anything, Machete has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Silva not allowing Machete to control his hands.
Machete is in bad spot here.
Silva is riding his opponent, not letting Machete buck him off.
Machete is trying to get back to his feet but Silva has full control of the position and if anything, Machete has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Machete is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Felipe Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Machete closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Machete pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva fails with the takedown

and Machete counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machete is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Felipe Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machete manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Machete escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machete looks gassed!
Machete wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva gets to his feet. Machete looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva with a poor takedown

and Machete decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.

Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Machete misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Machete tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries for a takedown but Machete manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machete misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Machete tries to tie him up.
Machete misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Machete gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.

Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Silva decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Silva darts in trying to clinch

and Machete counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Machete tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

Machete gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Felipe Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Machete counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machete trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Machete isn't so interested in that idea.
Machete is breathing heavily.

Machete stands up from Silva's guard - Machete perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machete gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machete has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Machete's legs - danger averted.

Machete is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Silva stands up and beckons Machete to his feet.

Silva feints and as Machete raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machete has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.

Machete working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Silva gets to his feet - Machete follows without any prompting.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Machete cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machete is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Machete gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Machete has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Silva stands up from Machete's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots and misses

and Machete counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machete tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machete landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machete pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva has his takedown stuffed

and Machete counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Silva pushes Machete off and scrambles back to his feet.

Silva scores with a takedown into Machete's guard.

Machete is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva scores with a takedown into Machete's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Machete working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.

Machete looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Felipe Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machete kicks off Silva and gets to his feet.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machete to the mat! Machete manages to get full guard.
Machete is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Machete.

Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Machete is trying to stand.

Silva stands up from mount. Strange move.

Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machete napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Felipe Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Machete to his feet.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machete to the mat! Machete manages to get full guard.

Silva gets to his feet. Machete looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Machete counters by moving into the clinch.

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 wants a takedown.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machete avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machete is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Machete lands a body punch in the clinch.

Silva has clasped his hands together around Machete's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Silva working away.

Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt

and Machete counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machete wants to stand up but Silva manages to regain full guard.

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

Machete has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machete is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Felipe Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machete manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Silva stands up and waves to Machete to follow him.

Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Machete tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Silva get's back to his feet.

Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Machete!
Machete throws a strike from the bottom but Silva uses the opportunity to take his back.
LieHarder Machete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machete is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

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