PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Los Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MARCO SILVEIRA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Los Anjos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to After Dark - Tito and Tarantula. SILVEIRA has chosen Hino Rio Grandense as his entrance music. Gabriel Los Anjos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Los Anjos
vs
SILVEIRA

176 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$
Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Los Anjos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MARCO SILVEIRA!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

SILVEIRA darts in and clinches Los Anjos up against the cage.
SILVEIRA can't break the clinch.
SILVEIRA prevents the takedown attempt.
Los Anjos could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

SILVEIRA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Los Anjos circles away from the clinch attempt.
SILVEIRA fails with the takedown.

SILVEIRA drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

SILVEIRA decides to stand up, so the ref orders Los Anjos to his feet.
Los Anjos throws a sloppy head kick and SILVEIRA moves out of range easily.
Los Anjos delivers a nice body kick.
SILVEIRA shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Los Anjos pinned against the cage. Los Anjos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
SILVEIRA rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Los Anjos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for SILVEIRA, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
SILVEIRA dives in and grabs Los Anjos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Los Anjos pushes down on SILVEIRA's head and hops out.
Gabriel Los Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MARCO SILVEIRA.
SILVEIRA looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Los Anjos has managed to clinch.
SILVEIRA is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
SILVEIRA tries to break free but Los Anjos pushes him back against the cage.
Los Anjos working SILVEIRA over with knees to the body.
Los Anjos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Los Anjos.
Los Anjos throws a knee to the head but misses.

Los Anjos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Los Anjos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
SILVEIRA takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Los Anjos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Los Anjos crunches a lovely knee into SILVEIRA's ribcage.
Los Anjos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Los Anjos breaks the clinch.
SILVEIRA takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
SILVEIRA stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Los Anjos.

Los Anjos closes the distance and clinches.
Los Anjos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Los Anjos lands a nice knee to the body.

Los Anjos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Los Anjos throws a combination that misses

and SILVEIRA counters with a nice double leg into side control. Los Anjos won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA throws a strike aimed at the side of Los Anjos's head but Los Anjos avoids it well.
SILVEIRA trying to control the position but Los Anjos is working away.
Los Anjos controls the position for a moment.
SILVEIRA trying to control the action but Los Anjos is working from the bottom.
Los Anjos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Los Anjos is trying to control SILVEIRA's posture but SILVEIRA avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SILVEIRA goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Los Anjos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for SILVEIRA but great work by Los Anjos.

Los Anjos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Los Anjos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but SILVEIRA is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Los Anjos working the ground and pound but SILVEIRA is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA is trying to control Los Anjos's posture but Los Anjos avoids it.
SILVEIRA might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Los Anjos kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Los Anjos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but SILVEIRA is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
SILVEIRA wants to get back to his feet but Los Anjos drags him back down.

Los Anjos tries for a kimura but SILVEIRA is defending well.
You can see the frustration on SILVEIRA's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SILVEIRA manages to get back to half guard.
SILVEIRA landing small, sideways elbows.
SILVEIRA trying to control but Los Anjos postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Los Anjos.
SILVEIRA lands a glancing blow to the side of Los Anjos's head.
SILVEIRA fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
SILVEIRA shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Los Anjos as he jumps to the side.
Gabriel Los Anjos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SILVEIRA chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Los Anjos pushes SILVEIRA up against the cage in a clinch.

Los Anjos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
SILVEIRA throws a right and a left that Los Anjos avoids nicely.

Los Anjos pushes SILVEIRA up against the cage in a clinch.

Los Anjos breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SILVEIRA shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Los Anjos pinned against the cage. Los Anjos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriel Los Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MARCO SILVEIRA.
An inside leg kick lands from Los Anjos.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Los Anjos rushes SILVEIRA and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Los Anjos missing with knees to the body.
SILVEIRA on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Los Anjos prevents SILVEIRA from breaking the clinch.
SILVEIRA wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Los Anjos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Los Anjos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Los Anjos throws a head kick that half lands.
Los Anjos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Los Anjos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. SILVEIRA is trying to defend but Los Anjos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
SILVEIRA tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

SILVEIRA looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Los Anjos blocks the strikes from SILVEIRA.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA is trying to stand.
SILVEIRA is not content to let Los Anjos control the position.
SILVEIRA tries to kick Los Anjos off but Los Anjos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Los Anjos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. SILVEIRA doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Los Anjos.
SILVEIRA is staying active underneath Los Anjos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SILVEIRA misses with a takedown attempt
and Los Anjos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Los Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Los Anjos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. SILVEIRA sprawls well initially but Los Anjos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
SILVEIRA wants to control but Los Anjos is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Los Anjos is looking for a kimura but SILVEIRA is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Los Anjos to get the leverage.
Los Anjos tries to stand and escape but SILVEIRA is controlling the position.

Los Anjos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Los Anjos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
SILVEIRA wants to control but Los Anjos is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Los Anjos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Los Anjos tries to clinch up.
SILVEIRA misses with a takedown attempt
and Los Anjos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
SILVEIRA shoots and misses

and Los Anjos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
SILVEIRA avoiding damage as Los Anjos throws knees to the body.

That's four 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.
Los Anjos tries to circle away but SILVEIRA has him pinned against the cage.
SILVEIRA fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Los Anjos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. SILVEIRA is defending well for now.
Los Anjos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and SILVEIRA avoids it.
SILVEIRA gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Los Anjos.

SILVEIRA successfully pulls guard.
Los Anjos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Los Anjos stops SILVEIRA from standing up.

SILVEIRA is looking for a triangle but Los Anjos pushes his legs off easily.

Los Anjos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but SILVEIRA manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Los Anjos has SILVEIRA in his guard.
SILVEIRA trying to control but Los Anjos is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Los Anjos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

SILVEIRA tries for a takedown but Los Anjos circles away easily

and Los Anjos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in SILVEIRA's guard now.

Los Anjos stands up and waves to SILVEIRA to follow him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Los Anjos.
SILVEIRA misses with a takedown attempt

and Los Anjos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Los Anjos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Los Anjos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but SILVEIRA blocks it with crossed arms.
Los Anjos looking to throw knees to the head but SILVEIRA is blocking nicely.
Los Anjos wants a takedown but no success here.
Los Anjos gets underhooks to prevent SILVEIRA's takedown attempt.
Gabriel Los Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MARCO SILVEIRA.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Los Anjos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - SILVEIRA scores with a four punch combination!
SILVEIRA shoots and misses

and Los Anjos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SILVEIRA moves into full guard.
Los Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but SILVEIRA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Los Anjos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

SILVEIRA looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Los Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but SILVEIRA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SILVEIRA lands a decent shot there.
Los Anjos is looking to stand up but SILVEIRA won't let him.

Los Anjos gets to his feet - SILVEIRA follows without any prompting.
Los Anjos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
SILVEIRA with a poor takedown
and Los Anjos counters with a head kick. That will keep SILVEIRA thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
SILVEIRA tries for a takedown but Los Anjos circles away easily

and Los Anjos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA is trying to maintain the position but Los Anjos is very close to passing his half guard.
Los Anjos not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Los Anjos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. SILVEIRA doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Los Anjos.

SILVEIRA pushes Los Anjos off and gets back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Los Anjos.
SILVEIRA fails with the takedown
and Los Anjos counters with a nice leg kick.
Los Anjos tries to clinch but SILVEIRA moves out of range.
SILVEIRA misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Los Anjos.
Los Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
SILVEIRA shoots and misses
and Los Anjos counters with a head kick. That will keep SILVEIRA thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
SILVEIRA swats away the attempt to clinch by Los Anjos.
SILVEIRA with a lazy takedown attempt
and Los Anjos counters with a head kick.
Gabriel Los Anjos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Los Anjos lands with a slapping head kick.
Los Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch but SILVEIRA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SILVEIRA blocks a head kick by Los Anjos.

SILVEIRA rushes Los Anjos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
SILVEIRA avoiding damage as Los Anjos throws knees to the body.
SILVEIRA fails to pull the fight into his guard.
SILVEIRA takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Los Anjos.
Los Anjos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
SILVEIRA stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA fails to pull guard.
SILVEIRA avoiding damage as Los Anjos throws knees to the body.
SILVEIRA has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Los Anjos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
SILVEIRA on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Los Anjos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and SILVEIRA avoids it.
Los Anjos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Los Anjos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Los Anjos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. SILVEIRA gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Los Anjos is trying to break the clinch but SILVEIRA is controlling him.

SILVEIRA ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. SILVEIRA no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
SILVEIRA keeping moving, preventing Los Anjos from controlling successfully.
SILVEIRA being controlled here, momentarily.
Los Anjos trying to control but SILVEIRA is working from the bottom.
MARCO SILVEIRA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Los Anjos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Los Anjos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Los Anjos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Los Anjos!