PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Kalandarishvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvera comes into the arena with The Money Shot blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Silvera
vs
Kalandarishvili

195 cm
26
201 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

182 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery
RAW Nutrition * Recovery 156 : 45$ *

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Silvera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogdan Kalandarishvili !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silvera wants it to stay on the feet.
Silvera throws a push kick but Kalandarishvili slaps the foot to one side.
Kalandarishvili fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Kalandarishvili or perhaps it was just good defense by Silvera which made him look bad.
Joey Silvera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kalandarishvili .
Silvera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalandarishvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silvera pinned against the cage. Silvera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Silvera.
Kalandarishvili takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown by Kalandarishvili or perhaps it was just good defense by Silvera which made him look bad.
Silvera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silvera connects with a right hand. Kalandarishvili shakes it off.

It looks like Bogdan Kalandarishvili has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera works over Kalandarishvili 's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Kalandarishvili with that takedown attempt.
Kalandarishvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kalandarishvili closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silvera circles away.
Silvera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silvera wants it to stay on the feet.
Silvera misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalandarishvili is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silvera is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kalandarishvili .
Kalandarishvili looks gassed!

Kalandarishvili scores with a takedown into Silvera's guard.
Kalandarishvili postures up in Silvera's guard and throws a big left but Silvera blocks it.
Silvera wants to sweep here but Kalandarishvili controlling him for the moment.
Kalandarishvili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silvera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalandarishvili scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Kalandarishvili thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalandarishvili prevents Silvera from getting back to his feet.
Silvera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silvera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silvera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silvera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silvera thows a body shot but no joy.
Silvera looks to land a combination but Kalandarishvili avoids it well.
Silvera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kalandarishvili shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kalandarishvili working for a guillotine from mount but Silvera is in no mood to give up.
Kalandarishvili unloads with some shots from mount but Silvera bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Silvera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Kalandarishvili 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kalandarishvili fails with the takedown.
Kalandarishvili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silvera but Silvera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalandarishvili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silvera as he avoids it easily.
Joey Silvera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kalandarishvili .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera throws a nice looking combination but Kalandarishvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Silvera gets caught flat footed, as Kalandarishvili shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kalandarishvili is breathing heavily.

Kalandarishvili drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silvera dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili is trying to control the position but Silvera postures up.
Silvera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalandarishvili is adopting a defensive guard.
Silvera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalandarishvili works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silvera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalandarishvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvera throwing strikes but missing.
Silvera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalandarishvili is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Kalandarishvili scores with a takedown into Silvera's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silvera is working hard here to advance position.
Kalandarishvili wants to pass the guard but Silvera is keeping the position.
Silvera can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalandarishvili advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silvera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalandarishvili thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silvera to regain full guard.
Kalandarishvili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalandarishvili thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kalandarishvili !
Kalandarishvili is working to get back to half guard.
Silvera working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kalandarishvili is looking to improve his position but Silvera isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili gets back to half guard.
Kalandarishvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silvera.
Silvera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvera slips a nice elbow through Kalandarishvili 's hands, connecting with Kalandarishvili 's forehead.
Kalandarishvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silvera.
Kalandarishvili works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kalandarishvili is trying to control the position but Silvera postures up.
Silvera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Silvera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kalandarishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silvera forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bogdan Kalandarishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Kalandarishvili 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Silvera scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalandarishvili .
No luck for Kalandarishvili with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera throws a combination. Kalandarishvili tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera misses with a wild body shot.
Kalandarishvili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joey Silvera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kalandarishvili .
Silvera looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalandarishvili is just out of range.
Silvera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silvera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silvera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalandarishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silvera lands a nice looking body shot.
Silvera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalandarishvili moves away.
Silvera is looking to wear down Kalandarishvili with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silvera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalandarishvili .
Silvera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silvera looks to land a combination but Kalandarishvili avoids it well.
Silvera tries to clinch but Kalandarishvili is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silvera pinned against the cage. Silvera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silvera throws a right hand that Kalandarishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalandarishvili also avoids with ease.
Kalandarishvili misses with a takedown attempt - Silvera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kalandarishvili shoots for a takedown but Silvera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silvera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silvera throws a head kick but Kalandarishvili moves out of range.
Silvera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silvera stuffs the takedown.
Silvera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Silvera as Kalandarishvili shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Silvera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silvera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Silvera!