PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Thompson

205 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio 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, Wayne Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva lands a high kick!
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thompson's head.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Silva on that attempt.

Thompson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.

That's two 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.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson wants to stand up but Silva has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Thompson prevents Silva from improving his position.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Thompson is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.

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

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson stalling.

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.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Thompson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thompson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is looking to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thompson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wayne Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.

Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Silva's guard.

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.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Thompson wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Thompson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily

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

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

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Wayne Thompson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.

Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Thompson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Fabio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson controls the position.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Thompson controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
Thompson prevents Silva from improving his position.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four 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.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

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

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

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Thompson!