PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rorian Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Wild Boyz as his entrance music. Carlton Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Machado
vs
Silva

183 cm
20
186 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
199 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rorian Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva forces Machado back against the ropes and clinches.
Machado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rorian Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machado's calf.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Silva leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado blocks a head kick by Silva.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machado backs up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva has Machado up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Machado blocks it.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado fails to land the takedown.
Machado shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Machado fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Machado shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt.
Machado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva scores with a hook.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Silva.
Machado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machado, pushing him back against the ropes.
Silva with a knee to the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Machado. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machado's face.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.
Machado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machado tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the ropes and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Machado is blocking nicely.

Machado pulls guard effortlessly.

Machado working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.

Silva decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machado on the side of the head.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Rorian Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva jabs Machado right on the nose. Machado blinks but takes it well.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Silva cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silva pushes Machado up against the ropes in a clinch.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Machado shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machado somewhat.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado jumps guard but Silva stands there with Machado around his waist. Machado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rorian Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Machado blocks it.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machado's face.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machado jumps guard but Silva stands there with Machado around his waist. Machado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Machado tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Machado on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.

Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Machado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Machado blocks it.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machado fails to pull guard.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Machado jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.

Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Machado working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.

Machado is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Carlton Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Machado tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Machado avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Machado.
Silva pushes Machado away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Machado gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva prevents Machado from improving position.

Machado has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silva is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Machado yanks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Machado.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rorian Machado!