PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dekkers The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ANDERSON SILVA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ANDERSON SILVA has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The
vs
SILVA

195 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dekkers The!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ANDERSON SILVA!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

SILVA gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
SILVA throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

SILVA manages to break the clinch.
SILVA shoots in for a takedown but The shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The has his takedown stuffed

and SILVA counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SILVA.
SILVA wants to control from the top but The keeps moving.
The looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SILVA has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The is proving hard to escape from.
SILVA advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on The's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
SILVA throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and The works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Well, if SILVA is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The trying to hold on to SILVA's head to control him but SILVA postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
SILVA sitting and controlling from the half guard.

SILVA escapes and gets back to his feet.
The keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by SILVA or perhaps it was just good defense by The which made him look bad.
The avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The with a poor takedown

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The looking for a sweep. Not yet The, not yet.
SILVA trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
SILVA is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
SILVA with a flurry of punches that miss.
The wants to stand and escape but SILVA is having none of it.

The looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The is breathing heavily.
SILVA looking to sit in guard and control but The gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.

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

SILVA has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The preventing the sweep.
The wants to control from the top but SILVA keeps moving.
SILVA wants to stand but The is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ANDERSON SILVA dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

The shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. SILVA manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
SILVA wants to sweep here but The controlling him for the moment.
The pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SILVA is keeping the position for now.
SILVA trying to keep a closed guard but The is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SILVA wants to stand up but The is controlling him.
SILVA looking to control.

SILVA has his foot on The's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The works his way back into a safe position though.
SILVA is breathing heavily.
The trying to control the position from guard on top but SILVA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

SILVA has an active guard here but The has managed to pass into half guard.
The wants to take a breather but SILVA is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SILVA pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SILVA throws a looping overhand right but The ducks down to avoid it.
SILVA shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The defends it nicely.
The misses with a takedown attempt

and SILVA counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SILVA.

The had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. SILVA defends it easily.
The looking for a sweep. Not yet The, not yet.
SILVA forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVA throwing shots but The is blocking nicely.
SILVA trying to mount his opponent but The defends it.

SILVA is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SILVA thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing The to regain full guard.
SILVA looking to sit in guard and control but The gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
SILVA tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ANDERSON SILVA has got the better of the ground game so far.
The looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts SILVA as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dekkers The. That's going to take a lot out of him.

SILVA closes the distance and clinches.

SILVA gets control of The's arms and successfully pulls guard. SILVA will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ANDERSON SILVA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

SILVA throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The was covering up waiting for the punch and SILVA finishes the takedown easily into guard.

The looking for submissions from the bottom but instead SILVA passes into half guard.

SILVA wants to work for an arm triangle but The is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The is looking for a sweep. SILVA is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SILVA is taking a breather. The 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SILVA's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The wants to get back to his feet.

SILVA stands up from half guard.
The has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from SILVA finds it's way round the side to connect with The's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
SILVA misses with a low kick as The jumps back.

SILVA looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

The has his feet on SILVA's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
SILVA buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The tries to clinch but SILVA moves away

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

The looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The 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.
SILVA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The is keeping the position for now.
Dekkers The has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The trying to control the position.
SILVA pushing down on The's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
SILVA wants to lay and pray for a moment but The keeps working.

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.
SILVA takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The trying to control but SILVA postures up.
SILVA blocks the strikes from The.
The is in trouble now - SILVA has advanced to mount!
SILVA is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
ANDERSON SILVA is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
SILVA looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
ANDERSON SILVA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well SILVA 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ANDERSON SILVA!