PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mustaf Fengap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 135lb limit. Mustaf Fengap came in at 136.8 and Adrian Silver came in at 136.1 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Fengap
vs
Silver

174 cm
23
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustaf Fengap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adrian Silver!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver throws a hook but Fengap avoids it easily.
Silver misses with a double jab.
Silver fails with the takedown.
Fengap with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Fengap is looking for a triangle but Silver pushes his legs off easily.
Silver wants to pass the guard but Fengap is keeping the position.

Fengap escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silver would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silver is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fengap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Fengap escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver won't allow Fengap to sweep him here.
Fengap keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.

Fengap looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fengap is breathing heavily.
Silver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fengap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silver wants to pass the guard but Fengap is keeping the position.
Silver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silver preventing the sweep.

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

Silver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silver showed some decent athleticism there.
Silver is trying to control the action in half guard but Fengap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fengap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fengap tries to get out of the position.
Fengap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silver.
Silver throwing shots but Fengap is blocking nicely.
Silver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fengap's head.
Fengap wants to get back to full guard.

Fengap is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silver pulls his head out easily.
Fengap is trying to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Silver feints and as Fengap raises his hands in defense, Silver changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fengap keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Fengap trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver looking to pass the guard.

Fengap working for a triangle but Silver defends it easily.
Silver is in close to Fengap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silver slips nicely into half guard.
Silver is trying to control. Fengap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Silver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fengap is just riding it out for now. Silver eventually gives up the hold.
Silver missing with the ground and pound from half 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.

Silver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silver is keen to just control but Fengap is a slippery customer.
Fengap manages to get to full guard.
Silver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fengap swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Fengap is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Silver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Decent striking displayed by Silver there.
Silver with a poor takedown

and Fengap counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Silver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fengap trying to pass the guard but Silver defending well.
Silver is staying active underneath Fengap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silver wants to get back to full guard.

Fengap seems to be working for a kimura but Silver defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fengap is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Fengap drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silver!
Fengap looking for a sweep but Silver has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silver controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fengap takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fengap tries to improve his position but instead Silver has taken his back!
Silver not allowing Fengap to control his hands.

Silver looking for the choke but no joy.
Fengap is trying to break free.
Silver is not going to allow Fengap to sit and survive in this position.
Silver controlling well, preventing Fengap from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver trying to control.
Fengap turns into Silver and is now in his guard.
Fengap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fengap drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silver manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fengap has Silver in his guard.
Silver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Fengap has an active guard here but Silver has managed to pass into half guard.
Silver trying to control the action but Fengap is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Silver content to control rather than advance.
Adrian Silver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fengap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Fengap throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silver looking to pass the guard.
Fengap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Silver wants to control from the top but Fengap keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adrian Silver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Fengap shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Fengap from controlling successfully.

Fengap drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silver dives on top into guard.
Fengap can't keep his opponent in guard - Silver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Silver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fengap doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fengap looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fengap looking for submissions off his back.
Fengap wants to improve his position but Silver is controlling well.
Fengap is trying to stand.
Fengap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silver trying to control from half guard but Fengap is working away.

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.
Silver prevents Fengap from improving his position.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Silver.
Fengap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silver wants to control but Fengap is keeping him busy.
Fengap struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fengap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silver trying to control the action but Fengap is working from the bottom.

Silver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adrian Silver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fengap stops Silver from passing to mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fengap throws a combination that misses
and Silver counters with a nice uppercut.
Silver misses with a takedown attempt

and Fengap counters with a takedown into side control.

Fengap is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silver has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fengap asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Silver prevents Fengap from moving into mount.

Fengap is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mustaf Fengap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Fengap actively working from the bottom here.
Silver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fengap keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mustaf Fengap.
I think Silver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Silver!