PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natural Born Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natural Born Killer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

SilvA
vs
Born Killer

180 cm
18
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce SilvA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natural Born Killer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killer scores with a takedown into SilvA's guard.

SilvA looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killer preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

SilvA has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
SilvA wants to sweep but no luck.
Killer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Killer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by SilvA, who protects the arm well.
SilvA is looking for a sweep.

Killer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Killer looks gassed!

Killer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but SilvA is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
SilvA regains half guard.
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.
SilvA regains full guard. Nicely done.

SilvA has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

SilvA is looking for a triangle but Killer pushes his legs off easily.

SilvA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Killer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
SilvA bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killer's guard.

Killer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
SilvA looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killer has his foot on SilvA's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SilvA works his way back into a safe position though.
Killer wants to sweep here but SilvA controlling him for the moment.

Killer looking for a guillotine here but SilvA defends easily.

SilvA drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SilvA jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killer keeping full guard, as SilvA tries to pass.
SilvA sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Killer's guard.
SilvA passes to side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer sneaks back into half guard.
Killer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Killer is on top in guard.

SilvA escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killer looking to pass the guard.

SilvA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SilvA works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
SilvA manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

SilvA is working for a guillotine from mount but Killer frees his head quite easily.
Killer is desperately trying to improve his position but SilvA has a good base and remains in mount.
SilvA fails to advance to Killer's back.

SilvA working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer can't escape the position.

Killer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from SilvA.

SilvA jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Killer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Killer and SilvA has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

SilvA doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
SilvA has his takedown stuffed

and Killer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Killer tries to free his leg and advance position but SilvA is retaining full guard.
Killer is breathing heavily.
SilvA is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
SilvA keeping full guard, as Killer tries to pass.
SilvA lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killer!

SilvA working for a submission but Killer is keeping him at bay.

SilvA looking to secure an arm triangle but Killer defends it well.

SilvA looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
SilvA prevents Killer from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

SilvA looking to secure an arm triangle but Killer defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to get to half guard.
Killer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Killer looking for submissions off his back.

SilvA is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for SilvA to get the leverage.
Killer moves into full guard.
SilvA trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SilvA avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Killer working for a triangle but SilvA defends it easily.
Royce SilvA overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
SilvA pushes down on Killer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
SilvA is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Killer!

SilvA moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Killer has worked his arm free - good work by Killer!
Killer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Killer wants to improve his position but SilvA is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA tries to pass to full mount but Killer defends it.

SilvA is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
SilvA works his foot free and advances to mount.

SilvA is working for a guillotine from mount but Killer frees his head quite easily.

SilvA get's back to his feet.
SilvA doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Natural Born Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Killer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
SilvA regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. SilvA manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Killer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

SilvA has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
SilvA keeping full guard, as Killer tries to pass.

SilvA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Killer wants to control from the top but SilvA keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SilvA has an active guard here but Killer has managed to pass into half guard.
Killer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
SilvA bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
SilvA looking to pass the guard.
SilvA forces his way into half guard.
SilvA wants to pass to mount but Killer is defending the position.

SilvA looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
SilvA looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

SilvA in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Killer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from SilvA!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce SilvA!