PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daunte Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Getting Away with Murder-Papa Roach. Daunte Mauricio Silva had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for Daunte Mauricio Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mauricio Silva
vs
Rua

185 cm
22
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Attliction
S.W.A.T.

Hulk Supplementz

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daunte Mauricio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Rua!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauricio Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Rua tries to land a front kick but Mauricio Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mauricio Silva lands a two punch combo.
Mauricio Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mauricio Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Mauricio Silva.
Mauricio Silva throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Mauricio Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Rua.
Mauricio Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mauricio Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Mauricio Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rua moves out of range of the body kick.
Mauricio Silva throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mauricio Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Mauricio Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Rua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rua pulls Mauricio Silva in close to prevent any damage.

Mauricio Silva drops back looking for a leg! Rua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rua manages to kick Mauricio Silva off! Mauricio Silva jumps back into Rua's guard.
Rua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mauricio Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rua looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rua looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rua!

Rua decides to stand back up.
Rua throws a head kick but Mauricio Silva moves out of range.
Mauricio Silva shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daunte Mauricio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mauricio Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
Mauricio Silva is breathing heavily.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Mauricio Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mauricio Silva.
Mauricio Silva slips a jab from Rua.
Rua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mauricio Silva's head.

It looks like Daunte Mauricio Silva has been cut.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Mauricio Silva stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
Rua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Rua throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Mauricio Silva stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Rua follows into mount!

Mauricio Silva is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Mauricio Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Mauricio Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
Mauricio Silva regains half guard.
Rua controlling the action here.
Mauricio Silva seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauricio Silva is looking to improve his position.

Mauricio Silva actively working from the bottom here.

Rua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mauricio Silva wants to get back to full guard.

Mauricio Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rua throws a series of punches but Mauricio Silva moves out of range.
Mauricio Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mauricio Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Rua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Mauricio Silva drops back looking for a leg! Rua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rua manages to kick Mauricio Silva off! Mauricio Silva jumps back into Rua's guard.
Mauricio Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauricio Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mauricio Silva wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.

Rua pushes Mauricio Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rua is looking to slow Mauricio Silva down with leg kicks.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Mauricio Silva misses.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mauricio Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mauricio Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Royce Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mauricio Silva looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mauricio Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.
Rua feints and then cracks Mauricio Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mauricio Silva down.
Mauricio Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rua lands a front kick.
Mauricio Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua throws a head kick but Mauricio Silva moves out of range.
Rua throws a left that rocks Mauricio Silva and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rua dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Mauricio Silva regain composure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Rua stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Mauricio Silva shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.
Mauricio Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rua lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Mauricio Silva falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Royce Rua!