PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danes De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Like a G6. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

De Silva
vs
Rua

180 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danes De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua misses with the combination.
Rua throws a series of punches but De Silva moves out of range.
De Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Silva slips a jab and a cross from Rua.
De Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Rua misses with a body punch
enabling De Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
De Silva blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rua misses with a combination
and De Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
Rua looks gassed!
De Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Silva works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

De Silva lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rua sprawling to the canvas. De Silva follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rua hang on?

Rua is rocked!
De Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rua is still in real trouble! Can De Silva finish him?
De Silva controlling from mount.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, De Silva has taken his back.

Rua showing good submission defense here.

De Silva is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rua knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rua for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De Silva's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rua turns into De Silva and is now in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to stand but De Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

De Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
De Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Silva stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Rua's head.
Good exchange - De Silva coming out on top.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Silva works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by De Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Silva.
Rua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Silva digs a good body shot into Rua's ribs.
De Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua's head backwards.
De Silva lands with a shot to the body.
De Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Silva scores with a three punch combo!
De Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva works Rua's body with a nice hook.
De Silva lands a two punch combo.
De Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Silva connects with the punch.
De Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left and a right from De Silva both land. Nice combination.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from De Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Silva lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De 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 takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Silva thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
De Silva connects with a body shot.
Rua takes one to the chin there.
De Silva connects with a single shot there.
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from De Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Silva is looking to wear down Rua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Rua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Silva works the jab nicely.
Rua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Silva lands a body shot.
De Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Silva lands a two punch combo.
De Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rua.

De Silva drops Rua with a right and a left! De Silva comes rushing in but Rua regains his composure and manages to keep De Silva in guard.
De Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Silva advances to half guard.
De Silva stalling.
De Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danes De Silva dominated that round.
That's time! De Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

De Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Silva scores with a nice head shot.
De Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Rua throws a sloppy body shot
and De Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Rua misses with an uppercut.
De Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
De Silva with a hook.
De Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Silva cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Silva.
De Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rua is breathing heavily.
De Silva throws a series of strikes that have Rua backpedaling.
Rua walks into a left hand.
De Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
De Silva lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Silva tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Silva cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?

Oh, that's a big right hand from De Silva and Rua goes tumbling to the canvas! De Silva follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

De Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rua is just riding it out for now. De Silva eventually gives up the hold.

De Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Silva wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva trying to pass the guard but Rua defending well.

De Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua tries to kick De Silva off but De Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Silva not doing much here.
De Silva is looking to advance position but Rua won't allow it.

De Silva is working for a kimura but Rua is defending it quite comfortably.
De Silva wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Silva stands up and beckons Rua to join him on the feet.
De Silva lands with a right hand.
De Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danes De Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danes De Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
De Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
De Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rua walks into a left hand.
De Silva sizes up Rua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
De Silva works Rua's body with a nice hook.
De Silva connects with a body shot.
De Silva lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
De Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Silva lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
De Silva dips to his left and cracks Rua with an uppercut!
De Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rua on the side of the head.
Rua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Silva lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
De Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Rua's head back.
Rua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by De Silva.
De Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Silva!
De Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danes De Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

De Silva jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
De Silva lands with a good body shot.
Rua misses with a double jab
and De Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
De Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Silva lands with a shot to the body.
De Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Silva lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from De Silva.
De Silva stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
De Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. De Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Silva lands with a good body shot.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Rua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Rua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rua in his tracks.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from De Silva.
De Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Silva.
De Silva jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
De Silva lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.
De Silva clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from De Silva.
De Silva lands with a cross.
De Silva stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
De Silva lands a two punch combo.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Rua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as De Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
De Silva scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left and a right from De Silva both land. Nice combination.
De Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Silva with a jab.
De Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Rua misses with a double jab
and De Silva counters with a nice body shot.
De Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Silva throws a series of strikes that have Rua backpedaling.
De Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
De Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the cage and back into rage.
Rua takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.
A left lands for De Silva.
De Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Silva looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Silva.
Rua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It's a brutal combination of punches from De Silva! Rua is backing up but he can't get away as De Silva lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Rua and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danes De Silva!