PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Silva comes to the cage accompanied by X is Coming. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Silva

182 cm
23
166 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

172 cm
27
168 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger Silva misses with a head kick.
Eduardo Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eduardo Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Roger Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Eduardo Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roger Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Eduardo Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roger Silva's guard.
Eduardo Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Roger Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eduardo Silva is pushing down on Roger Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roger Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Eduardo Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.

Eduardo Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roger Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Eduardo Silva trying to mount his opponent but Roger Silva defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Roger Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roger Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Eduardo Silva wants to take a breather but Roger Silva is having none of it.

Roger Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Eduardo Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eduardo Silva passes to full mount!
Roger Silva tries to reverse the position but Eduardo Silva maintains control.

That's two 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.
Eduardo Silva content just to control the position here.
Eduardo Silva tries to control but Roger Silva wriggling away.

Eduardo Silva has hold of Roger Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Roger Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roger Silva tries to lock up and control but Eduardo Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Eduardo Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roger Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Roger Silva!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo Silva working away.

Eduardo Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roger Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Eduardo Silva but great work by Roger Silva.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roger Silva working away.
Eduardo Silva tries to bench press Roger Silva off him but Roger Silva keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Roger Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roger Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eduardo Silva keeps working.
Eduardo Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Roger Silva has passed into mount! Damn!

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.
Roger Silva controlling from mount.
Eduardo Silva is looking to improve his position but Roger Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Roger Silva controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eduardo Silva working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eduardo Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Roger Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Eduardo Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roger Silva is looking to slow Eduardo Silva down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Roger Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eduardo Silva shoots for a takedown but Roger Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roger Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roger Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Eduardo Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roger Silva. Roger Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Roger Silva.
Roger Silva misses with an uppercut. Eduardo Silva saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eduardo Silva.
Nice sprawl there from Roger Silva as Eduardo Silva shoots in.
Roger Silva thuds his right hand into Eduardo Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roger Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roger Silva connects with a leg kick. Eduardo Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eduardo Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eduardo Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eduardo Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roger Silva. Roger Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Roger Silva is looking to slow Eduardo Silva down with leg kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eduardo Silva.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roger Silva.
Eduardo Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roger Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eduardo Silva manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Roger Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eduardo Silva doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Roger Silva.
Eduardo Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roger Silva swivels and escapes.
Roger Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Roger Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Eduardo Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Roger Silva which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger Silva is looking to slow Eduardo Silva down with leg kicks.
Roger Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Eduardo Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roger Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Eduardo Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Roger Silva manages to control the position for a moment.
Roger Silva is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roger Silva is looking to escape.
Roger Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Eduardo Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Eduardo Silva tries to take Roger Silva's back but instead Roger Silva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Roger Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Eduardo Silva has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Eduardo Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Roger Silva is on top in guard.
Eduardo Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roger Silva gets full guard.
Eduardo Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roger Silva is trying to control the position but Eduardo Silva postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eduardo Silva won't allow Roger Silva to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Eduardo Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roger Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Eduardo Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Eduardo Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roger Silva's waist but Roger Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eduardo Silva off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Eduardo Silva with that takedown attempt.
Eduardo Silva shoots in and drives through. Roger Silva sprawls well.

Roger Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roger Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eduardo Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Roger Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Roger Silva.

Roger Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eduardo Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Roger Silva moves into the clinch.

Roger Silva breaks the clinch.
Eduardo Silva throws a lazy right hand but Roger Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roger Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eduardo Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Roger Silva.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roger Silva, right into the meat.
Roger Silva wants to clinch.
Eduardo Silva looks for a takedown but Roger Silva sprawls well.
Eduardo Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eduardo Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roger Silva as he jumps to the side.
Eduardo Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Roger Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Eduardo Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eduardo Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roger Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Eduardo Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roger Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eduardo Silva's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roger Silva.
Roger Silva punishes Eduardo Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Roger Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eduardo Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick there by Roger Silva.
Eduardo Silva fails to land the takedown.
Eduardo Silva moves forwards but Roger Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eduardo Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roger Silva.
Roger Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eduardo Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eduardo Silva connects with a single shot there.
Roger Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Eduardo Silva shoots in for a takedown but Roger Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Roger Silva throws a leg kick which misses Eduardo Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Eduardo Silva tries to avoid it.

Roger Silva moves into range and clinches up with Eduardo Silva.
Eduardo Silva jumps guard but Roger Silva stands there with Eduardo Silva around his waist. Eduardo Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eduardo Silva tries to pull guard but Roger Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Eduardo Silva drops back down to his feet.
Eduardo Silva jumps guard but Roger Silva stands there with Eduardo Silva around his waist. Eduardo Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eduardo Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roger Silva smiles and moves away.
Roger Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roger Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eduardo Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roger Silva but Roger Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo Silva dives in and grabs Roger Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roger Silva pushes down on Eduardo Silva's head and hops out.
Eduardo Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roger Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by Roger Silva.
A good leg kick by Roger Silva.
Roger Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roger Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roger Silva stuffs the takedown.
Eduardo Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roger Silva tries to avoid it but Eduardo Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roger Silva to the ground. Roger Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roger Silva.
Roger Silva thuds his right hand into Eduardo Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eduardo Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roger Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roger Silva throws a leg kick which misses Eduardo Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Eduardo Silva tries to avoid it.
Eduardo Silva fails to land the takedown.
Roger Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eduardo Silva momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roger Silva 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Silva!