PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dekkers The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Silva
vs
The

188 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Conviction
F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dekkers The!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva takes a swing at The's ribcage but misses.
The misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for The on that attempt.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by The.

Silva closes the distance and pushes The back into the cage.
The looking to stall.

Silva breaks the clinch.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
The fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexander Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dekkers The.
The wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but The blocks with his arms.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from The.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The up against the cage.
The tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position but The postures up.

Silva is working an open guard so The takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

The shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva tries to get to full guard but The has control of the leg.
Silva moves into full guard.
The trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position but The postures up.
The prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
The pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dekkers The was stalling too much, according to the referee.

The scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The is controlling him.
The postures up.
The is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing The from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to hit a switch here but The passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silva there!
The can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is looking to improve his position but The isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva!
The looks gassed!
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva wants to pass the guard but The is keeping the position.
The has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.

Silva stands up and waves to The to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dekkers The will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.

Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but The blocks it.
The tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually The drops back down to his feet.
The stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
The tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually The drops back down to his feet.
Silva tries to break free but The pushes him back against the cage.

Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The uses from the top position.
The trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but The is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Silva just wasn't active enough.

Silva closes the distance and pushes The back into the cage.
The working hard to break the clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
The jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. The gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dekkers The.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Silva pulls guard.
The looking to pass the guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva trying to control but The postures up.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but The is proving a slippery customer.

Silva is working an open guard so The takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva is pushing The up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.

Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.

Silva pushes The up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent The's takedown attempt.

Silva breaks the clinch.
The blocks a head kick by Silva.

Silva instigates a clinch.
The jumps guard but Silva stands there with The around his waist. The gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The.
The wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but The is just out of range.

The gets the takedown into side control.
Silva wants to control but The postures up.
The passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva!
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva reaches up and holds on to The to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The lands a nice shot to the head.

The working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
The prevents Silva from getting the reversal.

That's two 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.
The has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
The with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
The raining down shots from the mount!
Silva tries to hold on but The postures up.
Silva is in a horrible position here. The smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva wants to control but The postures up.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but The postures up.
The has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva tries to hold on but The postures up.
The looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The controlling the pace for now.
Silva tries to hold on but The postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dekkers The comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dekkers The!