PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francisco De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Ratamahatta. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Silva
vs
Africanus

180 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scipio Africanus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Silva tries a head kick but it misses.

Africanus shoots in and gets a takedown into De Silva's guard.
Africanus controlling from the top position.

De Silva has an active guard here but Africanus has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Silva looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Africanus pushes past his half guard into mount!

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.
Africanus controlling his opponent.
De Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scipio Africanus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Africanus shoots in for a takedown but De Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Francisco De Silva has been cut.
De Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Africanus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Africanus misses with the combination.
De Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Africanus misses.
Francisco De Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Africanus looks to land a left hand but De Silva moved out of range nicely.
Africanus looks to land a combination but De Silva avoids it well.
Africanus misses with a few strikes there.
Africanus misses with a hook.
De Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Francisco De Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scipio Africanus.
De Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Africanus misses with a hook.

Africanus feints and as De Silva raises his hands in defense, Africanus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Africanus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva is wriggling around but Africanus manages to pass to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Africanus decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scipio Africanus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francisco De Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Africanus thows a body shot but no joy.
Africanus blocks a head kick by De Silva.
De Silva ducks under a wild hook from Africanus.
De Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Africanus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Africanus looks to throw the jab but De Silva is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Africanus or perhaps it was just good defense by De Silva which made him look bad.
Africanus misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Africanus.
Africanus misses with a looping right.
Africanus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Africanus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Silva checks it well.
De Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Africanus shoots in looking for a takedown but De Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Africanus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Africanus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Silva.
Africanus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Silva.
De Silva throws a head kick but Africanus moves out of range.

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.
Africanus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Africanus moves out of range easily.
Africanus takes a swing at De Silva's ribcage but misses.
Africanus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Silva is fending him off so far but Africanus persists. Nope, De Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Francisco De Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scipio Africanus.
Africanus blocks a head kick by De Silva.
De Silva throws a head kick but Africanus moves out of range.
De Silva staying out of range there.
De Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Africanus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Silva momentarily.
Africanus throws an overhand right that lands on De Silva's shoulder, as De Silva tries to avoid the shot.
De Silva lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus throws a jab but it's blocked by De Silva.
Africanus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Africanus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
De Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Africanus moves out of range easily.
Africanus throws a looping overhand right but De Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Africanus throws a series of punches but De Silva moves out of range.
De Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Africanus throws a right hand that De Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that De Silva also avoids with ease.
De Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Africanus missing with a left hand there. De Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Africanus throws a hook but De Silva avoids it easily.
Africanus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Silva.
Africanus shoots in looking for a takedown. De Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Africanus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Francisco De Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Africanus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Africanus thows a body shot but no joy.
Africanus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Silva slips under a jab.
De Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Africanus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scipio Africanus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Africanus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scipio Africanus!