PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nina Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Silk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem-Not Afraid. Casey Silk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nina Oliva's chin.

Oliva
vs
Silk

205 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

173 cm
27
155 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nina Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Silk!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Silk.
Oliva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Silk.
Oliva fails with the takedown

and Silk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silk looking to pass the guard.
Oliva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Oliva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silk wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
Silk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliva is breathing heavily.
Silk chips away with some ground and pound.
Silk connects with a couple of short punches.
Silk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silk is aware though and is defending well.
Silk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silk lands a couple of digs.

Silk drops back looking for a leg! Oliva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliva manages to kick Silk off! Silk jumps back into Oliva's guard.
Silk lands a couple of digs.
Silk lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silk pushing down on Oliva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oliva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silk.
Oliva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Silk connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silk working the ground and pound effectively.
Silk controlling from the full mount.
Silk landing punches.
Silk landing punches.
Silk looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Silk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva tries for a takedown but Silk circles away easily

and Silk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oliva!

Oliva is rocked!
Silk with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Oliva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A big strike lands for Silk! That's really hurt Oliva and he's turned his back - Silk keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Silk jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Silk!