PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wylde Rhoads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Wylde Rhoads

185 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Wylde Rhoads!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wylde Rhoads. Wylde Rhoads circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Junior Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a stiff right hand.
Wylde Rhoads misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Wylde Rhoads throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Wylde Rhoads connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Junior Silva has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wylde Rhoads has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wylde Rhoads defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde Rhoads throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva lands a jab to Wylde Rhoads's midsection.
Silva is looking to wear down Wylde Rhoads with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Wylde Rhoads lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Wylde Rhoads connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses the body punch
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Wylde Rhoads defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Wylde Rhoads is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wylde Rhoads misses the target.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a hook

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
Silva trying to control from Wylde Rhoads's half guard. Wylde Rhoads has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wylde Rhoads is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.

Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wylde Rhoads holding on.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wylde Rhoads, who protects the arm well.

Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wylde Rhoads rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Wylde Rhoads!

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wylde Rhoads must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Wylde Rhoads will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Wylde Rhoads misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva tries for a takedown but Wylde Rhoads sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wylde Rhoads 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.
Silva misses with a straight right.

Wylde Rhoads gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Wylde Rhoads pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wylde Rhoads is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks Wylde Rhoads but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wylde Rhoads is working to get back to half guard.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes here but Wylde Rhoads is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wylde Rhoads is looking to get to half guard.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wylde Rhoads is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.

Silva goes for an armbar but Wylde Rhoads turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wylde Rhoads.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Wylde Rhoads has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Wylde Rhoads postures up.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wylde Rhoads pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wylde Rhoads looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wylde Rhoads pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Wylde Rhoads is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wylde Rhoads sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wylde Rhoads!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Wylde Rhoads is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva tries for a takedown but Wylde Rhoads sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wylde Rhoads.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Wylde Rhoads is just out of range.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wylde Rhoads counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads moves away from the strike by Silva.
Wylde Rhoads keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wylde Rhoads drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wylde Rhoads throws an off balance right hand
and Wylde Rhoads takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Wylde Rhoads throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wylde Rhoads looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Wylde Rhoads throws a right hand that misses

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wylde Rhoads's guard now.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wylde Rhoads swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wylde Rhoads really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wylde Rhoads works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wylde Rhoads dives on top into guard.

Silva working for a triangle but Wylde Rhoads defends it easily.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wylde Rhoads is one step ahead there.

Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wylde Rhoads postures up.

Silva has his foot on Wylde Rhoads's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wylde Rhoads works his way back into a safe position though.

Silva looking for subs off his back but Wylde Rhoads has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wylde Rhoads wants to stand but Silva has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wylde Rhoads pulls his head out easily.
Wylde Rhoads trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries to roll over but Wylde Rhoads keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Wylde Rhoads comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wylde Rhoads 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jake Wylde Rhoads!