PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabiano DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the cage accompanied by SERGIO ORTIZ LOWLIGHT - VOU TE VENCER SEU BUNDÃO. DeSilva has chosen Todd Rundgren - Bang On The Drum All Day as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Becker
vs
DeSilva

186 cm
24
210 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

190 cm
29
210 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva misses with a two punch combination.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from DeSilva. Those never looked like landing.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Becker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeSilva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Becker scrambles back to his feet.
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeSilva misses with a wild combination.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for DeSilva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeSilva misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva lands with a shot to the body.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSilva counters with a straight right hand.
DeSilva fails to land with a series of punches.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Becker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeSilva throws a series of punches but Becker avoids them all with ease.
DeSilva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with a one-two to the body.
David Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeSilva misses with a two punch combination.
DeSilva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Becker eats them both and turns towards DeSilva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
DeSilva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.
DeSilva with a nice cross.
DeSilva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeSilva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
DeSilva misses with a two punch combination.
DeSilva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Becker eats them both and turns towards DeSilva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
DeSilva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for DeSilva. That snapped Becker's head back.
Becker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva stalks Becker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Becker's face. Becker staggers backwards, shaken.
DeSilva misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSilva.
Becker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeSilva lands with a nice combination. Becker backs away looking to recover.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with a right hand to the body.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva counters with a nice uppercut.
DeSilva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DeSilva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Becker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Becker misses with a combination
and DeSilva counters with a nice body shot.
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
DeSilva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeSilva duly obliges.
DeSilva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Becker circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSilva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Becker backing up. Becker nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeSilva throws a series of punches but Becker moves out of range.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Becker with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for DeSilva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSilva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeSilva throws a series of punches but Becker moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Becker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeSilva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling DeSilva to counter with a crisp jab.
Becker misses with a combination
and DeSilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeSilva throws a right hand that Becker ducks under and follows up with a left that Becker also avoids with ease.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeSilva misses with a two punch combination.
DeSilva lands a two punch combo.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSilva counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeSilva!
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSilva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeSilva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSilva counters with a series of strikes. Becker will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeSilva misses with a wild combination.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a series of strikes. Becker will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeSilva throws a nice looking combination but Becker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting DeSilva counter with a right hand.
No joy there for DeSilva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeSilva throws a right and a left that Becker avoids nicely.
A combination from DeSilva does no damage.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Becker backing up. Becker nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.
DeSilva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Becker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
Becker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeSilva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano DeSilva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

DeSilva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fabiano DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSilva throws a series of punches but Becker moves out of range.
DeSilva lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Becker does no damage.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a two punch combo.
DeSilva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeSilva scores with a body shot.
Becker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSilva.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Becker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeSilva!
DeSilva throws a right hand that Becker ducks under and follows up with a left that Becker also avoids with ease.
Becker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeSilva tries to bum rush Becker with a series of wild strikes but Becker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSilva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.
DeSilva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a series of punches but Becker moves out of range.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a one-two to the body.
DeSilva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeSilva.
DeSilva stalks Becker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Becker's face. Becker staggers backwards, shaken.
DeSilva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeSilva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeSilva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with a two punch combo.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeSilva throws a nice looking combination but Becker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeSilva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Becker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva feints a jab promting Becker to slip. DeSilva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Becker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two 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.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva fails to land with a series of punches.
DeSilva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Becker.
DeSilva scores with a nice strike.
DeSilva stalks Becker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Becker's face. Becker staggers backwards, shaken.
DeSilva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Becker backing up. Becker nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSilva throws a series of strikes that have Becker backpedaling.
David Becker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Becker backing up. Becker nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Becker backing up. Becker nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.
Becker stalks DeSilva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DeSilva's face. DeSilva staggers backwards, shaken.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSilva counters with a series of strikes. Becker will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeSilva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Becker backs up against the cage.
Becker misses with a combination
and DeSilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSilva counters with a straight right hand.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.
DeSilva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSilva throws a right and a left that Becker avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from DeSilva.
Becker blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a two punch combo.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSilva counters with a nice kick to the body.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Becker backing up. Becker nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva counters with a series of strikes. Becker will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeSilva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

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.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.
DeSilva looks to land a combination but Becker avoids it well.
DeSilva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Becker circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
DeSilva throws a series of punches but Becker avoids them all with ease.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSilva counters with a good low kick that Becker was not able to check.
DeSilva throws a series of punches but Becker moves out of range.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeSilva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva counters with a two punch combo.
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva scores with a decent looking hook.
DeSilva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Becker backing up. Becker nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSilva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Becker's front leg but catches the back leg as Becker tries to avoid it.
DeSilva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.
DeSilva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Becker momentarily.
DeSilva looks to land a combination but Becker avoids it well.
DeSilva throws a series of punches but Becker moves out of range.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Becker backing up. Becker nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSilva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Becker.
DeSilva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeSilva works over Becker's head and body with a nice combination.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
Becker misses with a double jab
letting DeSilva counter with a right hand.
DeSilva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker slips a jab and a cross from DeSilva.
DeSilva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Becker circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSilva swinging wildly here.
DeSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a straight right hand.
Becker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeSilva misses with a double jab.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DeSilva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Becker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a series of punches but Becker moves out of range.
DeSilva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
David Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Becker checks the leg kick.
Becker misses with a combination
and DeSilva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeSilva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Becker thinking.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with an inside leg kick.
Becker misses with a combination
and DeSilva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeSilva tries to bum rush Becker with a series of wild strikes but Becker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
letting DeSilva counter with a right hand.
DeSilva misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSilva misses with a double jab.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeSilva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Becker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSilva counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeSilva!
DeSilva misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva looks to land a combination. Becker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeSilva scores with a nice strike.
DeSilva feints a jab promting Becker to slip. DeSilva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Becker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva counters with a two punch combo.
Becker drops his hands momentarily and DeSilva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Becker misses with a combination
and Becker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Becker backing up. Becker nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSilva feints a jab promting Becker to slip. DeSilva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Becker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva counters with a one-two to the body.
DeSilva throws a right hand that Becker ducks under and follows up with a left that Becker also avoids with ease.
DeSilva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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.
Becker misses with a double jab
and DeSilva counters with a right hand to the body.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fabiano DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeSilva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a one-two to the body.
Becker falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeSilva throws a combination. Becker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a series of strikes. Becker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSilva counters with a series of strikes. Becker will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeSilva misses with the combination.
DeSilva throws a series of punches but Becker moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Becker dodges the punch combination from DeSilva.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and DeSilva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Becker thinking.
Becker misses with a combination
and DeSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSilva 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano DeSilva!