PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Wafflecone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Silva
vs
Wafflecone

175 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jefferson Wafflecone!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wafflecone misses with a combination
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wafflecone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wafflecone misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Wafflecone throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wafflecone looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva cracks a nice hook into Wafflecone's ribs.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wafflecone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Wafflecone gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wafflecone keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wafflecone prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva is trying to push Wafflecone away but Wafflecone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Wafflecone breaks from the clinch.
Wafflecone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Wafflecone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wafflecone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wafflecone off to one side.
Silva digs a good body shot into Wafflecone's ribs.
Silva is looking to wear down Wafflecone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wafflecone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Silva clinches up with Wafflecone and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wafflecone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wafflecone gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Wafflecone is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wafflecone has his back to the cage.
Wafflecone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wafflecone can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wafflecone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Wafflecone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wafflecone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wafflecone.
Wafflecone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wafflecone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Wafflecone moved away.
Wafflecone is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wafflecone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wafflecone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wafflecone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wafflecone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wafflecone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Wafflecone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wafflecone tries to clinch up.
Wafflecone wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Wafflecone moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wafflecone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wafflecone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wafflecone misses with a few strikes there.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wafflecone.
A bone on bone clash there as Wafflecone blocks the leg kick.
Silva sizes up Wafflecone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Wafflecone moves away and avoids it.
Wafflecone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wafflecone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wafflecone swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Silva catches Wafflecone right on the button with a cross.
Wafflecone misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Wafflecone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva tries to work over Wafflecone's front leg with a kick but Wafflecone checks it.
Wafflecone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wafflecone.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Wafflecone darts in trying to clinch
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva moves away from the strike by Wafflecone.
Jefferson Wafflecone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wafflecone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a right and a left that Wafflecone avoids nicely.

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 slips under a jab from Wafflecone.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Wafflecone checks it.
Wafflecone misses with a double jab.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wafflecone in his tracks.
Wafflecone is looking to clinch.

Wafflecone gets a clinch.

Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wafflecone misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wafflecone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva throws a leg kick but Wafflecone checks it.
Wafflecone checks a low kick from Silva.
A combination from Wafflecone does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wafflecone lands a jab-cross combination.
Wafflecone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva misses with a body kick.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Wafflecone in a clinch.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Wafflecone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Wafflecone misses with a head kick.

Wafflecone clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wafflecone prevents it.
Wafflecone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva is working for takedown but Wafflecone is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wafflecone.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wafflecone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Wafflecone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wafflecone breaks the clinch.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Wafflecone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wafflecone doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wafflecone at a distance.
Wafflecone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Wafflecone stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Wafflecone misses.
A clash of legs there as Wafflecone blocks the low kick.
Wafflecone slips under a jab.
Wafflecone misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Wafflecone blocks the low kick.

Wafflecone forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Wafflecone looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Wafflecone.

That's two 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 trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wafflecone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wafflecone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Wafflecone breaks the clinch.
Wafflecone tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Wafflecone looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Wafflecone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Wafflecone tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva with a jab.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wafflecone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Wafflecone looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Wafflecone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Wafflecone moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wafflecone tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Wafflecone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Wafflecone misses with the combination.
Wafflecone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wafflecone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mike Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wafflecone misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Wafflecone.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wafflecone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wafflecone on the side of the head.
Silva stalks Wafflecone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wafflecone's face. Wafflecone staggers backwards, shaken.
Wafflecone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Wafflecone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wafflecone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wafflecone prevents a takedown attempt there.

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.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wafflecone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wafflecone with a knee to the head.
Wafflecone trying to land knees to the body.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Wafflecone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Wafflecone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva lands a jab to Wafflecone's midsection.
Silva avoids the body shot from Wafflecone.
Silva looks to land a combination. Wafflecone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wafflecone tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wafflecone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Wafflecone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wafflecone trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva throws a leg kick that is checked

and Wafflecone counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Wafflecone from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wafflecone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Wafflecone is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wafflecone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wafflecone's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wafflecone tries to break free.

Wafflecone is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silva gets his way!

Silva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Silva keeps control of the position as Wafflecone tries to break free.
Silva has good solid back control here.
Silva has the hooks in. Wafflecone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Silva is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wafflecone knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wafflecone for a finish.

Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wafflecone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silva's guard. Nice work there by Wafflecone.
Wafflecone 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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wafflecone defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Wafflecone from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wafflecone!
Wafflecone wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wafflecone is holding on tight.
Wafflecone is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.

Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wafflecone has worked his arm free - good work by Wafflecone!

Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Wafflecone is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wafflecone is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Silva is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Silva has control of Wafflecone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wafflecone regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wafflecone is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Wafflecone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Silva.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jefferson Wafflecone!