PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Scott
vs
SilvA

185 cm
23
178 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
177 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce SilvA!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott looks for the body kick but SilvA saw that one coming.
SilvA throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
SilvA connects with a high kick.
Maximus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Scott is predictable there
and SilvA counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and SilvA moves out of range easily.
SilvA throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SilvA swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
SilvA moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

SilvA scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from SilvA.
Scott trying to hold on to SilvA's head to control him but SilvA postures up.
SilvA throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA not landing any meaningful shots this time.
SilvA thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from SilvA.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
SilvA is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SilvA thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SilvA tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
SilvA missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
SilvA wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
SilvA moves nicely into side control.
Scott managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by SilvA.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Scott trying to control but SilvA postures up.

SilvA is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
SilvA looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

SilvA seems to be working for a kimura but Scott defends the submission attempt.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
SilvA is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
SilvA wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
SilvA tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
SilvA looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
SilvA shoots for a double leg takedown but Scott sprawls well. He's pushed SilvA's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
SilvA connects with a high kick.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SilvA was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SilvA moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
SilvA bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scott throws a leg kick that misses.
Scott misses with a double jab
and SilvA counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA just misses with a punch to the body.
SilvA fails with a takedown attempt.
SilvA lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
SilvA displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Scott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Scott finds it's way through SilvA's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Scott as SilvA shoots in.
Maximus Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce SilvA.
That kick from Scott tenderised SilvA's leg. SilvA is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from SilvA.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from SilvA.
SilvA lands with a kick to the temple. Scott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SilvA.
SilvA misses with a wild body shot.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Scott thows a leg kick but SilvA checks it
and SilvA counters with a straight right hand.
Scott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SilvA fails to land the takedown.
SilvA lands with a cross.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but SilvA swats him away and circles back towards the center.
SilvA fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Scott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Royce SilvA seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SilvA moves forwards but Scott connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scott lands a leg kick that knocks SilvA off balance momentarily.
Scott throws a lazy head kick
enabling SilvA to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SilvA.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scott.
SilvA is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scott rather than just go for the knockout.
SilvA avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott wants to land a leg kick but SilvA is out of range.
SilvA bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

SilvA closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but SilvA is proving a slippery customer.
SilvA wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
SilvA lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SilvA looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Scott throws a looping overhand right but SilvA ducks down to avoid it.
Scott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
SilvA fails with a takedown attempt.
SilvA avoids the body shot from Scott.
SilvA lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
SilvA lands a right hook to the body.
SilvA moves out of range of the leg kick from Scott.
SilvA throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a shot to the body.
SilvA misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scott. That's going to slow SilvA down.
Scott throws a front kick aimed at SilvA's knee but SilvA avoids it well.
SilvA uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
A jab from SilvA misses.
Scott throws a leg kick but SilvA checks it.
Scott throws a leg kick
and SilvA counters with a nice body shot.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
SilvA pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
SilvA is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
SilvA ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott throws a hook but SilvA avoids it easily.
SilvA avoids the head kick by Scott.
Scott misses with a body shot.
SilvA throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
SilvA shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but SilvA keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but SilvA ducks down to avoid it.
Scott misses with a looping left.
SilvA throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SilvA is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SilvA scores with a takedown into Scott's guard.
SilvA trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SilvA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott is looking to sweep but instead, SilvA has passed into half guard.
Scott won't allow SilvA to pass to mount.
Scott controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent SilvA from advancing to side control.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott keeping full guard, as SilvA tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Maximus Scott did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Scott misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Scott misses
and SilvA counters with a nice body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as SilvA checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scott wants to clinch up but SilvA keeps it at a distance.
SilvA blocks a leg kick.
SilvA misses with a straight right.
Scott throws a front kick aimed at SilvA's knee but SilvA avoids it well.
That kick from SilvA tenderised Scott's leg. Scott is trying to keep his angry face on.
SilvA shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scott sprawls well. Scott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. SilvA gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SilvA throws out the jab.
SilvA moves out of range of the body kick.
Scott thumps SilvA with a low kick.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
A big right from SilvA misses.
Scott misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from SilvA.
SilvA misses with a body shot
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
SilvA lands with a nice body kick.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and SilvA moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but SilvA checks it well.
SilvA throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but SilvA manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
SilvA is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.

SilvA rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on SilvA - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Scott misses with a body punch.
A short right from Scott on the inside.
SilvA tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scott just stands there and leans against the cage.

SilvA has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scott uses from the top position.
SilvA trying to control the position.

SilvA looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

SilvA is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

SilvA is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
SilvA wants to hit a switch here but Scott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for SilvA there!
Scott looking to control but SilvA is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA working to try and regain half guard.
Royce SilvA has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
SilvA is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SilvA is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce SilvA dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott scores with a nice head shot.
SilvA scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
SilvA ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
SilvA takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from SilvA - that will leave a mark!
SilvA connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Scott.
SilvA misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
A big left from SilvA misses.
SilvA works Scott's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from SilvA.
SilvA just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott wants to clinch
and SilvA counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. SilvA does a little dance to reset his feet.
SilvA wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Scott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
SilvA ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott throws a leg kick but SilvA checks it.
Scott walks into a jab.
SilvA fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with the takedown
and SilvA makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Scott connects with a body shot that sends SilvA's belly button to the back.
Scott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
SilvA shoots for a takedown but Scott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scott throws a leg kick
and SilvA cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from SilvA.
SilvA fails with a takedown attempt.
SilvA is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
SilvA throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott digs a good body shot into SilvA's ribs.
SilvA misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maximus Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce SilvA.
Scott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
SilvA's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice takedown defense from SilvA. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Scott throws a jab when SilvA was well out of range.
SilvA cracks the inside of Scott's front leg.

SilvA feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
SilvA preventing the sweep.
SilvA trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
SilvA scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
SilvA throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SilvA looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royce SilvA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think SilvA 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce SilvA!