PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

De Silva
vs
Jones

187 cm
24
185 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

186 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alvaro De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Silva shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones throws a head kick but De Silva moves out of range.
De Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
De Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro De Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Silva is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to bum rush De Silva with a series of wild strikes but De Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Silva.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva avoids the head kick by Jones.
De Silva avoids the head kick by Jones.
De Silva motions for Jones to come forward. De Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Alvaro De Silva has been cut.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for De Silva. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones lands a high kick!
De Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
De Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Silva is defended easily by Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. De Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones throws a head kick but De Silva moves out of range.
De Silva tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and De Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. De Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
De Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but De Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De Silva fails with the takedown.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones scores with a head kick. De Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for De Silva on that attempt.
De Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Silva tries to clinch up.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
De Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones throws a head kick but De Silva moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
De Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Silva.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Silva looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and De Silva moves out of range easily.
De Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

De Silva gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
De Silva wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
De Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alvaro De Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

De Silva misses with a leg kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Silva.
De Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jeff Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Silva is defended easily by Jones.
De Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro De Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Silva with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Silva throws a leg kick

and Jones counters with a flying knee that drops De Silva!

De Silva is rocked!
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oh De Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones advances to half guard.
De Silva seems to have got his legs back now.

Jones is working for a kimura but De Silva is defending it quite comfortably.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but De Silva is defending well.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Silva trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is taking a breather. De Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to De Silva's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but De Silva is defending well.
De Silva is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

De Silva looking for submissions off his back.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jones has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can De Silva defend it? Jones steps over the head and cranks it - De Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Jones!