PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shachlo Popyachtsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popyachtsa has chosen Upyachka Dance as his entrance music. Shachlo Popyachtsa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Silva
vs
Popyachtsa

191 cm
24
200 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

190 cm
30
202 lbs
20 - 17 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shachlo Popyachtsa!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popyachtsa scores with a body shot.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Popyachtsa thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Popyachtsa swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popyachtsa scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a cross.
Popyachtsa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Popyachtsa misses with a series of wild punches.
Shachlo Popyachtsa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva looks for a takedown but Popyachtsa sprawls well.
Popyachtsa misses with a hook
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popyachtsa moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popyachtsa cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Popyachtsa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popyachtsa moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Popyachtsa misses with a wild combination.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Popyachtsa scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook but Popyachtsa avoids it easily.
Popyachtsa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popyachtsa thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Popyachtsa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popyachtsa.
Popyachtsa checks a leg kick nicely.
Popyachtsa scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Popyachtsa.
A right-left combo lands from Popyachtsa.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Popyachtsa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva wants to slow Popyachtsa down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shachlo Popyachtsa dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Popyachtsa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Silva is rocked!
Popyachtsa scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Popyachtsa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popyachtsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popyachtsa punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Popyachtsa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Popyachtsa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Popyachtsa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Popyachtsa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva thows a leg kick but Popyachtsa checks it
and Popyachtsa counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva throws a low kick but Popyachtsa avoids it.
Popyachtsa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popyachtsa checks the leg kick.
Popyachtsa throws a shot to the body.
Popyachtsa cracks Silva with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Silva tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Popyachtsa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Silva is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shachlo Popyachtsa!