PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny SparBJJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva
vs
SparBJJ

185 cm
22
220 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiny SparBJJ!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SparBJJ doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of SparBJJ's head.
Silva winds up and cracks SparBJJ with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

SparBJJ kicks Silva off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

SparBJJ looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because SparBJJ has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
SparBJJ not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
SparBJJ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
SparBJJ is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva controlling the position for now.
Silva tries to get to full guard but SparBJJ has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.
SparBJJ is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from SparBJJ.

SparBJJ seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
SparBJJ is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

SparBJJ seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva moves into full guard.
SparBJJ postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ won't allow Silva to sweep him here.

Silva has his foot on SparBJJ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SparBJJ works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SparBJJ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva won't let SparBJJ get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
SparBJJ is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
SparBJJ regains half guard.
SparBJJ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but SparBJJ defends it.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from SparBJJ is defended easily by Silva.
SparBJJ takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. SparBJJ moves away and avoids it.
SparBJJ with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SparBJJ.
Junior Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny SparBJJ.
Silva wants to clinch up but SparBJJ keeps it at a distance.
SparBJJ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiny SparBJJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
SparBJJ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SparBJJ slips a straight right by Silva.
SparBJJ fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva thuds a left hand into SparBJJ's body.
SparBJJ is breathing heavily.
SparBJJ blocks a jab.
SparBJJ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
SparBJJ takes one on the button.
Silva jabs SparBJJ right on the nose. SparBJJ blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SparBJJ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in SparBJJ's half guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but SparBJJ keeps working.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but SparBJJ defends the submission attempt.
Silva is trying to control. SparBJJ wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva is looking to advance position but SparBJJ won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SparBJJ has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Junior Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into SparBJJ's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but SparBJJ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva trying to control but SparBJJ is working from the bottom.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SparBJJ is keeping the position for now.
SparBJJ throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
SparBJJ doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
SparBJJ is trying to improve his position.
Silva tries to move to mount but SparBJJ blocks the move with his legs.
Junior Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SparBJJ tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SparBJJ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
SparBJJ is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SparBJJ takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva wants to control but SparBJJ is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

SparBJJ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped SparBJJ's head back.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SparBJJ fails with the takedown.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
SparBJJ shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Junior Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny SparBJJ.
SparBJJ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through SparBJJ's defenses.
SparBJJ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
SparBJJ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with SparBJJ's head.
Nice defenses there by SparBJJ.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
SparBJJ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
SparBJJ thows a body shot but no joy.
SparBJJ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SparBJJ ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
SparBJJ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SparBJJ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting SparBJJ counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with a double jab.

SparBJJ shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva keeping moving, preventing SparBJJ from controlling successfully.
SparBJJ is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva seems keen to control SparBJJ's posture.
Tiny SparBJJ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. SparBJJ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SparBJJ defends well.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that SparBJJ can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead SparBJJ has moved into half guard.

SparBJJ is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva gets back to full guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva controls SparBJJ momentarily but SparBJJ frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Silva!
Junior Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.