PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Human Sacrifice. McGrady is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
McGrady

193 cm
28
267 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

188 cm
25
275 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGrady throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and McGrady finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGrady!
Silva misses with a head shot.
Silva landing shots from mount.

It looks like Bob McGrady has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
McGrady holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Silva tries to control but McGrady wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids the attempt from McGrady to control.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva looking to ground and pound but McGrady is blocking nicely.
McGrady gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is nestled in close to McGrady, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but McGrady has wrist control.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
McGrady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to move into half guard but instead McGrady has managed to sweep!

McGrady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGrady with a nice head shot there.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGrady is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
McGrady throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
McGrady struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silva tries to break free.
Silva trying to control the hands but McGrady won't let him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrady throwing wild punches that miss their target.
McGrady scores with punches and elbows.
Silva trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McGrady somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
McGrady lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob McGrady's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Silva lands with a good body shot.
McGrady misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That has opened up Bob McGrady's cut even more.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGrady napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but McGrady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGrady knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGrady keeps working.
Silva throws an elbow but McGrady slips to the side and avoids it well.

Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGrady has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by McGrady.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva prevents McGrady from moving into mount.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGrady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGrady prevents Silva from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady lands with a punch from half guard.
McGrady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGrady trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva wants to improve his position but McGrady is controlling well.
McGrady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGrady prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McGrady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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 has momentary wrist control but McGrady slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva trying to control the position.
McGradyis looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
McGrady wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but McGrady blocks nicely.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but McGrady blocks nicely.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but McGrady has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGrady dives on top into guard.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob McGrady's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGrady pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGrady.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
McGrady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGrady.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGrady under the eye.
McGrady swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.

Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrady is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McGrady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McGrady is looking to get to half guard.
McGrady tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva tries to control but McGrady wriggling away.
Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control the pace but McGrady is squirming around nicely.

Silva wants to finish this one by submission but McGrady is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
McGrady regains half guard.
McGrady is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady wants to get back to full guard.
Silva throwing shots but McGrady is blocking nicely.
McGrady is not content to let Silva control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but McGrady is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but McGrady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rich Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McGrady throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

McGrady gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. McGrady manages to retain guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Silva clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bob McGrady's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Silva stuffs the takedown.
McGrady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGrady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGrady is defended easily by Silva.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGrady sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. McGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.

McGrady drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rich Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva won't allow McGrady to sweep him here.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
McGrady tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGrady is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
McGrady wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGrady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
McGrady throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGrady throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva 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.
McGrady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGrady landing with the ground and pound.
McGrady trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep here but McGrady controlling him for the moment.
McGrady postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGrady is aware though and is defending well.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGrady's guard.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. McGrady uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by McGrady!
McGrady looking to pass the guard.
McGrady chips away with some ground and pound.
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.

McGrady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bob McGrady will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob McGrady's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGrady moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Rich Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
McGrady misses with a wild combination.
McGrady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGrady is defended easily by Silva.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. McGrady tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGrady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGrady lands a right hook to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables McGrady to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position but McGrady postures up.
McGrady working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGrady throwing strikes but missing.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGrady looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGrady controlling the position.
McGrady wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva postures up.
McGrady pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob McGrady.
McGrady cracks Silva with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but McGrady sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGrady but McGrady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGrady was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

The cut above Bob McGrady's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva keeps McGrady at a distance using the push kick.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGrady takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva cracks McGrady with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGrady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
McGrady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by McGrady or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
McGrady throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bob McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva throws a head kick but McGrady moves out of range.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of McGrady's side.
McGrady works Silva's body with a nice hook.
McGrady throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.

McGrady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An elbow from McGrady crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to control but McGrady postures up.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva is pressing down on McGrady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's 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 Rich Silva.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Silva!
Rich Silva retains his heavyweight title!
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