PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen X is Coming as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Fernandez
vs
Silva

180 cm
24
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
28
166 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rudy Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Fernandez throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.

It looks like Eduardo Silva has been cut.

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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is pushing down on Fernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fernandez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Fernandez is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rudy Fernandez just wasn't active enough.
Fernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Fernandez 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 looking for a guillotine here but Fernandez defends easily.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernandez defends it easily.
Silva looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fernandez winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Fernandez trying to work for an americana but Silva has managed to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernandez defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez stands up from Silva's guard - Fernandez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Rudy Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Silva.

Fernandez has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Fernandez is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fernandez is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Fernandez tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.

Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandez is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Fernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernandez pinned against the cage. Fernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fernandez quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandez is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Fernandez tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Fernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.

Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fernandez quickly recovers to half guard.

Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Silva is working for a kimura but Fernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
Fernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernandez is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva works his way into side control.
Fernandez regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fernandez is controlling Silva's posture.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Fernandez scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rudy Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rudy Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in but Fernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.

Fernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandez off to one side.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernandez as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Fernandez.
Fernandez dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Fernandez's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.

Fernandez dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Fernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fernandez clinches with his opponent.

Fernandez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Silva stands and throws Fernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fernandez is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Fernandez holding on.
Fernandez is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva tries to move to mount but Fernandez blocks the move with his legs.
Fernandez struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez sneaks back into half guard.
Fernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rudy Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.

Fernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Fernandez won't allow it.
Fernandez looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fernandez is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fernandez.

Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Fernandez defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.

Fernandez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernandez defends it nicely.

Silva tries to sprawl but Fernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva gets full guard.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Fernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva controls Fernandez momentarily but Fernandez frees himself.
Fernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fernandez stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fernandez 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Rudy Fernandez!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Rudy Fernandez!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Rudy Fernandez!

Rudy Fernandez wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Rudy Fernandez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.