PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Div Hynd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hynd comes into the arena with A7X - the beast and the harlot blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hynd
vs
Silva

190 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Div Hynd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alvaro Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hynd clinches.
Silva tries for a takedown but Hynd manages to get underhooks.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Hynd tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.

Hynd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hynd trying to land knees to the body.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hynd's efforts to push away.
Hynd wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva looking to stall.
Silva keeps control of Hynd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hynd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hynd misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva tries to stall but Hynd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Hynd jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hynd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hynd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva trying to control but Hynd is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alvaro Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hynd.
Hynd fails with the takedown.

Silva forces Hynd back against the cage and clinches.
Silva tries to pull guard but Hynd won't allow it.
Silva prevents a body shot from Hynd.
Hynd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva is working for takedown but Hynd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Div Hynd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Silva.
Silva is trying to stall.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Hynd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hynd has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Hynd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Silva.

It looks like Div Hynd has been cut.

Hynd breaks the clinch.
Hynd tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Hynd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Silva pulls Hynd into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hynd from controlling successfully.
Silva is controlling Hynd's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to control.
Hynd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hynd trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Div Hynd just wasn't active enough.
Silva leaves Hynd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hynd is breathing heavily.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hynd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hynd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hynd avoids a kick to the body.
Silva scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Hynd.
Good exchange - Hynd coming out on top.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Hynd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hynd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Div Hynd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hynd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Hynd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hynd as he jumps to the side.
Hynd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Hynd tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hynd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hynd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Silva darts in and clinches Hynd up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Hynd has him pressed against the cage.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hynd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hynd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Hynd back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hynd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva has Hynd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hynd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hynd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva prevents Hynd from breaking the clinch.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hynd manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hynd shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva looks for a takedown but Hynd sprawls well.
Silva throws a body punch but Hynd moves out of range.

Hynd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hynd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hynd tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Hynd stuffs the takedown.
Hynd throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.

Hynd tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hynd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hynd's defenses.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hynd blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hynd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hynd shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Hynd back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Div Hynd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hynd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Div Hynd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Hynd back into the cage.

Silva pulls Hynd into guard.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is trying to control the position but Hynd postures up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hynd from controlling successfully.
Hynd is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hynd!
Hynd gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into full mount! Hynd won't be happy about that!
Hynd is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hynd tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hynd is looking to escape.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Silva stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hynd throws a one two combo.

Hynd rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva works over Hynd's head and body with a nice combination.
Hynd tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Hynd shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Hynd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hynd fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Div Hynd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hynd is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hynd is defending well for now.

Hynd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Silva has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hynd manages to break the clinch.
Hynd blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Hynd.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hynd enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hynd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Silva stands up from Hynd's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alvaro Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hynd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Alvaro Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Div Hynd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Silva pulls guard successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Silva!