PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einar Einarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Einar Einarson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Da Silva
vs
Einarson

183 cm
22
204 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Einar Einarson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Einarson gets a takedown into half guard.
Einarson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Einarson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Einarson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Silva's head.
Da Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Einarson thows a huge punch but Da Silva dodges it nicely.
Einarson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einarson working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Einarson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Einarson trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva taking some punishment here, with Einarson in his half guard.
Einarson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Einarson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Da Silva to regain full guard.

Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Einarson defends easily.
Einarson lands a couple of elbows.
Einarson is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Einarson content to stall in guard here.
Einarson trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Einarson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einarson postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Einarson wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Einarson cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Einarson with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einarson landing with the ground and pound.
Einarson postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Einarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einarson stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Einarson.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Einarson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Einarson working some strikes from top position.

Da Silva working for a triangle but Einarson defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einarson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Einarson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Einarson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Einarson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Einarson slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Einarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Einarson has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Einarson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einar Einarson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Einarson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Einarson postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Einarson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Einarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Einarson slips an elbow through the middle.
Einarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Einarson lands a couple of elbows.
Einarson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Einarson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Einarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Einarson has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Einarson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Einarson slips an elbow through the middle.
Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Einarson is proving a slippery customer.
Einarson wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Einar Einarson has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Einarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Einarson postures up.
Da Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Einarson landing some decent shots from guard.
Einarson working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einarson works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from 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!
Einarson working some strikes from top position.
Einarson wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Einarson landing with the ground and pound.
Einarson trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.

Einarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Einarson has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Einarson postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Einarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Einarson chips away with some ground and pound.
Einarson trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Einarson landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Einarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Einarson working some strikes from top position.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Einarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Einarson stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva is controlling Einarson's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Einarson lands a couple of elbows.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Einarson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Einarson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Einarson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Einarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Einarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Einarson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Einarson from controlling successfully.
Einarson distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einar Einarson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Einarson shoots in but no luck this time.

Da Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Einarson being controlled here, momentarily.

Da Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Einarson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Silva, into his guard.
Einarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Einarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Einarson connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Einarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Einarson from controlling successfully.
Einarson with a nice head shot there.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Einarson.

Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Einarson defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Einarson tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Einarson is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einarson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Einarson is looking to improve his position but Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.

Da Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Einarson is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einarson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Einarson wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Pedro Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Da Silva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Einarson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Einarson!
Einarson with a nice head shot there.
Einarson chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva controls Einarson momentarily but Einarson frees himself.
Einarson lands a couple of elbows.
Einarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Einarson chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einarson trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Einarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Einarson postures up.
Einarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Einarson is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Einar Einarson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Einarson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Einar Einarson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Einarson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Einarson!