PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prime Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Prime Time's chin.

Time
vs
Silva

183 cm
31
225 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

185 cm
24
220 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prime Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Time rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Time prevents it.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Silva blocking some punches.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Time tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Time misses with a body punch.
Time lands with a short shot to the head.
Time scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Prime Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Time gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva tries for a takedown but Time manages to get underhooks.
Time pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Time lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Time on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Stalling in the clinch from Time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Time.
Time struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Time can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Time wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Time slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Time scoring with some ground and pound.
Time has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Time trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Time can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Time is aware though and is defending well.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Time stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.

Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Time is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to keep control of the position but Time is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Time tries to escape the position.
Time trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
Time tries to break free.

Time defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva has Time flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Time is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Time uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Time tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Time throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Time lands with a thumping leg kick.
Time jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Time throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Prime Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Time throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Time looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Time wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Time fails with an attempt to clinch.

Time has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Time.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time lands with a right to the head.
Time lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Time has him pressed against the cage.
Time lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Time lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Time scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Time lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Time creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Time regains guard.
Time wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Time pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Junior Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva won't allow Time to sweep him here.
Time pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Prime Time wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Time swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Time tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva tests Time's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Time misses with a hook.
Time tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time is looking to score with low kicks.
Time missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Time walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Time had a free shot at his head there.
Time lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Time takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Time missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Time thows a left - swing and a miss!
Time feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Time dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Time fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Time misses.
Time is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva shoots in but Time avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Time pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Time rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Time stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Time.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time stalling the fight.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Time to work.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prime Time has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Time tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Time back against the cage.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
Time is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Time down to the mat. Time avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Time throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Time stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Prime Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time lands with a nice body kick.
Time pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Time. Time circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Time connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Prime Time is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Prime Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Time tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Time throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Time thinking.
Time on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Time.

Time gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time working aggressively here.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Time pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Time gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Time lands a shoulder strike.
Time tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Time.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Time lands a nice uppercut.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Time shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Time fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Time is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Time chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Time.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva moves away from the strike by Time.
A solid body kick from Time.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Time circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Time shows good takedown defense.
Time throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.

Time clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Time clearly takes that round.
That's time! Time's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva blocks a leg kick.
Time connects with a jab.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time lands an uppercut.
Time lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Time works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Time throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Time creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Time is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Time makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Time.
Time tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working for takedown but Time is calmly controlling the position for now.
Time is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Time into the cage.
Silva is trying to drag Time to the mat but Time just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Time lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Time is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Time into the cage.
Time softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Time lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Time working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Time blocks a body shot from Silva.
Time lands a right hand.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Time shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prime Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.
A hook to the body from Time.
Time lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Time.
Time knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Time is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Time is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Time tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Time working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva advances to half guard.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Time is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Time is working away.
Time desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Time is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Time tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Junior Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Time throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Time throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Time scores with a push kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Time shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Time throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva moves out of range as Time throws a body kick.
Time throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Time had his way with Junior Silva in that round.
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. This is the final round!

Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Time swivels and escapes.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Time.
Time misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Time looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Time throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Time.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
Good leg kick by Time there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time prevents the takedown attempt.
Time lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Time works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Time tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Time lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prime Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.
Silva is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Time shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva letting Time take a breather here.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Time.
Time working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Time misses with a punch to the body.
Junior Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Time.
Still in the clinch, Time scores with a nice short uppercut.
Time lands a nice uppercut.
Silva tries for a takedown but Time manages to get underhooks.
Silva tries for a takedown but Time manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Time as Silva tries to tie him up.
Time lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Good body shot from Time.
Time avoiding damage.
Time stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Time lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Silva pulls Time into guard.
Time trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Time trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Time is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Prime Time has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Time connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Prime Time is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Time moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Time throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Time scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Time tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Time's head.
Time tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva wants to take a breather but Time is having none of it.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Time to regain full guard.
Time keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Time is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Time has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Time is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prime Time showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Time has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prime Time!
After winning the bout, Prime Time thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.