PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Silva
vs
Faber

162 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

168 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcelo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Faber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faber defends well.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.

Silva has his foot on Faber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faber works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faber defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faber defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Faber defends easily.
Faber trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.

Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Faber uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work for a sweep but Faber has mounted him!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Faber closes the distance looking to clinch

so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva trying to move into half guard but instead Faber has managed to sweep!
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.

Silva looking for subs off his back but Faber has passed one foot through into half guard.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva tries to roll over but Faber keeps him under control.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Faber stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Faber shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Faber pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Faber is stalling here.
Silva tries to pull guard but Faber holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faber smiles and moves away.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Faber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Faber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Faber passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva is trying to work for a sweep but Faber has mounted him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcelo Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber.
Jonah Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faber's waist but Faber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faber tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva has his takedown stuffed

and Faber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Faber successfully pulls guard.

Silva has gone for a leg lock! Faber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva working for a triangle but Faber defends it easily.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marcelo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to control but Faber passes into half guard.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Faber is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Faber seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva wants to improve his position but Faber is controlling well.
Silva trying to hold on to Faber's head to control him but Faber postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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