PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Andrzejewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrzej Andrzejewski looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Andrzejewski
vs
Silva

190 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrzej Andrzejewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andrzejewski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Andrzejewski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andrzejewski sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrzejewski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrzejewski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andrzejewski forces his way into half guard.
Andrzejewski tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andrzejewski pulls his head out easily.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Andrzejewski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva looks gassed!

Andrzejewski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andrzejewski.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Andrzejewski wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andrzejewski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrzejewski is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.

Andrzejewski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Andrzejewski sits in half guard.

Andrzejewski is looking for a kimura here.
Silva gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrzejewski defends well.
Andrzejewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Andrzejewski wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrzejewski defends well.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Andrzejewski from controlling successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrzejewski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andrzejewski trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

Silva working for a triangle but Andrzejewski defends it easily.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Andrzejewski from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Andrzejewski drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Andrzejewski off! Andrzejewski jumps back into Silva's guard.
Andrzejewski passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Helio Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Andrzejewski counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Andrzejewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Andrzejewski defends easily.

Andrzejewski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!

Andrzejewski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrzejewski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andrzejewski slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Andrzejewski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andrzejewski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andrzejewski pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Andrzejewski.
Silva wants to improve his position but Andrzejewski is controlling well.

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

Silva is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Andrzejewski is tapping! Great win for Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helio Silva!
Helio Silva very nearly forgot to thank Happy Pills amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.