PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bel Lev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva
vs
Lev

208 cm
24
302 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bel Lev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Lev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Silva takes a little break here. Lev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lev is trying to get back to half guard.
Lev gets back to half guard.
Silva not doing much here.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lev on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lev actively working from the bottom here.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lev has eaten all the pies!

Lev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lev counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lev asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva tries to buck Lev off but Lev is having none of it.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lev's best efforts.

Lev is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Lev stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Lev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Silva is pushing Lev's head away, looking to escape. Lev manages to hold on to the position though.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Lev keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to buck Lev off.
Silva is not content to let Lev control the position.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Lev tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Lev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lev throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.
Lev is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to bench press Lev off him but Lev keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bel Lev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lev quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva stalling.
Lev wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.

Lev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lev actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Lev trying to control from the bottom.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lev tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

We're going to have a standup here because Igor Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lev counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lev is breathing heavily.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Lev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lev is one step ahead there.
Lev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva has his feet on Lev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Igor Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Igor Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Lev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lev is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Lev working to try and regain half guard.
Lev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Lev tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lev's half guard.
Silva stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lev actively working from the bottom here.

Lev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bel Lev!