PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reeves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Reeves
vs
Silva

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva blocks a head kick by Reeves.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reeves tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reeves to the ground. Reeves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick from Reeves lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Reeves throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Reeves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reeves delivers a nice body kick.
Reeves tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reeves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reeves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
David Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reeves works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side.

Reeves clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reeves.

Reeves drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reeves is on top in guard.
Reeves tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reeves controls the pace.

Reeves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reeves as he avoids it easily.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva looks winded!
Reeves tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Reeves clinches with his opponent.
Reeves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reeves successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Reeves working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Reeves trying to strike off his back.

Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reeves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Reeves's legs - danger averted.
Reeves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeves, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reeves content just to control the position 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.

David Reeves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Reeves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reeves throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Reeves sprawls well.
Reeves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.

Reeves takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reeves to keep the fight standing.

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.
Reeves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him.
Reeves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeves stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva trying to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because David Reeves wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Reeves misses with a wild combination.
Reeves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reeves connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Reeves breaks the clinch.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
David Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Reeves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Reeves counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Reeves to acknowledge the strikes.
Reeves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reeves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Reeves is winning the standup battle so far.
Reeves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
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!
Reeves pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Reeves lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reeves throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reeves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.

Reeves moves into the clinch.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Reeves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Reeves.

Reeves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reeves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Reeves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva is working an open guard so Reeves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reeves!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side.
Reeves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!

Reeves darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reeves wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reeves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reeves wants a takedown.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reeves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Reeves dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Reeves fails to land with a series of punches.
Reeves throws a shot to the body.
Reeves misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Reeves moved away.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reeves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Reeves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Reeves drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Reeves gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
David Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Silva.

Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Reeves pulls guard.
Reeves is trying to keep Silva in close.

Reeves has his feet on Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reeves.
David Reeves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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 to clinch.
Reeves misses with a head kick.
Reeves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva misses with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reeves.

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Reeves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeves wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Reeves has double underhooks.

Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Reeves moves into the clinch successfully.

Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
David Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reeves manages to avoid it.
Reeves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva tries to clinch but Reeves moves out of range.

Reeves closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Reeves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva tries to pull guard but Reeves won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reeves is defending well for now.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reeves is keeping busy.

Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reeves pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Reeves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reeves manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Reeves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samuel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Reeves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
David Reeves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Reeves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reeves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Reeves!
David Reeves decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.