PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henderson Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilsooooon James Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson Cormier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wilsooooon James Da Silva's chin.

Cormier
vs
James Da Silva

180 cm
23
223 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

183 cm
32
215 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Brute
Fight Night Nutrition

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier misses with a wild body shot.

Cormier moves into the clinch successfully.
James Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cormier smiles and moves away.
Cormier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Cormier does no damage.

Cormier gets a clinch.
James Da Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cormier prevents it.

Cormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cormier throws a right hand that James Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that James Da Silva also avoids with ease.

Cormier darts in and clinches James Da Silva up against the cage.

Cormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier takes a swing at James Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Cormier swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Cormier has managed to clinch.

Cormier breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cormier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier. James Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cormier tries to clinch up but James Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Cormier tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Cormier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Cormier moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Cormier coming out on top.
Henderson Cormier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cormier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
Cormier is looking to clinch but James Da Silva is avoiding it.
Cormier throws out a loose jab but James Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries to clinch but James Da Silva is having none of it.

Cormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cormier stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier missing with knees to the body.

Cormier breaks the clinch.
Cormier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier misses with a few strikes there.

Cormier clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henderson Cormier dominated 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.

Cormier has James Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Cormier's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Cormier breaks the clinch.
James Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cormier takes the fight into the clinch.

Cormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Da Silva slips a jab from Cormier.
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Cormier.
Good shot there by Cormier.
Cormier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cormier swings for the body but James Da Silva moves out of range.
Cormier scores with a decent looking hook.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up but James Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Cormier misses.
Cormier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Cormier gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cormier slows down the pace here.

Cormier breaks the clinch.
James Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Cormier clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cormier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cormier pressing his opponent against the cage.

James Da Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cormier looks like he's trying to stand up.
James Da Silva is taking a breather. Cormier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James Da Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cormier is staying active underneath James Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier pushes James Da Silva off looking to stand but James Da Silva dives back in and keeps control.

Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by James Da Silva.
James Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Cormier is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormier tries to kick James Da Silva off but James Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henderson Cormier dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up but James Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier scores with a jab. James Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cormier misses with a series of wild punches.

Cormier forces James Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.

James Da Silva jumps guard.
Cormier tries to stand but James Da Silva is controlling from the bottom.
James Da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cormier tries to kick James Da Silva off but James Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier wants to get back to his feet.

James Da Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Cormier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James Da Silva is trying to control. Cormier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Cormier is defending the position.

James Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cormier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cormier tries to kick James Da Silva off but James Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.

James Da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.

James Da Silva is looking for a kimura here.

Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by James Da Silva.
Cormier is trying to stand.

Cormier pushes James Da Silva off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Cormier.
Cormier throws a sloppy head kick and James Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Henderson Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Cormier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Cormier closes the distance and clinches.

Cormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Cormier stalks James Da Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James Da Silva's face. James Da Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Cormier tries to clinch up.
Cormier cracks a nice hook into James Da Silva's ribs.
Wilsooooon James Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier throws a looping overhand right but James Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cormier forces James Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.

Cormier manages to break the clinch.
James Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Cormier.
Henderson Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cormier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James Da Silva's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier swings for the body but James Da Silva moves out of range.
Henderson Cormier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henderson Cormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cormier, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henderson Cormier!
Henderson Cormier really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.