PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Paltiguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whoop ya Head boi. Paltiguera has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Paltiguera

180 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
27
175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hellraiser FightGear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Paltiguera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paltiguera misses the shot to the body.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paltiguera swivels and escapes.
Paltiguera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Paltiguera.
Nice body punch from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva tries to move into range but Paltiguera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Paltiguera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paltiguera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Paltiguera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paltiguera.
Paltiguera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paltiguera misses with a two punch combination.
Paltiguera looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
No joy there for Paltiguera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Paltiguera. Those never looked like landing.
Paltiguera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paltiguera. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paltiguera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paltiguera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paltiguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nick Paltiguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Paltiguera.
Paltiguera lands a right hook to the body.
Paltiguera stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paltiguera was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paltiguera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva avoids the body shot from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paltiguera to the ground. Silva is now in Paltiguera's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Paltiguera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paltiguera wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paltiguera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Paltiguera trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.

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

Paltiguera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Paltiguera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paltiguera wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paltiguera's head.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
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 looking to pass the guard.
Silva stands up over Paltiguera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Paltiguera's brow.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paltiguera's head.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva trying to control but Paltiguera is working from the bottom.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paltiguera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Paltiguera is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva controlling from the top position.
Paltiguera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Paltiguera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Paltiguera scores with a three punch combo!
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Paltiguera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but Paltiguera stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paltiguera lands a body punch.
A short right from Paltiguera on the inside.

Paltiguera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva moves forwards but Paltiguera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paltiguera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paltiguera misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paltiguera lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Paltiguera misses with a wild body shot.
Nick Paltiguera seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paltiguera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Paltiguera misses the target.
Paltiguera misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Paltiguera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Paltiguera lands a jab to the head.
Paltiguera throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Paltiguera misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paltiguera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paltiguera wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body punch from Paltiguera.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Paltiguera which made him look bad.
Paltiguera connects with a body shot.
Paltiguera misses with a two punch combination.
Nick Paltiguera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paltiguera scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paltiguera with a hook.
Nick Paltiguera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paltiguera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Paltiguera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but Paltiguera is having none of it.
Paltiguera takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Paltiguera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Paltiguera throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paltiguera throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva wants to clinch but Paltiguera slips to the side
and Paltiguera counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paltiguera misses with a wild body shot.

Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Paltiguera's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva is working Paltiguera over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Silva lands a few punches from side control.

Paltiguera throws Silva to one side and escapes!
Paltiguera with a jab.
Paltiguera stuffs the takedown.
Silva avoids the body shot from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paltiguera keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Paltiguera does no damage.
Paltiguera throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Paltiguera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Paltiguera tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Paltiguera slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paltiguera. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paltiguera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paltiguera tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paltiguera misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Paltiguera misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.

Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paltiguera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Paltiguera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva won't allow Paltiguera to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paltiguera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paltiguera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva trying to control but Paltiguera is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.

Paltiguera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva is working Paltiguera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva distracts Paltiguera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paltiguera is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Paltiguera can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 working the head and body with strikes.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Paltiguera! More strikes land and this one is all over! Silva jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Silva!
An out of breath Steve Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.