PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Sliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Melcher
vs
Sliva

186 cm
22
161 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

186 cm
24
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Melcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Sliva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melcher misses with a takedown attempt - Sliva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sliva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sliva stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Melcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Melcher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sliva tries to roll over but Melcher keeps him under control.
Sliva trying to control but Melcher postures up.

Melcher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sliva has managed to free his arm - good work.

Melcher is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Melcher is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sliva sees it coming and defends easily.

Melcher seems to be working for a kimura but Sliva defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Melcher seems to be looking for submissions.

Melcher 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.

Melcher is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Melcher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sliva defends it well.

Melcher is working for an americana but Sliva has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Melcher was thinking about the submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melcher postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sliva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Melcher, into his guard.

Melcher has his foot on Sliva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sliva works his way back into a safe position though.
Sliva passes into half guard.
Sliva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melcher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Melcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sliva prevents Melcher from improving his position.
Sliva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Melcher!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sliva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melcher is looking to escape.
Melcher is looking to get to half guard.
Melcher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Melcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Melcher looking for submissions off his back.

Melcher looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sliva in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Melcher goes for a double leg but Sliva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sliva continues to drive forward.

Sliva has picked Melcher up - he's going for a ride! Sliva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Melcher actively working from the bottom here.
Sliva is keen to just control but Melcher is a slippery customer.
Melcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Melcher looking for submissions off his back.
Melcher wants to sweep but Sliva has passed to side control!
Sliva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melcher keeps working.
Melcher is looking for a sweep.
Jon Melcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sliva trying to control the action but Melcher is working from the bottom.
Melcher tries to improve position but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sliva trying to control the action but Melcher is working from the bottom.
Melcher is trying to improve his position.
Sliva wants to control but Melcher is keeping him busy.
Melcher is looking to reverse the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luiz Sliva was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Sliva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melcher tries to bench press Sliva off him but Sliva keeps the position.
Sliva is looking to take a break and control but Melcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melcher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Melcher is working hard here to advance position.
Sliva wants to control but Melcher is keeping him busy.
Melcher manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Melcher actively working from the bottom here.

Melcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melcher is staying active underneath Sliva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sliva is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Melcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sliva pulls his head out easily.
Sliva is looking to advance position but Melcher won't allow it.

Melcher actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sliva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sliva wants to control the pace but Melcher is squirming around nicely.
Melcher is trying desperately to improve position.
Melcher regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melcher looking for submissions off his back.
Sliva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Melcher!
Melcher is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sliva fails to advance to Melcher's back.
Sliva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melcher is looking to escape.
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!
Sliva controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melcher is trying desperately to improve position.
Sliva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Sliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sliva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Melcher to the mat! Melcher manages to get full guard.

Melcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sliva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Melcher manages to get back to half guard.
Sliva is looking to take a break and control but Melcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Melcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sliva wants to take a breather but Melcher is having none of it.
Sliva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Melcher is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melcher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Melcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sliva pulls his head out easily.

Melcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Melcher actively working from the bottom here.
Sliva stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sliva is trying to control. Melcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Melcher tries to get to full guard but Sliva has control of the leg.
Sliva is keen to just control but Melcher is a slippery customer.
Sliva trying to mount his opponent but Melcher defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Melcher looking for submissions off his back.
Sliva slows the pace down in half guard.
Sliva trying to control from half guard but Melcher is working away.
Sliva trying to pass the guard but Melcher defending well.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luiz Sliva.

Sliva drives through with a takedown into Melcher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Melcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sliva defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Melcher has his foot on Sliva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sliva works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sliva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sliva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Melcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Melcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sliva wants to control from the top but Melcher keeps moving.

Melcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sliva pushing down on Melcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melcher is staying active underneath Sliva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Sliva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Melcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sliva pulls his head out easily.

Melcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sliva tries to pass to full mount but Melcher defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Melcher looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sliva in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luiz Sliva.
Well Sliva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Sliva!
After winning the bout, Luiz Sliva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.