PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Silver has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Silver
vs
Medeiros

154 cm
23
147 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

171 cm
26
144 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition
Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Silver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Medeiros throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Medeiros misses with a body shot.
Medeiros misses the jab.
Silver looks to throw the jab but Medeiros is out of range.
Silver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silver wants it to stay on the feet.
Silver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medeiros throws out the jab.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medeiros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Medeiros or perhaps it was just good defense by Silver which made him look bad.
Silver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Medeiros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nathan Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Medeiros.
Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Silver misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silver defends well and Medeiros ends up having to push Silver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver scores with a shoulder strike.

Silver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silver avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nathan Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros blocks a jab.
Silver scores with a three punch combo!
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Silver misses.
Medeiros misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Medeiros, as that shot connected.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Silver throws the left hand but Medeiros avoids the punch easily.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silver defends it nicely.
Medeiros misses with a double jab.
Silver throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silver is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Medeiros's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Medeiros shoots in and bounces Silver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Medeiros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silver wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Medeiros.
Silver is pulling down on Medeiros's head. It's preventing any offense from Medeiros, at least for the moment.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Medeiros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Medeiros thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Medeiros has gone for a leg lock! Silver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Medeiros's guard.

Medeiros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Medeiros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Medeiros will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

An inside leg kick lands from Silver.
Medeiros works the jab nicely.
Medeiros slips a jab from Silver.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jose Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Medeiros connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Medeiros tries to bum rush Silver with a series of wild strikes but Silver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Medeiros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Medeiros thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silver tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to pass to mount but Silver is defending the position.
Medeiros throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Medeiros working the head and body with strikes.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Medeiros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Medeiros thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medeiros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medeiros.
Medeiros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Medeiros scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Medeiros is looking for a kimura here.
Silver is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Medeiros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Medeiros moves nicely into side control.
Medeiros lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Silver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silver wants to control but Medeiros postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Medeiros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Medeiros crashes against the mat.

Medeiros working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medeiros misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Medeiros 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.

Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Medeiros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silver defends well and Medeiros ends up having to push Silver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silver controlling the action here for a moment.
Medeiros blocks a body shot from Silver.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Medeiros controls his hands.
Silver is pushing Medeiros up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros is working for takedown but Silver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silver tries a body shot but Medeiros blocks it.
Silver stops a takedown attempt from Medeiros.
Nathan Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Medeiros.
Silver presses Medeiros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Medeiros prevents a body shot from Silver.
A right hook to the body lands for Silver.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silver.
Silver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Medeiros tries to pull guard but Silver holds him up against the cage and eventually Medeiros drops back down to his feet.
Silver tries to work over Medeiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silver breaks the clinch.

Silver tries to sprawl but Medeiros drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Silver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Medeiros throws a big elbow that misses.
Silver looking for a sweep. Not yet Silver, not yet.
Jose Medeiros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Medeiros.

Medeiros drops back looking for a leg! Silver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silver manages to kick Medeiros off! Medeiros jumps back into Silver's guard.
Medeiros pushes down on Silver's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silver keeps working.
Medeiros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silver's head.
Medeiros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silver's head.

Medeiros is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silver defends it well.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medeiros.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medeiros throwing shots but Silver is blocking nicely.
Medeiros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jose Medeiros just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Medeiros has a takedown stuffed.
Medeiros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silver counters with a series of strikes. Medeiros will be more careful next time no doubt.
Medeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Medeiros misses with a right hand
letting Silver counter with a right hand.
Medeiros is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Medeiros throws a right and a left that Silver avoids nicely.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silver, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Silver.
Medeiros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nathan Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silver sprawls well. Silver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.

Medeiros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silver controls Medeiros momentarily but Medeiros frees himself.
Medeiros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Medeiros scoring with punches to the head and body.
Medeiros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Medeiros working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Medeiros is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medeiros is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.

Medeiros drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silver dives on top into guard.
Silver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Medeiros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to keep a closed guard but Silver is proving a slippery customer.

Medeiros looking for a guillotine here but Silver defends easily.

Silver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Medeiros on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Medeiros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Medeiros working for submissions but it's allowed Silver to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Medeiros dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but Medeiros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but Medeiros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silver scores with a body shot.
Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Silver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Medeiros.
Nathan Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Medeiros.
A shot to the liver by Silver. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros misses with a looping left.
Silver slips a straight right by Medeiros.
Silver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Medeiros's sensitive parts.
Medeiros connects with a body shot that sends Silver's belly button to the back.
Silver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medeiros slips under a jab from Silver.

Medeiros closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Medeiros working Silver over with strikes.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
Medeiros looks to land a strike but Silver avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

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

Silver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Medeiros is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Silver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros trying to keep a closed guard but Silver is proving a slippery customer.
Nathan Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Silver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Medeiros wants to sweep here but Silver controlling him for the moment.

Medeiros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jose Medeiros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Silver has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Medeiros to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silver is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Medeiros pulls down on the head and he's put Silver to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jose Medeiros!
Jose Medeiros is the new bantamweight champion!