PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Its dark and hell is hot. Anderson Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Silva

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Make Me Pop

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor Silva fails with the takedown.

Anderson Silva clinches with his opponent.
Anderson Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vitor Silva avoiding damage as Anderson Silva throws knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Anderson Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson Silva with a knee to the head.

It looks like Vitor Silva has been cut.
Anderson Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vitor Silva avoids the elbow strike from Anderson Silva, against the cage.
Vitor Silva has Anderson Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vitor Silva fails to pull guard.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Silva.
Anderson Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Vitor Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson Silva has Vitor Silva pressed against the cage.
Anderson Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson Silva has Vitor Silva pressed against the cage.
Vitor Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vitor Silva.
Anderson Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anderson Silva.
Vitor Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Vitor Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson Silva circles away.
Anderson Silva is looking to clinch but Vitor Silva is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vitor Silva is looking to clinch but Anderson Silva is avoiding it.
Vitor Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva tries to clinch but Vitor Silva moves out of range.
Anderson Silva slips under a jab from Vitor Silva.
Vitor Silva misses with a body shot.
Vitor Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson Silva pinned against the cage. Anderson Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vitor Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitor Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vitor Silva looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vitor Silva.
Anderson Silva scores with a leg kick.
Anderson Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vitor Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vitor Silva shoots in for a double leg but Anderson Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson Silva tries to clinch but Vitor Silva moves out of range.
Anderson Silva wants to clinch.
Vitor Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Vitor Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vitor Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Vitor Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Anderson Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vitor Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vitor Silva being controlled against the cage.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva lands an elbow that stopped Vitor Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Vitor Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson Silva lands a knee to the body.
Anderson Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vitor Silva's face.
Anderson Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vitor Silva's defenses.
Anderson Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vitor Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow.
Anderson Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vitor Silva's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitor Silva is looking to control Anderson Silva's arms but Anderson Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vitor Silva has his back to the cage.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson Silva landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Vitor Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vitor Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Anderson Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Vitor Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vitor Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Vitor Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vitor Silva looking for a takedown.
Anderson Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vitor Silva.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Silva.
Knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vitor Silva's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson Silva avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Anderson Silva for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vitor Silva's face.
Vitor Silva avoiding damage as Anderson Silva throws knees to the body.
Anderson Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Vitor Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vitor Silva tries to pull guard but Anderson Silva won't allow it.
Vitor Silva tries to pull guard but Anderson Silva won't allow it.
Anderson Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vitor Silva tries for a takedown but Anderson Silva manages to get underhooks.
Vitor Silva jumps guard but Anderson Silva stands there with Vitor Silva around his waist. Vitor Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow.
Anderson Silva trying to control the position but instead, Vitor Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson Silva into the cage.
Anderson Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The is referee keeping an eye on Anderson Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson Silva prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson Silva lands an elbow just above Vitor Silva 's eye.
Anderson Silva gets underhooks to prevent Vitor Silva's takedown attempt.
Anderson Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vitor Silva's defenses.
Anderson Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Vitor Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson Silva smiles and moves away.
Vitor Silva fails with the takedown
letting Anderson Silva counter with a right hand.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitor Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vitor Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vitor Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Anderson Silva counters by clinching up.
Anderson Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vitor Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vitor Silva tries for a takedown but Anderson Silva manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson Silva with a knee to the head.
Anderson Silva lands an elbow inside that Vitor Silva shrugs off.
Anderson Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vitor Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson Silva prevents it.
Vitor Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Vitor Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vitor Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Vitor Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson Silva smiles and moves away.
Vitor Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Anderson Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anderson Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson Silva is pressed up against the cage. Vitor Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson Silva down to the mat. Anderson Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vitor Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson Silva counters with a good low kick that Vitor Silva was not able to check.

Vitor Silva feints and as Anderson Silva raises his hands in defense, Vitor Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitor Silva prevents Anderson Silva from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva keeping full guard, as Vitor Silva tries to pass.
Anderson Silva is looking to stand up but Vitor Silva isn't so interested in that idea.

Vitor Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vitor Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Vitor Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson Silva tries to clinch up
and Vitor Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Anderson Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Vitor Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.

Anderson Silva somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Vitor Silva punishes Anderson Silva's body with a nice straight punch.

Vitor Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice 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!
Vitor Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson Silva pushes Vitor Silva off looking to stand but Vitor Silva dives back in and keeps control.

Anderson Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Vitor Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor Silva is keen to just control but Anderson Silva is a slippery customer.

Vitor Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson Silva is just riding it out for now. Vitor Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Vitor Silva trying to control from Anderson Silva's half guard. Anderson Silva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson Silva keeping moving, preventing Vitor Silva from controlling successfully.
Vitor Silva content to stall in guard here.
Anderson Silva is looking to stand up but Vitor Silva isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor Silva passes into half guard.

Vitor Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson Silva defends it well.
Anderson Silva pushes Vitor Silva off looking to stand but Vitor Silva dives back in and keeps control.

Anderson Silva pushes Vitor Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Vitor Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vitor Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson Silva wants to clinch.
Anderson Silva is looking to clinch but Vitor Silva is avoiding it.

Anderson Silva darts in and clinches Vitor Silva up against the cage.
Anderson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson Silva crunches a lovely knee into Vitor Silva's ribcage.
Vitor Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson Silva smiles and moves away.
Anderson Silva tries to clinch up

and Vitor Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Anderson Silva!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vitor Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anderson Silva is now in Vitor Silva's guard. A big mistake from Vitor Silva there, giving up the dominant position!
Vitor Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!