PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Instrumental Core - The Angels Among Demons. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Silva

183 cm
26
173 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernando Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chuck Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chuck Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fernando Silva is trying to defend but Chuck Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Chuck Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fernando Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Fernando Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Fernando Silva keeping hold of Chuck Silva's head, controlling as best he can.
Chuck Silva wants to take a breather but Fernando Silva is having none of it.
Fernando Silva tries to roll over but Chuck Silva keeps him under control.
Fernando Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Chuck Silva advancing to mount.
Fernando Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fernando Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fernando Silva tries to get out of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fernando Silva is on top in guard.
Fernando Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chuck Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fernando Silva content to stall in guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Chuck Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fernando Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Fernando Silva is working hard here to advance position.

Fernando Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Chuck Silva.

Chuck Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chuck Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Fernando Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chuck Silva.
Chuck Silva wants to control but Fernando Silva is keeping him busy.

Chuck Silva is working for a kimura but Fernando Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Fernando Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Chuck Silva advancing to mount.
Fernando Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chuck Silva is looking for a kimura but Fernando Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chuck Silva to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck Silva is trying to control. Fernando Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Chuck Silva is working for a kimura but Fernando Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Fernando Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chuck Silva wants to control from the top but Fernando Silva keeps moving.
Chuck Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Fernando Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Chuck Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Chuck Silva trying to control but Fernando Silva is working from the bottom.
Fernando Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernando Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fernando Silva wants to take Chuck Silva's back but he can't do it this time.
Chuck Silva tries to hold on but Fernando Silva pushes him away.
Chuck Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fernando Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chuck Silva is squirming around, avoiding Fernando Silva's attempts to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernando Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fernando Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fernando Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chuck Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chuck Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernando Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fernando Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Chuck Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernando Silva's head.
Fernando Silva trying to control here.
Chuck Silva wants to stand up but Fernando Silva has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chuck Silva is trying to control. Fernando Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fernando Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fernando Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Chuck Silva sits in half guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chuck Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Fernando Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fernando Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chuck Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chuck Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fernando Silva stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Fernando Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Fernando Silva tries to bench press Chuck Silva off him but Chuck Silva keeps the position.
Fernando Silva is not content to let Chuck Silva control the position.
Fernando Silva is holding Chuck Silva down, trying to stall.

Chuck Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fernando Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chuck Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando Silva is trying to control Chuck Silva's posture but Chuck Silva avoids it.
Chuck Silva trying to control the action but Fernando Silva is working from the bottom.

Chuck Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fernando Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chuck Silva trying to control the position but Fernando Silva is working away.
Fernando Silva is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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!
Fernando Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Fernando Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fernando Silva gets full guard.
Fernando Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fernando Silva pulls Chuck Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chuck Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernando Silva is retaining full guard.
Fernando Silva keeping moving, preventing Chuck Silva from controlling successfully.
Fernando Silva pulls Chuck Silva in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Chuck Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fernando Silva is trying to control Chuck Silva's posture but Chuck Silva avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chuck Silva.
Fernando Silva struggling a bit here.

Chuck Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Fernando Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fernando Silva tries to pass to full mount but Chuck Silva defends it.
Fernando Silva is looking to take a break and control but Chuck Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernando Silva is looking to advance position but Chuck Silva won't allow it.
Fernando Silva is thwarting Chuck Silva's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fernando Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fernando Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chuck Silva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fernando Silva is looking to advance position but Chuck Silva won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fernando Silva in particular looking to stall.

Chuck Silva kicks off Fernando Silva and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chuck Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chuck Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernando Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernando Silva trying to control the position here.
Fernando Silva trying to control the position.
Fernando Silva managing to control the position.
Fernando Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chuck Silva can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fernando Silva trying to control the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuck Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Fernando Silva sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Fernando Silva just wasn't active enough.

Fernando Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chuck Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fernando Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chuck Silva.
Fernando Silva managing to control the position.
Chuck Silva wants to control from the top but Fernando Silva keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chuck Silva.

Chuck Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fernando Silva to the mat! Fernando Silva manages to get full guard.
Chuck Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chuck Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernando Silva is retaining full guard.
Fernando Silva seems keen to control Chuck Silva's posture.
Fernando Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chuck Silva drops back looking for a leg! Fernando Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fernando Silva manages to kick Chuck Silva off! Chuck Silva jumps back into Fernando Silva's guard.
Chuck Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Chuck Silva trying to control but Fernando Silva is working from the bottom.
Fernando Silva controlling Chuck Silva's posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Chuck Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fernando Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chuck Silva is in Fernando Silva's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernando Silva keeping moving, preventing Chuck Silva from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chuck Silva 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Chuck Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.