PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stem Cell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen UFC Theme Song as his entrance music. Stem Cell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rafa Silva's chin.

Cell
vs
Silva

170 cm
30
139 lbs
25 - 5 - 0

173 cm
32
142 lbs
35 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

ONI
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stem Cell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva lands a jab to Cell's midsection.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva cracks Cell with an open hand slap.
Cell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva throws a leg kick

and Cell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cell postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva controlling Cell's posture.
Cell landing with the ground and pound.
Cell lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Cell cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Cell throws a big elbow that misses.
Cell with a nice head shot there.
Cell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cell throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Cell is trying to keep Silva in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cell looking to control.
Cell is controlling Silva's posture.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rafa Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva - that will leave a mark!
Cell motions for Silva to come forward. Cell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Cell blocks the body kick.
Cell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva jabs at Cell's body.
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Cell moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Cell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cell wants a takedown but no success here.
Cell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cell trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cell into the cage.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Cell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Silva tenderised Cell's leg. Cell is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cell lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Cell's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafa Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cell lands with a shot to the body.
Silva pushes Cell away with a front kick.
Cell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses

and Cell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Cell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cell.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Cell from controlling successfully.
Silva controls Cell momentarily but Cell frees himself.
Cell preventing the sweep.
Cell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cell content to stall in guard here.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell throwing strikes but missing.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rafa Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Cell thows a body kick. Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva cracks the inside of Cell's front leg.
Cell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell misses with a body kick.
Silva swings for the body but Cell moves out of range.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Cell's head back.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Cell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Cell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Silva pushes Cell up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Cell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Cell would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A body shot lands from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 misses with some punches.
Silva letting Cell take a breather here.
Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Cell blocking some punches.
Cell trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva gets through Cell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Cell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Cell's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafa Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Cell circles away.
Cell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cell tries a head kick but it misses.
Cell misses with a body kick.
Silva catches Cell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Rafa Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cell looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Cell is predictable there
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Cell is rocked!
Cell moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Cell just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Cell lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell looking to stall.
Cell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Cell scores with a shoulder strike.
Cell blocks an uppercut.
Cell is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cell's elbow.
Rafa Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Cell wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell misses with a body punch.
Cell looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Cell's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stem Cell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Cell avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva works on Cell's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Cell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cell looks to land a strike but Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Cell being controlled here momentarily.
Cell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell being controlled here momentarily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Cell from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rafa Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva wants to clinch up but Cell keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Cell moved away.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cell's sensitive parts.
Cell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Cell moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cell takes one to the chin there.
Silva tries to clinch but Cell moves out of range.
That kick from Silva tenderised Cell's leg. Cell is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafa Silva really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Cell.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Cell is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Cell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cell's corner calls for a 1-2. Cell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cell throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cell's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Cell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva throws a low kick but Cell moves out of range easily.
Cell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Cell's head back.
Silva throws a head kick but Cell moves out of range.
Cell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva looks for the body kick but Cell saw that one coming.
Cell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cell shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Cell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a right hand. Cell shakes it off.
Cell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Cell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cell misses with a double jab.
Cell misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva misses with a left hand

and Cell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Cell prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Cell seems to have got his legs back now.
Cell working some strikes from top position.
Silva pulls Cell in close to his closed guard and prevents Cell from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cell is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cell, not yet.
Cell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Cell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Cell up and slammed him! Cell can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rafa Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Silva wants to clinch up but Cell keeps it at a distance.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Silva is looking to slow Cell down with leg kicks.
Cell throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rafa Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Cell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Silva.
Cell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cell off to one side.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Cell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva cracks the inside of Cell's front leg.
Cell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Cell down.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Cell's side.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Cell on that attempt.
Stem Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stem Cell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a series of punches but Cell moves out of range.
Cell looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Cell tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cell's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cell.
Cell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Cell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cell's head backwards.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva tries a low kick but Cell avoids it.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rafa Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Cell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafa Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafa Silva!
After winning the bout, Rafa Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Stem Cell had this to say: 'It is what it is. Cant do anything against these triple elites when I depop at exceptional..'.