PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ike Hayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake DaSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Drake DaSilva was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hayden
vs
DaSilva

180 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ike Hayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drake DaSilva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaSilva lands with a straight right. Hayden didn't see that one coming.

DaSilva gets tackled into the cage by Hayden. Hayden maintains the clinch.

DaSilva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hayden uses from the top position.

DaSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Hayden decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

DaSilva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hayden quickly recovers to half guard.
DaSilva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hayden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DaSilva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden wants to control but DaSilva is keeping busy.
DaSilva wants to stand but Hayden has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
DaSilva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hayden wants to control but DaSilva is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ike Hayden wasn't doing enough on the ground.
DaSilva throws a leg kick

so Hayden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DaSilva can do anything to dispel that myth.

DaSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DaSilva controls Hayden momentarily but Hayden frees himself.
DaSilva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DaSilva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hayden postures up in DaSilva's guard and throws a big left but DaSilva blocks it.
Hayden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hayden.
Hayden postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

DaSilva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayden defends well.
Hayden landing with the ground and pound.
DaSilva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DaSilva is on top in guard.
Hayden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DaSilva trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DaSilva misses with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DaSilva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hayden but Hayden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DaSilva misses with a jab, cross combination.
DaSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
DaSilva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hayden tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and DaSilva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by DaSilva.
Hayden wants to get back to striking at distance but DaSilva won't allow it.
Hayden jumps guard but DaSilva stands there with Hayden around his waist. Hayden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hayden fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Hayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hayden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
DaSilva is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DaSilva striking from half guard on the bottom.
DaSilva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
DaSilva tries to roll over but Hayden keeps him under control.
Hayden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva trying to control but Hayden postures up.
DaSilva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hayden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DaSilva tries to kick Hayden off but Hayden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DaSilva is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DaSilva defending well though.
DaSilva wants to stand back up but Hayden manages to pass into side control.
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!
Hayden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden cracks DaSilva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
DaSilva struggling a bit here.
Hayden wants to stand but DaSilva is controlling his arm.
DaSilva is looking to reverse the position.
What's DaSilva going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
DaSilva is breathing heavily.
DaSilva looks to move to half guard but instead Hayden has passed into mount! Damn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva is in a horrible position here. Hayden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
DaSilva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hayden landing punches.
Hayden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hayden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DaSilva is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DaSilva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Hayden dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

DaSilva throws an off balance right hand
and Hayden counters with a left and a right that stings DaSilva.
DaSilva shoots in for a takedown but Hayden shows good takedown defense.
Hayden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hayden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hayden tries to close the distance and clinch up but DaSilva swats him away and circles back towards the center.

DaSilva clinches with his opponent.

DaSilva jumps guard and drags Hayden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

DaSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DaSilva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DaSilva is trying to keep Hayden in close.
DaSilva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayden preventing the sweep.
Hayden trying to stand up but can't free himself from DaSilva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DaSilva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayden defends it easily.
DaSilva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DaSilva is trying to keep Hayden in close.
DaSilva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DaSilva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva looking to control but Hayden passes into half guard.
DaSilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hayden.
Hayden throwing shots but DaSilva is blocking nicely.
DaSilva is trying to control but can't.
Hayden working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden throwing shots but DaSilva is blocking nicely.
DaSilva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayden is working away from the top position though.
Hayden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
DaSilva wants to control but Hayden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DaSilva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DaSilva is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DaSilva trying to control but Hayden postures up.
Hayden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drake DaSilva.
I think DaSilva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ike Hayden!