PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Pierre Skogsbaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skogsbaer comes to the cage accompanied by Rough boy - ZZ Top. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pierre Skogsbaer
vs
Silvera

185 cm
20
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

TKO Vegas
Nordic Battle Gear

Nordic Battle Gear
Einherjer RAW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Pierre Skogsbaer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skogsbaer dodges the punch combination from Silvera.
The fighters circling - Silvera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Silvera as Skogsbaer shoots in.
Skogsbaer connects with a right hand. Silvera shakes it off.
Silvera throws a body punch but Skogsbaer moves out of range.
Silvera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silvera misses with a wild body shot.
Silvera swinging wilding here.
Skogsbaer connects with a jab.

It looks like Joey Silvera has been cut.
Silvera connects with a jab.
Skogsbaer misses with the combination.
Skogsbaer shoots in looking for a takedown. Silvera tries to sprawl out of it but Skogsbaer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silvera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silvera throws a right and a left that Skogsbaer avoids nicely.
Silvera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvera misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Skogsbaer.
Skogsbaer digs a good hook to Silvera's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skogsbaer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silvera momentarily.
Silvera throws a right hand that Skogsbaer ducks under and follows up with a left that Skogsbaer also avoids with ease.
Skogsbaer moves away from the strike by Silvera.
Skogsbaer shoots in looking for a takedown. Silvera tries to sprawl out of it but Skogsbaer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silvera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pierre Skogsbaer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skogsbaer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silvera throws a series of punches but Skogsbaer avoids them all with ease.

Skogsbaer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silvera looks gassed!
Skogsbaer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silvera will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skogsbaer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skogsbaer landing some decent shots from guard.
Skogsbaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvera has momentary wrist control but Skogsbaer slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera wants to get back to his feet but Skogsbaer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skogsbaer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skogsbaer advances to half guard.

Silvera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A punch combination from Skogsbaer misses.
Skogsbaer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silvera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvera misses with a hook. Skogsbaer ducked under it nicely.
Skogsbaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Skogsbaer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Skogsbaer drops back looking for a leg! Silvera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silvera manages to kick Skogsbaer off! Skogsbaer jumps back into Silvera's guard.
Skogsbaer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Skogsbaer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera is looking to stand up but Skogsbaer isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skogsbaer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Skogsbaer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skogsbaer stops Silvera from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skogsbaer wants to control from the top but Silvera keeps moving.
Skogsbaer is really struggling to control Silvera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silvera looking for a sweep. Not yet Silvera, not yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skogsbaer tries for a takedown but Silvera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skogsbaer misses with a double jab
and Silvera counters with a one-two to the body.
Silvera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skogsbaer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skogsbaer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skogsbaer swinging wilding here.
Joey Silvera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skogsbaer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jean Pierre Skogsbaer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skogsbaer throws a sloppy body shot
and Silvera counters with a three punch combo that has Skogsbaer backing up. Skogsbaer nods at Silvera to acknowledge the strikes.
Silvera lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skogsbaer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silvera swinging wilding here.
Silvera connects with a right hand. Skogsbaer shakes it off.
Silvera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skogsbaer circles away quickly and effectively.
Skogsbaer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skogsbaer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skogsbaer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silvera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Skogsbaer swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Silvera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Silvera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Silvera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skogsbaer manages to avoid it.
Skogsbaer misses with a double jab
and Silvera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Silvera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skogsbaer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skogsbaer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silvera swings for the body but Skogsbaer moves out of range.
Silvera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skogsbaer.
Silvera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silvera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skogsbaer to score with a decent uppercut.
Silvera misses with a two punch combination.
Skogsbaer throws a right hand that Silvera ducks under and follows up with a left that Silvera also avoids with ease.
A jab from Silvera misses.
Joey Silvera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silvera is breathing heavily.
Silvera needs to keep his hands up - Skogsbaer had a free shot at his head there.
Skogsbaer throws a series of punches but Silvera avoids them all with ease.
Skogsbaer swinging wilding here.
Silvera on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skogsbaer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skogsbaer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvera.

Silvera gets caught flat footed, as Skogsbaer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silvera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silvera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Skogsbaer.
Skogsbaer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silvera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skogsbaer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skogsbaer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silvera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skogsbaer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skogsbaer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Skogsbaer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skogsbaer looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Skogsbaer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Skogsbaer controlling from the full mount.
Skogsbaer with good strikes from the mount here!

Silvera is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Skogsbaer locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Silvera is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Pierre Skogsbaer!
Jean Pierre Skogsbaer retains his light heavyweight title!