PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Silva
vs
Mansfield

200 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 The Island, Jay Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Mansfield!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansfield checks a leg kick.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Mansfield jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mansfield looking for a takedown.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Mansfield just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Mansfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Mansfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Mansfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries to circle away but Mansfield has him pinned against the cage.

Mansfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mansfield is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Mansfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva clinches.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Mansfield has him pressed against the cage.
Mansfield is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Mansfield manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Mansfield swinging wildly here.

Silva drops Mansfield with a beautiful combination! Mansfield stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Silva is looking for the KO!

It looks like Chris Mansfield has been cut.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Mansfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansfield shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva is looking for a counter combo.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mansfield but Mansfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva clinches with his opponent.
Mansfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Mansfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mansfield jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva tries to circle away but Mansfield has him pinned against the cage.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mansfield has him pressed against the cage.

Mansfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws a series of punches but Mansfield moves out of range.
Mansfield avoids the head kick by Silva.
Mansfield shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Mansfield, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Mansfield against the cage but Mansfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Mansfield back into the cage.
Mansfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Silva tries to pull guard but Mansfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Mansfield letting Silva take a breather here.

Mansfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Mansfield on that attempt.
Silva throws a head kick but Mansfield moves out of range.
Mansfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Mansfield jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mansfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mansfield looks winded!

Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mansfield wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mansfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mansfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Mansfield's cut.
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.

Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Mansfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mansfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Mansfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.

Mansfield closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Mansfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Mansfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Mansfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jay Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silva forces Mansfield back against the cage and clinches.

Mansfield manages to break the clinch.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mansfield is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Mansfield circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Mansfield, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Mansfield against the cage but Mansfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansfield leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mansfield, pushing him back against the cage.

Mansfield pulls Silva into guard.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Mansfield is retaining full guard.
Mansfield trying to control the position.

Mansfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Mansfield is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mansfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Mansfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva clinches.
Mansfield keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mansfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mansfield tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva has Mansfield pressed against the cage.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Mansfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mansfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mansfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva has Mansfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mansfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Mansfield successfully pulls guard.
Mansfield is breathing heavily.

Mansfield is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Mansfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Mansfield shoots in.
As Mansfield looks to move away, Silva throws a big counter combo bu Mansfield just gets out of the way.

Silva rushes Mansfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mansfield jumps guard but Silva stands there with Mansfield around his waist. Mansfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Silva for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Mansfield's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva motions for Mansfield to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mansfield unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Mansfield.
Mansfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Mansfield shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jay Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mansfield wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Mansfield blocks the low kick.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mansfield can do to turn this around?
Mansfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Mansfield sprawls well.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mansfield as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansfield throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mansfield pinned against the cage. Mansfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Mansfield with that takedown attempt.
Mansfield misses with a takedown
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mansfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva misses with a low kick as Mansfield jumps back.
Mansfield is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Mansfield sees coming a mile off.
Mansfield thinks about the counter body kick.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is working Mansfield over against the cage.
Mansfield is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mansfield has his back to the cage.
Mansfield avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva tries to pull guard but Mansfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva is trying to drag Mansfield to the mat but Mansfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jay Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mansfield tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.

Silva pulls guard successfully.

Silva pushes Mansfield off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mansfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansfield throws a nice head kick!

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva prevents Mansfield from breaking the clinch.

Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mansfield off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva shoots for a takedown but Mansfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mansfield feints a counter leg kick.
Mansfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mansfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throws a head kick but Mansfield moves out of range.
Mansfield feints the counter takedown.
Mansfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Mansfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mansfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mansfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

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