PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hasan Silhimidzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Naylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Silhimidzic
vs
Naylor

200 cm
25
266 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

182 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 7 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasan Silhimidzic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Liam Naylor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silhimidzic throws a right and a left that Naylor avoids nicely.
Naylor shoots in and drives through. Silhimidzic sprawls well.
Silhimidzic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silhimidzic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naylor lands a leg kick that knocks Silhimidzic off balance momentarily.

Silhimidzic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silhimidzic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Naylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Naylor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silhimidzic is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Silhimidzic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Naylor prevents it.
Silhimidzic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silhimidzic wants to take the fight to the mat but Naylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Naylor scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Hasan Silhimidzic has been cut.
Naylor misses with a knee strike.
Naylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hasan Silhimidzic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Naylor.
Naylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silhimidzic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Naylor after a bit of a struggle.
Naylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silhimidzic jumps guard but Naylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Naylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Naylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Naylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naylor looking to throw knees to the head but Silhimidzic is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silhimidzic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Naylor looks winded!
Naylor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silhimidzic avoids the elbow strike from Naylor, against the cage.
Naylor connects with a knee to the head.
Silhimidzic is trying to pull guard but Naylor has him pressed against the cage.
Naylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naylor misses with a knee strike.

Naylor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silhimidzic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Naylor to the mat. Naylor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Naylor pushes Silhimidzic off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Silhimidzic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Naylor.

Naylor forces Silhimidzic back against the cage and clinches.
Silhimidzic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Naylor has closed the distance and engaged Silhimidzic in a clinch.
Naylor has Silhimidzic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silhimidzic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Naylor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silhimidzic's defenses.
Naylor landing knees to the head.
Naylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silhimidzic has Naylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Naylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Naylor lands a knee to the head.
Silhimidzic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Naylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Naylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silhimidzic is defending well.
Silhimidzic has Naylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Naylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silhimidzic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Naylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Naylor pulls Silhimidzic into guard.
Naylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silhimidzic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Naylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silhimidzic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silhimidzic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Naylor keeping moving, preventing Silhimidzic from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Naylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hasan Silhimidzic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Naylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silhimidzic wants to clinch.
Silhimidzic closes the distance and clinches up with Naylor, looking for a takedown. Silhimidzic pushes Naylor against the cage but Naylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silhimidzic circles away from the clinch attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Naylor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Naylor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silhimidzic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Naylor is out of range and Silhimidzic settles back down.
Silhimidzic takes a swing at Naylor's ribcage but misses.
Silhimidzic misses with a two punch combination.
Silhimidzic shoots and misses
and Naylor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silhimidzic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Naylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Naylor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silhimidzic's face.
Naylor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Naylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silhimidzic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naylor tries to land a knee to the head but Silhimidzic blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naylor keeps control of Silhimidzic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Naylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silhimidzic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Naylor lands an elbow that stopped Silhimidzic in his tracks for a moment.
Naylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silhimidzic's efforts to push away.
Silhimidzic fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasan Silhimidzic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naylor has Silhimidzic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silhimidzic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Naylor can't get the takedown.
Naylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naylor tries a knee to the head but Silhimidzic blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naylor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silhimidzic.
Naylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silhimidzic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Naylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naylor tries to clinch up.
Silhimidzic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Naylor on the side of the head.
Hasan Silhimidzic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naylor dives in and grabs Silhimidzic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silhimidzic pushes down on Naylor's head and hops out.
Silhimidzic blocks a head kick by Naylor.
Naylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silhimidzic tries a head kick but it misses.
Naylor wants to clinch up but Silhimidzic keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silhimidzic.
Silhimidzic takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silhimidzic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silhimidzic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Naylor defending well though.
Silhimidzic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Naylor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Silhimidzic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Naylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silhimidzic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silhimidzic tries to score a body lock takedown but Naylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Naylor blocks an uppercut.
Naylor scores with a knee to the head.
Silhimidzic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naylor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silhimidzic's defenses.
Silhimidzic wants to take the fight to the mat but Naylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naylor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Naylor lands an elbow just above Silhimidzic 's eye.
Naylor lands an elbow inside.
Silhimidzic is trying to break the clinch but Naylor is controlling him.
Naylor gets underhooks to prevent Silhimidzic's takedown attempt.
Naylor lands a knee to the head.
Naylor connects with a knee to the head.
Naylor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Naylor misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Naylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hasan Silhimidzic's cut.
That's time! Silhimidzic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Silhimidzic shoots and misses
and Naylor counters with a nice body kick.
Hasan Silhimidzic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silhimidzic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Naylor is able to avoid easily.
Naylor throws a head kick that Silhimidzic semi-blocks.
Naylor slips a jab and a cross from Silhimidzic.

Naylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Naylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Naylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naylor is looking for a takedown.
Naylor tries to land a knee to the head but Silhimidzic blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silhimidzic looking for a takedown.
Naylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silhimidzic prevents the takedown attempt.
Naylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hasan Silhimidzic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Naylor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naylor stops a takedown attempt from Silhimidzic.
Naylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Naylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naylor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silhimidzic blocks it with crossed arms.
Silhimidzic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Naylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Naylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Silhimidzic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Liam Naylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Silhimidzic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silhimidzic tries to score with some ground and pound. Naylor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silhimidzic throws a strike aimed at the side of Naylor's head but Naylor avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silhimidzic working the body and head with strikes.
Silhimidzic throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Naylor works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Silhimidzic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naylor has hold of Silhimidzic's hands but Silhimidzic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silhimidzic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silhimidzic is looking to stall here but Naylor recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silhimidzic throws a strike but Naylor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Liam Naylor has got the better of the ground game so far.

Naylor stands up and waves to Silhimidzic to follow him.

Naylor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Naylor stands up from half guard.

Naylor clinches with his opponent.
Naylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silhimidzic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Silhimidzic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silhimidzic tries to pull guard but Naylor won't allow it.
Naylor misses with a knee to the head.

Silhimidzic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silhimidzic winds up and cracks Naylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naylor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Naylor taking some punishment here, with Silhimidzic in his half guard.
Naylor is staying active underneath Silhimidzic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hasan Silhimidzic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silhimidzic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liam Naylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Silhimidzic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Naylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Naylor 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Naylor!
An intense looking Liam Naylor took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am not here to take part ! im here to takeover! '.