PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Octavian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quintus Octavian is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Pedro Mauricio DeSilva
vs
Octavian

190 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quintus Octavian!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Octavian lands a jab to DeSilva's midsection.
Octavian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva shoots for a takedown but Octavian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the head.
DeSilva shoots and misses
and Octavian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut
and Octavian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Octavian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Octavian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Octavian jabs DeSilva right on the nose. DeSilva blinks but takes it well.
DeSilva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Octavian misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
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!
Octavian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSilva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Octavian defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Octavian's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeSilva under the eye.
Octavian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Octavian misses with a telegraphed body shot

and DeSilva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

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

DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Octavian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSilva is aware though and is defending well.
DeSilva content to stall in guard here.
Octavian is trying to keep DeSilva in close.
DeSilva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

DeSilva has gone for a leg lock! Octavian slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeSilva's guard.

Octavian drops back, looking for a kneebar! DeSilva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. DeSilva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from DeSilva!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as DeSilva stalls from top position.
DeSilva works to advance to full mount. Octavian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
DeSilva tries to control but Octavian wriggling away.
Octavian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeSilva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Octavian tries to reverse the position but DeSilva maintains control.
DeSilva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Octavian is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Octavian wants to control but DeSilva is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSilva content just to control the position here.
DeSilva avoids the attempt from Octavian to control.

DeSilva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Octavian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeSilva trying to control but Octavian is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva moves to the back.
Octavian tries to escape but DeSilva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quintus Octavian will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Octavian swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Octavian throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
Octavian lands with a good body shot.
DeSilva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Octavian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeSilva somewhat.
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavian misses with a body shot.
Octavian throws a shot from downtown. DeSilva moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Octavian.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavian misses with a body punch

and DeSilva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Octavian's guard.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Octavian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva passes Octavian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeSilva is pressing down on Octavian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Octavian is holding on for now.
Octavian trying to get back to full guard but DeSilva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.

DeSilva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva controlling the position easily from mount.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Octavian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Octavian tries to lock up and control but DeSilva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeSilva fails to move to back control.
DeSilva content just to control the position here.
Octavian wants to hold on but DeSilva pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva controlling from the full mount.
Octavian has given up his back. Will we see DeSilva going for some submissions?
DeSilva is hanging on to Octavian's back as he tries to escape.
Octavian trying to control the hands but DeSilva won't let him.
DeSilva keeps control of the position as Octavian tries to break free.

DeSilva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Octavian has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
DeSilva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octavian is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeSilva controlling the positon.
DeSilva trying to control momentarily.

DeSilva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Octavian has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Octavian wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva controlling the position well here. Octavian rolled but DeSilva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

DeSilva looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva 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.

Octavian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeSilva's head.
DeSilva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Octavian counters with a nice body shot.
Octavian lands a slapping body shot.
Octavian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Octavian. That's going to slow DeSilva down.
Octavian stuns DeSilva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Octavian scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Octavian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
Octavian just misses with a punch to the body.
Octavian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Octavian connects with a body shot that sends DeSilva's belly button to the back.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Octavian.
DeSilva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Octavian cracks DeSilva with a good jab.
Octavian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

DeSilva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Octavian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DeSilva is in Octavian's guard.
Octavian wants to sweep here but DeSilva controlling him for the moment.
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Octavian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Octavian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeSilva defends well.

Octavian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeSilva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeSilva advances position into side control!
Octavian regains half guard there - taking advantage of DeSilva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Octavian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Octavian is having none of it.
DeSilva works his way into side control.
Octavian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Octavian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeSilva pulls his head out easily.
Octavian is positioning himself well to prevent DeSilva advancing to mount.
DeSilva is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Octavian looking for submissions off his back.

DeSilva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeSilva is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Octavian really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Octavian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Octavian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DeSilva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Octavian takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Octavian.
Octavian misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

DeSilva feints and as Octavian raises his hands in defense, DeSilva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Octavian keeps moving.
Octavian is trying to hold DeSilva in close to prevent damage but DeSilva has managed to pass into half guard.
DeSilva is trying to control the action in half guard but Octavian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Octavian is defending against the submission attempts here by DeSilva.
Octavian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Octavian.
Octavian trying to keep a closed guard but DeSilva is proving a slippery customer.

Octavian has his foot on DeSilva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeSilva works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Octavian looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! DeSilva has picked Octavian up and slammed him! Octavian can't keep hold of the triangle and DeSilva manages to pass to side control!
DeSilva advances nicely into full mount.
DeSilva controlling from mount.
DeSilva looking to control but Octavian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Octavian wants to control but DeSilva is having none of it.

DeSilva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Octavian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeSilva avoids the attempt from Octavian to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavian is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, DeSilva has taken his back.
DeSilva keeps control of the position easily here as Octavian tries to buck him off.
Octavian tries to break free.
Octavian looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

DeSilva patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeSilva controlling the positon.
Octavian tries to break free.

DeSilva is persistently looking for the submission but Octavian is defending it well.
Octavian trying to control the hands but DeSilva breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Octavian is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
DeSilva tries to get the hooks in deep but Octavian pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva had his way with Quintus Octavian in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

DeSilva moves away from the strike by Octavian.

DeSilva feints and as Octavian raises his hands in defense, DeSilva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeSilva stands and throws Octavian's legs to the side, diving into side control.

DeSilva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Octavian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in DeSilva's guard! Nice work there by Octavian!
DeSilva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Octavian manages to get himself to full guard.

Octavian managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavian trying to keep a closed guard but DeSilva is proving a slippery customer.
DeSilva slips nicely into half guard.
DeSilva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DeSilva wants to advance to full mount but Octavian doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Octavian looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Octavian is on top in guard.

Octavian got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSilva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Octavian has managed to get both his arms back between DeSilva's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeSilva looking for subs off his back but Octavian has passed one foot through into half guard.
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.
Octavian wants to take a breather but DeSilva is having none of it.

Octavian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeSilva has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Octavian is trying to work for a kimura but DeSilva is defending well.

Octavian is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeSilva gets full guard.
DeSilva is trying to keep Octavian in close.

Octavian has gone for a leg lock! DeSilva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Octavian's guard.

Octavian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSilva passes Octavian's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeSilva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
Quintus Octavian spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you all'.