PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 2657 p4p, 379 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 5498 p4p, 665 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Pedro Mauricio DeSilva
vs
Johnson

190 cm
22
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

194 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 6 - 2 - 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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeSilva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
DeSilva trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
DeSilva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DeSilva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.

DeSilva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva prevents Johnson from improving his position.
DeSilva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson is looking to control DeSilva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
DeSilva wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
DeSilva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeSilva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a sustained period of stalling by DeSilva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeSilva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeSilva sprawls well. DeSilva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson leaves DeSilva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeSilva is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.

DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

DeSilva actively working from the bottom here.
DeSilva wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeSilva sprawls well. DeSilva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.

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

Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson successfully pulls guard.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva forces his way into half guard.
DeSilva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
DeSilva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but DeSilva is controlling him
DeSilva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeSilva is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSilva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but DeSilva moves away

and DeSilva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSilva.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeSilva looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DeSilva is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Johnson looking to control but DeSilva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeSilva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeSilva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
DeSilva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeSilva controls the pace.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
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 Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

DeSilva has his takedown stuffed

and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to take a breather but DeSilva manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Johnson.

DeSilva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Johnson frees his head nicely. Oh but DeSilva has switched to an armbar! Johnson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!