PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Silva (ranked 5628 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussier Rodrigues Silva (ranked 25948 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Silva
vs
Rodrigues Silva

177 cm
22
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
157 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilberto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jussier Rodrigues Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilberto Silva tries to bum rush Jussier Rodrigues Silva with a series of wild strikes but Jussier Rodrigues Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Jussier Rodrigues Silva gets caught flat footed, as Gilberto Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gilberto Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jussier Rodrigues Silva is keeping the position for now.
Gilberto Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilberto Silva wants to stand but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gilberto Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gilberto Silva connects with a decent elbow.

Gilberto Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jussier Rodrigues Silva, who protects the arm well.

Gilberto Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jussier Rodrigues Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilberto Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Jussier Rodrigues Silva's head but Jussier Rodrigues Silva avoids it well.
Gilberto Silva takes a little break here. Jussier Rodrigues Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gilberto Silva tries to advance to mount but Jussier Rodrigues Silva instead regains half guard.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gilberto Silva.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gilberto Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gilberto Silva controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva trying to hold on to Gilberto Silva's head to control him but Gilberto Silva postures up.

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

Gilberto Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Jussier Rodrigues Silva defends the submission attempt.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva wants to stand but Gilberto Silva is controlling the position.
Gilberto Silva looking to pass the guard.
Gilberto Silva stays in close to Jussier Rodrigues Silva's body and controls the position.
Gilberto Silva throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilberto Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gilberto Silva pushing down on Jussier Rodrigues Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Gilberto Silva seems content to control.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gilberto Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gilberto Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gilberto Silva is thwarting Jussier Rodrigues Silva's attempts to control the position.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva tries to roll over but Gilberto Silva keeps him under control.
Gilberto Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Jussier Rodrigues Silva as Gilberto Silva shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Gilberto Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gilberto Silva is breathing heavily.
Gilberto Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gilberto Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gilberto Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gilberto Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jussier Rodrigues Silva's head.
Gilberto Silva is pressing down on Jussier Rodrigues Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jussier Rodrigues Silva is holding on for now.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva trying to control but Gilberto Silva postures up.
Gilberto Silva trying to control from half guard but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gilberto Silva seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Gilberto Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gilberto Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gilberto Silva taking a breather here.
Gilberto Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jussier Rodrigues Silva some visible discomfort.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva is trying to control Gilberto Silva's posture but Gilberto Silva avoids it.
Gilberto Silva tries to stand but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilberto Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jussier Rodrigues Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva is not content to let Gilberto Silva control the position.
Gilberto Silva working the ground and pound but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilberto Silva wants to stand but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is controlling his arm.
A lull in the action here.
Gilberto Silva wants to stand but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is controlling his arm.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva is not content to let Gilberto Silva control the position.
Gilberto Silva is chipping away with strikes.

Gilberto Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Gilberto Silva tries to stand but Jussier Rodrigues Silva controls the position and pulls Gilberto Silva into his guard.
Gilberto Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jussier Rodrigues Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gilberto Silva trying to control but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is working from the bottom.
Gilberto Silva postures up in Jussier Rodrigues Silva's guard and throws a big left but Jussier Rodrigues Silva blocks it.
Gilberto Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jussier Rodrigues Silva can do to turn this around?
Gilberto Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilberto Silva looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gilberto Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Jussier Rodrigues Silva is looking for a triangle but Gilberto Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Gilberto Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gilberto Silva preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jussier Rodrigues Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Gilberto Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Gilberto Silva is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like Gilberto Silva is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gilberto Silva in particular looking to stall.
Gilberto Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.
Gilberto Silva wants to pass to mount but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is defending the position.
Gilberto Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva is looking to improve his position.
Gilberto Silva trying to mount his opponent but Jussier Rodrigues Silva defends it.
Gilberto Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Gilberto Silva throws a strike but Jussier Rodrigues Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gilberto Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jussier Rodrigues Silva is trying to control the position but Gilberto Silva postures up.
Gilberto Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Jussier Rodrigues Silva's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Silva dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gilberto Silva closes the distance and clinches.

Gilberto Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gilberto Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gilberto Silva successfully pulls guard.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilberto Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilberto Silva is controlling Jussier Rodrigues Silva's posture.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva preventing the sweep.
Gilberto Silva wants to stand and escape but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is having none of it.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilberto Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilberto Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gilberto Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilberto Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilberto Silva trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Gilberto Silva moves into the clinch.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gilberto Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gilberto Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Jussier Rodrigues Silva.

Gilberto Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jussier Rodrigues Silva is trying to defend but Gilberto Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Gilberto Silva stalling away here and it's allowed Jussier Rodrigues Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilberto Silva wants to get up but he can't break Jussier Rodrigues Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gilberto Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gilberto Silva wants to pass the guard but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is keeping the position.
Gilberto Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jussier Rodrigues Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Gilberto Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva is looking to stand up but Gilberto Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Gilberto Silva is looking to stand up but Jussier Rodrigues Silva won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gilberto Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gilberto Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gilberto Silva trying to control but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is working from the bottom.
Gilberto Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jussier Rodrigues Silva's guard.
Gilberto Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jussier Rodrigues Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gilberto Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilberto Silva looking to pass the guard.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva trying to control the position.
Gilberto Silva trying to control but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is working from the bottom.
Gilberto Silva postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilberto Silva stays in close to Jussier Rodrigues Silva's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gilberto Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jussier Rodrigues Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilberto Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jussier Rodrigues Silva thumps Gilberto Silva with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gilberto 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

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