PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Kinney (ranked 23467 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Da Silva (ranked 5681 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kinney
vs
Da Silva

177 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Kinney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kinney.

Da Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kinney being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kinney is trying to keep Da Silva in close.
Da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Kinney.
Kinney has control of Da Silva's left arm, preventing Da Silva from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kinney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinney trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kinney misses with a takedown

and Da Silva counters by clinching up.

Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Kinney's guard.
Da Silva controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva wants to stand but Kinney has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kinney keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva wants to get up but he can't break Kinney's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Kinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Da Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kinney dives on top into guard.

Kinney is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kinney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva pulls Kinney in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva pulls Kinney in close to prevent any damage.
Da Silva working a defensive guard but Kinney manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Da Silva has managed to clinch.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva letting Kinney take a breather here.
Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Kinney.
Da Silva presses Kinney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Da Silva manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Da Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Kinney throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva lands an elbow just above Kinney 's eye.
Da Silva with a knee to the head.

It looks like Gordon Kinney has been cut.

Da Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kinney looking to control.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Kinney is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kinney keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kinney is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kinney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
Kinney wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Da Silva moves into range and clinches up with Kinney.

Da Silva gets control of Kinney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Da Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da Silva is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kinney prevents Da Silva from getting back to his feet.

Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Silva wants to stand but Kinney is controlling the position.
Kinney wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.

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

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.

Da Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kinney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kinney is adopting a defensive guard.
Kinney trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gordon Kinney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Da Silva breaks the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Kinney tries to counter by clinching up but Da Silva breaks away and moves out of range.

Da Silva shoots in and bounces Kinney off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kinney, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Kinney's head but Kinney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kinney appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Da Silva rushes Kinney and presses him up against the cage.

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

Da Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kinney presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Da Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Kinney slips an elbow through the middle.

Kinney stands up from Da Silva's guard - Kinney perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Da Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kinney is trying to defend but Da Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kinney wants to stand back up but Da Silva manages to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinney trying his best to control but Da Silva has mounted him.
Kinney is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Kinney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Da Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kinney tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinney holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Da Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kinney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Da Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

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