PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 159 p4p, 18 weight class) and De Forest Treadwell (ranked 763 p4p, 98 weight class). Treadwell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: God gave me style, I’m coming home mix. 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.

Mauricio DeSilva
vs
Forest Treadwell

200 cm
29
210 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

193 cm
28
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, De Forest Treadwell!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Treadwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Treadwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Treadwell just content to control the position.
Treadwell working away.
DeSilva is looking to reverse the position.
DeSilva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Treadwell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Treadwell is looking to take a break and control but DeSilva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSilva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Treadwell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Treadwell throwing strikes but DeSilva manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Treadwell is looking to reverse the position.
DeSilva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Treadwell is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Treadwell wants to control but DeSilva postures up.
A lull in the action here as DeSilva stalls from top position.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Treadwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

DeSilva decides to stand back up. DeSilva steps back and let's Treadwell get back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
Treadwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Treadwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Treadwell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
Treadwell thuds a left hand into DeSilva's body.

DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
Treadwell is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Treadwell pulls guard effortlessly.
DeSilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Treadwell is retaining full guard.

DeSilva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Treadwell avoids the body shot from DeSilva.
Treadwell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeSilva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Treadwell gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
Treadwell blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva stalling against the cage.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Treadwell goes for a takedown attempt but DeSilva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeSilva jabs Treadwell right on the nose. Treadwell blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeSilva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Treadwell with the counter takedown but DeSilva avoids it easily.
DeSilva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Treadwell at a distance.

Treadwell gets a takedown into half guard.

Treadwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeSilva defends it well.
Treadwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeSilva defending well though.
Treadwell winds up and cracks DeSilva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Treadwell there.
DeSilva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Treadwell.
Treadwell is trying to control the action in half guard but DeSilva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Treadwell wants to pass to mount but DeSilva is defending the position.
Treadwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to control but Treadwell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Treadwell trying to control from half guard but DeSilva is working away.
Treadwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeSilva's head.
DeSilva manages to get to full guard.
DeSilva wants to get back to his feet but Treadwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeSilva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Treadwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Treadwell 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 is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

DeSilva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Treadwell tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Treadwell backwards.

Treadwell has DeSilva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Treadwell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending DeSilva tumbling to the mat - Treadwell dives into DeSilva's guard.
DeSilva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Treadwell looking to pass the guard.
De Forest Treadwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Treadwell from controlling successfully.
Treadwell pushing down on DeSilva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
DeSilva is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva moves into full guard.
Treadwell tries to free his leg and advance position but DeSilva is retaining full guard.
Treadwell stands up over DeSilva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

DeSilva pushes Treadwell off and gets back to his feet.
Treadwell tries to clinch up but DeSilva circles away and keeps his distance.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
Treadwell feints the counter takedown.

DeSilva pushes Treadwell up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Treadwell blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSilva presses Treadwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva is working Treadwell over against the cage.
Treadwell looking for a takedown.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Forest Treadwell.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Treadwell wants a takedown.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Treadwell can do to turn this around?
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries to work over Treadwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Treadwell blocks a body shot from DeSilva.

DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from DeSilva.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Treadwell's calf.

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

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

DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Treadwell back into the cage.

Treadwell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Treadwell manages to end up in side control.
DeSilva tries to buck Treadwell off but Treadwell is having none of it.
DeSilva pushes Treadwell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Treadwell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
DeSilva is looking to reverse the position.
Treadwell working away.
Treadwell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
DeSilva wants to get back to his feet but Treadwell drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
DeSilva controls the position for a moment.
Treadwell trying to control the action but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
DeSilva is looking to regain half guard here but Treadwell keeps moving and retains side control.
DeSilva is trying to control Treadwell's posture but Treadwell avoids it.
Treadwell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Treadwell is putting a hurting on DeSilva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Treadwell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell lands a few punches from side control.
Treadwell is chipping away with strikes.
Treadwell working the ground and pound.
DeSilva struggling a bit here.
Treadwell wants to control but DeSilva is keeping him busy.
Treadwell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Treadwell is working DeSilva over with some ground and pound from side control.
DeSilva is trying to control Treadwell's posture but Treadwell avoids it.
You can see the frustration on DeSilva's face as Treadwell controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Treadwell misses with a shot to the body
and DeSilva counters with a nice leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from DeSilva enables Treadwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. DeSilva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
DeSilva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Treadwell manages to pass to side control.

Treadwell is pressing down on DeSilva's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeSilva is holding on for now.
DeSilva is looking to control Treadwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeSilva avoid being mounted?

Treadwell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Treadwell stops DeSilva from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeSilva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Treadwell.
DeSilva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Treadwell's guard.

Treadwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Treadwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
Treadwell keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
Treadwell seems keen to control DeSilva's posture.
DeSilva is stalling in the full guard.
DeSilva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to get up but he can't break Treadwell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Treadwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Treadwell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Treadwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Treadwell controlling DeSilva's posture.
Treadwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Treadwell, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but DeSilva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
DeSilva trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by DeSilva.

DeSilva stands up out of the half guard.
DeSilva lands with a shot to the body.
Treadwell doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSilva circles away.
DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva with a hook.
DeSilva scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from DeSilva.
Treadwell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSilva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva scores with a decent looking hook.
Treadwell ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
Treadwell tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Treadwell's leg. Treadwell is trying to keep his angry face on.

DeSilva clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Treadwell backwards.

DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Treadwell moves forwards but DeSilva connects with a nice, crisp jab.

DeSilva gets tackled into the cage by Treadwell. Treadwell maintains the clinch.
Treadwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva pushes Treadwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva is working Treadwell over against the cage.
Treadwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeSilva stalling the fight.
Treadwell wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva clearly takes that round.
That's time! DeSilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Treadwell blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
Treadwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
Treadwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSilva cracks Treadwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Treadwell manages to avoid it.
Treadwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Treadwell moves out of range of the leg kick from DeSilva.
Treadwell takes one to the side of the head.
Treadwell wants to clinch
letting DeSilva counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva stuns Treadwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Treadwell is looking to clinch but DeSilva is avoiding it.
Treadwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Treadwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeSilva is fending him off so far but Treadwell persists. Nope, DeSilva circles away and we're back to standing.
Treadwell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Treadwell throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Treadwell shoots in and gets a takedown into DeSilva's guard.
DeSilva is controlling Treadwell's posture.
Treadwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSilva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Treadwell won't allow DeSilva to get back to his feet.
Treadwell preventing the sweep.
DeSilva is looking to stand up but Treadwell isn't so interested in that idea.
DeSilva seems keen to control Treadwell's posture.
DeSilva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell moves away from the strike by DeSilva.
Treadwell drops his hands momentarily and DeSilva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeSilva cracks the inside of Treadwell's front leg.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Treadwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeSilva throws a head kick that Treadwell semi-blocks.
DeSilva misses with a hook

and Treadwell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva keeping full guard, as Treadwell tries to pass.
DeSilva pulls Treadwell in close to prevent any damage.
Treadwell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Treadwell lands a couple of digs.
DeSilva is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
Treadwell passes into half guard.
Treadwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Treadwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Treadwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeSilva has hold of Treadwell's hands but Treadwell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeSilva trying to control but Treadwell postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Treadwell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Treadwell connects with a nice short shot to DeSilva's temple.
Treadwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeSilva's head.
Treadwell trying to control the action but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Treadwell seems content to control.

Treadwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeSilva defends it well.
DeSilva is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva had his way with De Forest Treadwell in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Treadwell moves away from the strike by DeSilva.
Treadwell shoots for a double leg takedown but DeSilva sprawls well. He's pushed Treadwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Treadwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DeSilva lands a nice shot that snaps Treadwell's head back.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Treadwell's head backwards.
Treadwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Treadwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeSilva circles away quickly and effectively.

Treadwell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for DeSilva!
DeSilva sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Treadwell connects with a nice short shot to DeSilva's temple.
DeSilva is positioning himself well to prevent Treadwell advancing to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Treadwell lands a nice short elbow.
Treadwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeSilva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Treadwell is looking to advance position but DeSilva won't allow it.

Treadwell is working for a kimura but DeSilva is defending it quite comfortably.
Treadwell wants to pass the guard but DeSilva is defending well.
Treadwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeSilva's head.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Treadwell keeps him under control.
Treadwell is just content to waste time from the top position. DeSilva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.

That's two 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.
DeSilva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Treadwell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
DeSilva wants to stand and escape but Treadwell is having none of it.
Treadwell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Treadwell gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
Treadwell tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Treadwell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Treadwell works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is positioning himself well to prevent Treadwell advancing to mount.
Treadwell is trying to control. DeSilva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeSilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Treadwell.
DeSilva wants to improve his position but Treadwell is controlling well.
Treadwell prevents DeSilva from standing back up.
Treadwell is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and DeSilva reverses the position - he's now on top in Treadwell's guard.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Treadwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Treadwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Treadwell is thwarting DeSilva's attempts to control the position.
Treadwell working DeSilva over with strikes.
Treadwell wants to control but DeSilva is keeping him busy.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSilva trying to control but Treadwell postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Mauricio DeSilva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeSilva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!