PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 527 p4p, 76 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 339 p4p, 47 weight class). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pedro Mauricio DeSilva
vs
Experiment lV

190 cm
31
196 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

190 cm
29
190 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment lV moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment lV.

DeSilva closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment lV lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Experiment lV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment lV lands with a shot to the body.
DeSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment lV throws a series of strikes that have DeSilva backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a big head kick but DeSilva shrugs it off.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.
Experiment lV is looking to slow DeSilva down with leg kicks.

DeSilva clinches.
Experiment lV tries to break free but DeSilva pushes him back against the cage.
Experiment lV cracks DeSilva with a nice body shot.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Experiment lV manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from DeSilva misses.

Experiment lV tries to keep at a distance but DeSilva has taken the fight into the clinch.

Experiment lV manages to pull guard.
DeSilva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Experiment lV is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment lV swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Experiment lV 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment lV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Experiment lV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Experiment lV keeps moving.
DeSilva is pushing down on Experiment lV's leg trying to pass to half guard. Experiment lV is fighting to maintain full guard but DeSilva has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeSilva is keen to just control but Experiment lV is a slippery customer.
DeSilva is thwarting Experiment lV's attempts to control the position.
DeSilva is trying to control. Experiment lV wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. DeSilva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSilva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
DeSilva scoring with strikes but Experiment lV is staying in there.

DeSilva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Experiment lV has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeSilva working Experiment lV over with strikes here.
Experiment lV is working to get back to half guard.
Experiment lV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeSilva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Experiment lV sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is not content to let DeSilva control the position.
DeSilva drops an elbow to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Ground and pound from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Experiment lV is working away.
Experiment lV is controlling DeSilva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Experiment lV taking some punishment here, with DeSilva in his half guard.
DeSilva slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Experiment lV moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.

DeSilva clinches up against the cage.
DeSilva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Experiment lV smiles and moves away.
Experiment lV takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Experiment lV looks for the body kick but DeSilva saw that one coming.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.

DeSilva scores with a takedown into Experiment lV's guard.
DeSilva content to stall in guard here.

Experiment lV is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva looking to pass the guard.
DeSilva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Experiment lV is trying to keep DeSilva in close.
Experiment lV keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
DeSilva pushing down on Experiment lV's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Experiment lV gets full guard.
DeSilva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Our spies down at at Secret Lab inform us that Experiment lV has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
DeSilva looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Experiment lV is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeSilva defends well.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Experiment lV is keeping the position.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment lV can do to turn this around?
DeSilva throws a big right hand that misses.
DeSilva with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeSilva postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva trying to control but Experiment lV is working from the bottom.

Experiment lV 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.
DeSilva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Experiment lV's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Experiment lV keeps moving.
DeSilva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeSilva is trying to control the action in half guard but Experiment lV is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeSilva controlling the action here.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Experiment lV is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Experiment lV manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeSilva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
DeSilva laying and praying for a moment but Experiment lV takes advantage and regains half guard.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Experiment lV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeSilva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeSilva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Experiment lV is trying to control but can't.
DeSilva throwing shots but Experiment lV is blocking nicely.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. DeSilva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSilva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Experiment lV!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSilva breaks from Experiment lV's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Experiment lV is looking to get to half guard.
DeSilva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Experiment lV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Experiment lV.
DeSilva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Experiment lV tries to avoid it but DeSilva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Experiment lV to the ground. Experiment lV escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Experiment lV throws a counter combo.
Experiment lV defending well as DeSilva loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSilva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

DeSilva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Experiment lV sprawls well initially but DeSilva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

DeSilva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Experiment lV sees it coming and defends easily.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. DeSilva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSilva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Experiment lV is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Experiment lV is working away.
Experiment lV trying to control from the bottom.
DeSilva trying to mount his opponent but Experiment lV defends it.
DeSilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Experiment lV does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeSilva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Experiment lV to regain full guard.
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment lV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Experiment lV is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two 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.

Experiment lV 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.
DeSilva trying to control but Experiment lV is working from the bottom.
Experiment lV is trying to control the position but DeSilva postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Experiment lV moved out of range.
Experiment lV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
Experiment lV throws a big counter head kick but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
Experiment lV on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeSilva throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Experiment lV's head but Experiment lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
DeSilva throws a combination that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a left and a right that stings DeSilva.
Experiment lV lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeSilva misses with a left hand
and Experiment lV counters with an inside leg kick.

DeSilva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Experiment lV's guard.
DeSilva throws a big elbow that misses.
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment lV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Experiment lV has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think DeSilva should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Experiment lV has tightened it up now! DeSilva should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Finnish Experiment lV!
After the fight, Finnish Experiment lV was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.