PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Silva (ranked 2996 p4p, 378 weight class) and Robert Robertsson (ranked 2995 p4p, 377 weight class). Felix Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Silva
vs
Robertsson

188 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Robertsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Robertsson wants to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch position.
Silva misses with a combination

and Robertsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Robertsson tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.
Robertsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robertsson postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Robertsson is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

Silva trying to pass the guard but Robertsson defending well.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertsson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertsson wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robertsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Robertsson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Robertsson gets back to half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Robertsson is having none of it.
Robertsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robertsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva controlling the action here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva misses with a body punch

and Robertsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robertsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robertsson's back!
Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Robertsson tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Robertsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Robert Robertsson has been cut.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Robertsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Robertsson scoring with strikes.
Robert Robertsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Robertsson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silva is avoiding damage well.
Silva prevents Robertsson from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sanctuary, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Robertsson drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertsson is stalling in the full guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertsson.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva tries to control but Robertsson wriggling away.
Robertsson tries to improve his position but instead Silva has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Silva.
Robertsson trying to control the hands but Silva breaks the grip.
Robertsson can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Robertsson tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Robertsson tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Robertsson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robertsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Robertsson just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertsson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silva.
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 Felix Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Robertsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Robertsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robertsson on the side of the head.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Robertsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva lands an uppercut.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Felix Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertsson with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Robertsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Robertsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva sets himself, and Robertsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Silva avoids it this time.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses

and Robertsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robertsson.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
Robertsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Robertsson slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robertsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robertsson looking to pass the guard.
Robertsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robertsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva wants to sweep here but Robertsson controlling him for the moment.
Robertsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertsson won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Robertsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robertsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertsson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Robertsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robertsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Silva trying to control here.
Robertsson working Silva over with strikes.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertsson controls the pace.

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 Felix Silva.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Silva!
Felix Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.