PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davey DeLuca (ranked 4436 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleyton Da Silva (ranked 3412 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeLuca
vs
Da Silva

176 cm
24
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey DeLuca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cleyton Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuca fails with the takedown.
DeLuca shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
DeLuca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey DeLuca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuca looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva tries to clinch up but DeLuca circles away and keeps his distance.

DeLuca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeLuca manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Da Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DeLuca throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeLuca ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeLuca no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Da Silva won't allow DeLuca to sweep him here.
DeLuca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeLuca is looking to stand up but Da Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Da Silva trying to control but DeLuca is working from the bottom.
DeLuca is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeLuca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.
DeLuca wants to hit a switch here but Da Silva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeLuca there!
Da Silva trying to control but DeLuca is having none of it.
DeLuca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
DeLuca prevents any damage by holding on tight.
DeLuca tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva punching from mount but DeLuca doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Da Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
DeLuca is looking to get to half guard.

Da Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but DeLuca is having none of it.
Da Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
DeLuca is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLuca is controlling Da Silva's trapped leg to prevent Da Silva from advancing to side control.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but DeLuca is having none of it.
Da Silva moves into full mount! DeLuca won't be happy about that!
DeLuca wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeLuca is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleyton Da Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. DeLuca tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeLuca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and DeLuca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by DeLuca.
DeLuca is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeLuca has had enough of the clinch but Da Silva keeps him there for the moment.
DeLuca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.

DeLuca successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLuca working a defensive guard here.
DeLuca wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeLuca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeLuca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeLuca working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva won't allow DeLuca to sweep him here.
DeLuca controlling Da Silva's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeLuca fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey DeLuca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and DeLuca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
DeLuca wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeLuca pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeLuca keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva stands and throws DeLuca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeLuca is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Da Silva crashes against the mat.
DeLuca is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
DeLuca is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Da Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Da Silva crashes against the mat.

Da Silva tries for a kimura but DeLuca is defending well.
DeLuca strikes from the bottom but Da Silva takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cleyton Da Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

DeLuca has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva in a clinch.
DeLuca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Silva is defending well.
Da Silva jumps guard but DeLuca stands there with Da Silva around his waist. Da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but DeLuca turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DeLuca wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Da Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DeLuca after a bit of a struggle.
Davey DeLuca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleyton Da Silva.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but DeLuca has him pressed against the cage.
DeLuca just leaning against Da Silva, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is trying to break free.
DeLuca tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Silva smiles and moves away.
Da Silva jabs DeLuca right on the nose. DeLuca blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeLuca closes the distance and clinches.
DeLuca looking for a takedown.
DeLuca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Silva prevents it.
Da Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeLuca pulls his leg out and moves away.
DeLuca slips a straight right by Da Silva.
DeLuca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeLuca sprawls well. DeLuca wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by DeLuca.
DeLuca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeLuca closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.

DeLuca gets control of Da Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. DeLuca will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
DeLuca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

DeLuca is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva forces his way into half guard.
DeLuca tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Da Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeLuca is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeLuca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeLuca shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Silva tries to sprawl out of it but DeLuca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeLuca.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeLuca avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
DeLuca slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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 Davey DeLuca.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

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