PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GOD HIMSELF (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes into the arena with Capoeira do Brasil (Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66) blaring out of the sound system. GOD HIMSELF has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Da Silva
vs
HIMSELF

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paolo Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, GOD HIMSELF!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HIMSELF tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from HIMSELF as Da Silva shoots in.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
HIMSELF tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Da Silva throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like GOD HIMSELF has been cut.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but HIMSELF shows good takedown defense.
HIMSELF is looking to clinch.
GOD HIMSELF seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by HIMSELF!
Da Silva avoids the head kick by HIMSELF.
HIMSELF tries to clinch there but Da Silva circles away.
A jab from Da Silva finds it's way through HIMSELF's defenses.

HIMSELF darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
Da Silva is trying to drag HIMSELF to the mat but HIMSELF just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HIMSELF wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva keeps control of HIMSELF as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
HIMSELF throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.

HIMSELF breaks the clinch.
HIMSELF throws a right hand that Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HIMSELF tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
HIMSELF throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
HIMSELF cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
HIMSELF misses with a series of wild punches.

Da Silva tries to keep at a distance but HIMSELF has taken the fight into the clinch.
HIMSELF throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
HIMSELF with a knee to the head.

It looks like Paolo Da Silva has been cut.

HIMSELF manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
HIMSELF tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HIMSELF tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
HIMSELF is looking to clinch.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps HIMSELF's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but HIMSELF sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

HIMSELF darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from HIMSELF.
Da Silva keeps control of HIMSELF as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
HIMSELF prevents a takedown attempt there.
HIMSELF using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
HIMSELF wants to break the clinch but can't.
Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.

HIMSELF's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
HIMSELF moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but HIMSELF is out of range.
Some wild striking there from HIMSELF.
Some wild striking there from HIMSELF.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HIMSELF wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Da Silva shoots in but HIMSELF avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by HIMSELF.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but HIMSELF ducks down to avoid it.
HIMSELF tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
HIMSELF wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
HIMSELF misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
HIMSELF is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

HIMSELF moves into the clinch.
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Da Silva looking to stall.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. HIMSELF smiles and moves away.
A left and a right from HIMSELF both land. Nice combination.
Donk. Da Silva catches HIMSELF right on the button with a cross.

That has opened up GOD HIMSELF's cut even more.

Da Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
HIMSELF tries a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva wants a takedown.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but HIMSELF blocks it.
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
HIMSELF wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage.

HIMSELF breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Da Silva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paolo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

HIMSELF on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

HIMSELF is rocked!
Da Silva is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, HIMSELF is hurt! He's hurt bad - Da Silva fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save HIMSELF from any more punishment! Congratulations to Da Silva! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Da Silva!