PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 8 p4p, 15 weight class) and Just Whymer (ranked 2 p4p, 4 weight class). DeSilva comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

DeSilva
vs
Whymer

200 cm
39
212
30 - 10 - 0

194 cm
34
209
33 - 12 - 4

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 30 - 10 - 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 33 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whymer circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Whymer checks it.
Whymer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeSilva blocks it well.
Good standup being displayed there by DeSilva as he connects with a hook.
Whymer needs to keep his hands up - DeSilva had a free shot at his head there.
Whymer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Whymer circles away.
Whymer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.

DeSilva has Whymer up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch but Whymer improves position.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
DeSilva taking a breather.
Whymer blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Whymer lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
Whymer lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
Whymer misses with a body punch.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
Whymer lands with a right to the head.
Whymer misses with the head strike.
Whymer lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whymer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeSilva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer blocking some punches.
DeSilva tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whymer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from DeSilva.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Whymer.
DeSilva lands a nice uppercut.
Whymer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whymer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeSilva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Whymer can turn it around.
Whymer misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Whymer blocks it.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to DeSilva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer working aggressively here.
DeSilva presses Whymer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva gets through Whymer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva presses Whymer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer scores with a hook to the body.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
Whymer struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Whymer lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Whymer.
Whymer throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whymer misses with some punches.
DeSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whymer backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whymer looks winded!
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Whymer.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
Whymer misses with a body punch.

DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whymer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whymer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whymer throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Whymer takes one to the chin there.
DeSilva blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from DeSilva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whymer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeSilva connects with a high kick.
DeSilva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
Whymer scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whymer counters with a good, hard body kick but DeSilva shrugs it off.
Whymer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whymer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Whymer tries to land a front kick but DeSilva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whymer throws a low kick, looking for DeSilva's leg but DeSilva calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses
and DeSilva counters with a stiff right hand.
Whymer looks to land a body kick but DeSilva moved away.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
DeSilva is looking for a counter combo.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whymer can do to turn this around?
DeSilva connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whymer feints a counter leg kick.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
DeSilva thumps Whymer with a low kick.
DeSilva is looking to clinch but Whymer is avoiding it.
Whymer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
DeSilva misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Whymer.
DeSilva moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
DeSilva dodges the punch combination from Whymer.
Whymer is looking to chop away at DeSilva's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from DeSilva misses its target.
DeSilva tries to clinch but Whymer is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Whymer.
Nice cross by DeSilva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
A low kick lands for Whymer.
DeSilva digs a good hook to Whymer's body.
Whymer scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whymer was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Whymer.
Whymer avoids a kick to the body.
Whymer lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeSilva blocks a low kick nicely.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whymer throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whymer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whymer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Whymer avoids it.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeSilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whymer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Whymer has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
Whymer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Whymer backwards.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land.
DeSilva has Whymer pressed against the cage.
Whymer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Whymer avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Whymer digs a right hand underneath DeSilva's ribcage. DeSilva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Whymer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Whymer avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Whymer misses with some punches.
Whymer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Whymer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Whymer prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva is trying to break free.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whymer lands with a short shot to the head.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whymer misses with some punches.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Whymer scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whymer backwards.
Whymer pushes DeSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Just Whymer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DeSilva lands a head shot.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Whymer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeSilva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Whymer's head.
DeSilva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Whymer checks it.
Whymer unleashes a big counter combination but DeSilva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Whymer moves out of range easily.
Whymer tries a quick counter leg kick but DeSilva is wise to it.
Whymer slips a jab from DeSilva.

DeSilva clinches.
A short uppercut from Whymer.
Whymer lands a body shot.
Whymer lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Whymer.
A short body shot lands from Whymer as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whymer.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whymer misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Whymer - that landed with a thud.
Whymer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whymer working aggressively here.
Whymer presses DeSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whymer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeSilvas head.
Whymer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whymer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whymer digs a right hand underneath DeSilva's ribcage. DeSilva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Whymer.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Whymer.
Whymer scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Whymer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer lands a shot to the body.
Whymer scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whymer.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Whymer.
Whymer lands with a right to the head.
Whymer lands a hook that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
Still in the clinch, Whymer scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
Whymer misses with a punch on the inside.
Whymer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Whymer.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land.
Whymer lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
Whymer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
DeSilva tries to stall but Whymer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Whymer digs a right hand underneath DeSilva's ribcage. DeSilva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whymer lands a body shot.
Whymer misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whymer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer lands a hook that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.

DeSilva is rocked!
Good body shot from Whymer.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whymer is working DeSilva over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land.
Whymer lands with a light punch inside.
Oh DeSilva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whymer scores with a shot to the side of DeSilva's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeSilva tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Whymer.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
Whymer pushes DeSilva against the cage. Whymer is working some dirty boxing. Whymer pushes off with a quick right hook! DeSilva goes down! DeSilva tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Whymer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Just Whymer!
Just Whymer is the new light heavyweight champion!
Just Whymer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.