PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Silva (ranked 4327 p4p, 3617 weight class) and Dylan Batt (ranked 0 p4p, 430 weight class). Batt has chosen MOTTO as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Silva
vs
Batt

185 cm
22
175
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
164
1 - 0 - 0

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Good chin

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Granite chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Batt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batt fails with the takedown

and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Batt didn't expect that.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva is working Batt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batt wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva stays in close to Batt's body and controls the position.
Batt trying to control the position.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Batt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Batt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two 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 working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva pushes down on Batt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batt sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
Batt wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Batt is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Batt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.

Batt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batt trying to control the position.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four 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.
Batt is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.

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

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Batt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batt is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Batt counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Batt to acknowledge the strikes.

Batt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Batt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jose Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is not content to let Batt control the position.
Silva is trying to control Batt's posture but Batt avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Batt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Batt pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Batt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Batt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batt is looking to take this one to the mat.

Batt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Batt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Batt tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Batt is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Batt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Batt trying to control here.

Silva is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Batt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.

Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Batt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four 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.
Batt is trying to control but can't.
Batt is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Batt defending well.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Batt defends the submission attempt.
Batt tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Batt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Batt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Batt is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Batt has passed into side control.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batt takes Silva's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silva is in trouble.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the hands but Batt breaks the grip.
Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Batt.
Silva tries to escape the position.

Silva showing good submission defense here.

Batt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Batt trying to control momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Batt working for a choke but Silva is defending well.

Batt looking to break Silva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Batt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silva wants to escape the position.
Silva is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Batt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silva has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Silva turns into Batt and is now in his guard.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Batt.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva stands and throws Batt's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to move to mount but Batt blocks the move with his legs.
Batt can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva cracks Batt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Batt is trying to improve his position.
Silva wants to control but Batt is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Batt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Batt 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Batt!
A less than humble Dylan Batt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.