PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Camus Miklotov (ranked 3658 p4p, 4626 weight class) and Gilbert Silva (ranked 413 p4p, 482 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miklotov
vs
Silva

180 cm
20
177
1 - 4 - 0

170 cm
24
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Camus Miklotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilbert Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miklotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Miklotov, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Miklotov against the cage but Miklotov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miklotov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miklotov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silva walks into a left hand.
Miklotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miklotov throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miklotov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miklotov lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.

Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Miklotov is trying to escape back to his feet but Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miklotov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miklotov, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Miklotov is trying to get back to his feet.
Miklotov trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Silva working away.
Miklotov is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Miklotov!
Miklotov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Silva avoids the attempt from Miklotov to control.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miklotov tries to improve his position but instead Silva has taken his back!

Miklotov showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miklotov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Silva tightening his grip on Miklotov, looking for the choke.
Miklotov tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Miklotov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miklotov wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
Miklotov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Miklotov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Miklotov is really stuck here.
Miklotov wants to get back to his feet.
Miklotov looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Camus Miklotov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Miklotov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miklotov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Miklotov to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Miklotov lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miklotov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miklotov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.

Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miklotov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to control but Miklotov is keeping him busy.
Miklotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Miklotov is trying to get back to his feet.
Miklotov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miklotov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Miklotov is keeping him busy.

Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miklotov is looking for a sweep.

Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Miklotov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miklotov tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miklotov's legs.
Miklotov wants to control but Silva postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miklotov keeps working.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miklotov connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Miklotov.
Miklotov connects with a body shot.

Miklotov tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miklotov wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gilbert Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miklotov wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Miklotov gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camus Miklotov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miklotov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Miklotov.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Miklotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid body kick from Miklotov.
Miklotov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miklotov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Both fighters circling a little - Miklotov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miklotov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miklotov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miklotov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gilbert Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Miklotov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Camus Miklotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Silva.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva tries for a takedown but Miklotov circles away easily
and Miklotov counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miklotov connects with an inside leg kick.
Miklotov thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Miklotov scores with a jab to the body.
Miklotov jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miklotov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva fails with the takedown
and Miklotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miklotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miklotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miklotov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camus Miklotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Miklotov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva takes one on the button.
Miklotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camus Miklotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miklotov - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miklotov. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Miklotov counter with a right hand.
Miklotov works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Miklotov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Miklotov.
Miklotov throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miklotov. Miklotov obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miklotov.
Silva shoots and misses
and Miklotov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That kick from Miklotov tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miklotov throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miklotov delivers a nice body kick.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Miklotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Silva is rocked!
Miklotov lands a brutal head kick. Silva looks out on his feet and Miklotov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Camus Miklotov!