PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Parsons (ranked 4353 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Igor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Parsons
vs
Silva

169 cm
19
144
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
134
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leo Parsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parsons is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parsons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Parsons defends it.
Silva is just content to waste time from the top position. Parsons takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Parsons has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva wants to control from the top but Parsons keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Parsons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parsons looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parsons did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons trying to control here.
Parsons is looking to get back to is feet but Silva passes into side control.
Parsons is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Parsons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva grinds an elbow into Parsons's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parsons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parsons is not content to let Silva control the position.
Parsons can't do much from the bottom here.

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.
Parsons 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.
Silva trying to control the position but Parsons is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parsons tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Parsons back into the cage.

Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Parsons regains guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parsons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Silva 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.

Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parsons as he jumps to the side.
Parsons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parsons shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Parsons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Parsons's guard.
Silva wanted to stand there but Parsons had control of the position.
Parsons is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.

Parsons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Igor Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Parsons to get back to his feet.

Parsons 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Parsons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva trying to control the action but Parsons is working from the bottom.
Parsons struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva in the domination position with Parsons hanging on.
Silva wants to control but Parsons is keeping him busy.
Parsons struggling a bit here.
Silva wants to control but Parsons is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons struggling a bit here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Silva gets caught napping as Parsons dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
Parsons 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.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Parsons is proving a slippery customer.
Parsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is controlling Parsons's posture.

Parsons drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Parsons has Silva in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.

Parsons is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Parsons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Parsons throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.

Parsons drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.

Parsons has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Parsons is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Parsons let's go of the attempt for now.
Silva wants to control his opponent's hands but Parsons gets his hands free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva staying busy and making it hard for Parsons to control.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but Parsons has full control of the position and if anything, Silva has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Parsons struggling to keep hold of the position.

Parsons 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parsons working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Parsons is in full control for now.
Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Parsons wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.

That's two 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.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Parsons from advancing to side control.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva is looking to stand up but Parsons isn't so interested in that idea.
Parsons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.

Parsons drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.

Parsons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons looking to control.
Silva wanted to stand there but Parsons had control of the position.

Parsons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Parsons is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is looking to advance position but Parsons won't allow it.
Silva wants to take a breather but Parsons is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Parsons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parsons wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.

Parsons trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight for Igor Silva!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Igor Silva!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Igor Silva!

Igor Silva wins by unanimous decision!