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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuju Da Silva (ranked 981 p4p, 2043 weight class) and Silas Hodge (ranked 133 p4p, 255 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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6 - 2 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuju Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silas Hodge!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Hodge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hodge continues to drive forward.
Da Silva pulls guard successfully.
Da Silva looking to control but Hodge passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away.
Da Silva's coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hodge is looking to advance position but Da Silva won't allow it.
Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hodge.
Hodge passes the guard and advances to mount!
Da Silva regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Hodge is controlling well.
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Hodge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hodge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Da Silva is looking to control Hodge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Hodge wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position.
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodge pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hodge passes to full mount!
Da Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Hodge has a good base and remains in mount.
Da Silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hodge.
Hodge throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Hodge postures up.
Hodge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Da Silva can't escape the position.
Hodge looking for a guillotine from mount but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to lock up and control but Hodge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hodge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hodge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Hodge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva trying to control but Hodge postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.
Hodge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hodge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hodge trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hodge is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva won't allow Hodge to sweep him here.
Hodge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Hodge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hodge manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Hodge's guard.
Da Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hodge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva has Hodge in his guard.
Hodge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hodge is aware though and is defending well.
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Hodge defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Hodge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hodge looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hodge.
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hodge on his heels. He'll look to pass Hodge's guard now, I'm sure.
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hodge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Hodge's legs - danger averted.
Hodge working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hodge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Silva, into his guard.
Hodge looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hodge looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Hodge defends easily.
Hodge drops back looking for a leg! Da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Silva manages to kick Hodge off! Hodge jumps back into Da Silva's guard.
Hodge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hodge slips nicely into half guard.
Hodge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hodge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hodge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Silva is surviving well by controlling Hodge's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodge wants to finish this one by submission but Da Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hodge.
Da Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Hodge postures up.
Hodge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Da Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Da Silva shrugs it off.
Da Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Hodge postures up.
Da Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hodge prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Hodge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Da Silva wants to hold on but Hodge pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Da Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Da Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hodge is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hodge is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Hodge moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hodge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hodge is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Da Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Hodge has switched to an armbar! Da Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Silas Hodge!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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