PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MARCO SILVEIRA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Natter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think SILVEIRA might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hino Rio Grandense. Natter has chosen Keep Rollin' Remix as his entrance music. The key to victory for MARCO SILVEIRA has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

SILVEIRA
vs
Natter

188 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MARCO SILVEIRA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Natter!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

SILVEIRA shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Natter's guard.
SILVEIRA postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
SILVEIRA throwing strikes from guard but Natter blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
SILVEIRA stands up out of Natter's guard for a moment - Natter manages to land a nice upkick.
Natter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SILVEIRA will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
SILVEIRA throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Natter wants to sweep here but SILVEIRA controlling him for the moment.
Natter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Natter get's back to his feet.
SILVEIRA pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Natter clinches with his opponent.
SILVEIRA tries to pull guard but Natter won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natter scores with a shot to the side of SILVEIRA's head.
SILVEIRA wants to break the clinch but can't.
The is referee keeping an eye on Natter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Natter swings wildly with an uppercut but SILVEIRA uses good head movement to avoid it.
SILVEIRA is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
SILVEIRA looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
SILVEIRA tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MARCO SILVEIRA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Natter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

SILVEIRA wants the takedown. Natter is fighting it off but SILVEIRA persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Natter's guard against the cage.
SILVEIRA is breathing heavily.
SILVEIRA postures up in Natter's guard and throws a big left but Natter blocks it.
Natter doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Natter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Natter throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natter wants to sweep but no luck.
SILVEIRA in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Natter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with SILVEIRA. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Natter wants to sweep here but SILVEIRA controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Natter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Natter is thwarting SILVEIRA's attempts to control the position.
SILVEIRA missing with punches from the bottom.

Natter stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Natter drives through with a takedown into guard.

Natter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on SILVEIRA, up you get!
SILVEIRA gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Natter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Natter wants to get back to his feet.
Natter tries to stand and escape but SILVEIRA actually recovers to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
SILVEIRA wants to stand up but Natter is controlling him.
Natter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Natter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Natter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. SILVEIRA is trying to defend but Natter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Natter stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Travis Natter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Natter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Natter preventing the sweep.

SILVEIRA is looking for a triangle but Natter pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Natter wants to get up but he can't break SILVEIRA's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
SILVEIRA controls Natter momentarily but Natter frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Natter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

SILVEIRA shoots and misses

and Natter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in SILVEIRA's guard now.

Natter stands and steps away. SILVEIRA gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Natter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
SILVEIRA tries to kick Natter off but Natter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

SILVEIRA actively working from the bottom here.
SILVEIRA wants to get back to his feet.
SILVEIRA lands a couple of sideways elbows.

Natter gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
SILVEIRA stalks Natter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Natter's face. Natter staggers backwards, shaken.
SILVEIRA fails with the takedown

and Natter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in SILVEIRA's guard.

SILVEIRA had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Natter is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. SILVEIRA Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Natter's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Natter turns into SILVEIRA and is now in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SILVEIRA is looking for a triangle but Natter pushes his legs off easily.

SILVEIRA is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Natter is aware though and is defending well.

Natter gets to his feet - SILVEIRA follows without any prompting.
SILVEIRA misses with a takedown attempt

and Natter counters with a single leg into guard. SILVEIRA didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MARCO SILVEIRA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Natter trying to stand up but can't free himself from SILVEIRA's guard.

Natter stands up and waves to SILVEIRA to follow him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Natter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Natter is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis Natter has got the better of the ground game so far.
SILVEIRA tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
SILVEIRA is trying to control but can't.
SILVEIRA flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Natter decides to stand and escape the position.
Nice takedown defense from SILVEIRA. No joy for Natter on that attempt.
SILVEIRA fails with the takedown

and Natter counters with a takedown into side control.
SILVEIRA is trying to control Natter's posture but Natter avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Natter decides to stand back up.

Natter clinches.
SILVEIRA wants to break the clinch but can't.
Natter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Natter.
Natter tries to throw a body punch but SILVEIRA avoids it by throwing Natter back against the cage.
SILVEIRA has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Natter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Natter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
SILVEIRA wants to break the clinch but can't.
Natter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
SILVEIRA tries to break free but Natter pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natter walks away with a smile on his face. SILVEIRA gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Natter scores a takedown into full mount!
SILVEIRA sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
SILVEIRA tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Natter tries to stand but can't do so whilst SILVEIRA controls his leg.

Natter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Natter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. SILVEIRA was covering up waiting for the punch and Natter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Natter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Natter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and SILVEIRA counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

SILVEIRA drives through with a takedown into guard.
SILVEIRA trying to control the position from guard on top but Natter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natter striking off his back but it's not causing SILVEIRA any problems.
Natter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
SILVEIRA tries to stand but Natter is controlling from the bottom.
Natter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
SILVEIRA controls from within his opponent's guard.

SILVEIRA gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Natter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Natter tries to stand and escape but SILVEIRA is controlling the position.
SILVEIRA is trying to get back to full guard.

Natter gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

SILVEIRA gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Natter wants to stand but SILVEIRA has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

SILVEIRA looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

SILVEIRA has his feet on Natter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Natter looks for a takedown but SILVEIRA sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Natter is looking to clinch but SILVEIRA is avoiding it.
SILVEIRA with a jab.
SILVEIRA tries for a takedown but Natter circles away easily

and Natter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for SILVEIRA!
SILVEIRA is squirming around, avoiding Natter's attempts to control the action.

Natter is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
SILVEIRA scores with a one two! Natter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Natter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Natter lands in his opponent's guard.
Natter wants to stand but SILVEIRA has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA wants to get back to his feet but Natter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Natter wants to stand but SILVEIRA has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

SILVEIRA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
SILVEIRA wants to sweep but no luck.

Natter gets to his feet. SILVEIRA looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Natter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. SILVEIRA defends it nicely.
MARCO SILVEIRA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Natter.

Natter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Natter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Travis Natter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SILVEIRA tries to reverse the position but Natter maintains control.
MARCO SILVEIRA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Natter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Natter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Natter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Natter!