PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Thigpen Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genesuis Silverkush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genesuis Silverkush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thigpen Jr
vs
Silverkush

175 cm
22
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
200 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taylor Thigpen Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genesuis Silverkush!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverkush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Thigpen Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thigpen Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thigpen Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverkush wants to get back to his feet but Thigpen Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thigpen Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silverkush wants to sweep but no luck.
Thigpen Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverkush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thigpen Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thigpen Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Silverkush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thigpen Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thigpen Jr wants to get back to his feet but Silverkush is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thigpen Jr wants to clinch.
Thigpen Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silverkush as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silverkush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silverkush lands with a right hand.
Silverkush stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silverkush wants it to stay on the feet.
Silverkush misses with a few strikes there.
Thigpen Jr slips a jab and a cross from Silverkush.
Thigpen Jr shoots in for a double leg but Silverkush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Thigpen Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverkush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thigpen Jr.
Thigpen Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silverkush's waist but Silverkush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thigpen Jr off to one side.
Thigpen Jr is breathing heavily.

Thigpen Jr tries to keep at a distance but Silverkush has taken the fight into the clinch.

Silverkush breaks from the clinch.
Silverkush throws a nice looking combination but Thigpen Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silverkush tests Thigpen Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silverkush avoids the head kick by Thigpen Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen Jr shoots in for a takedown but Silverkush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silverkush misses with a double jab.
Thigpen Jr tries to clinch

and Silverkush counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thigpen Jr!
Thigpen Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silverkush tries to control but Thigpen Jr wriggling away.
Silverkush lands a big elbow.
Silverkush blocks Thigpen Jr's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thigpen Jr is squirming around, avoiding Silverkush's attempts to control the action.
Thigpen Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverkush wants to control the pace but Thigpen Jr is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thigpen Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Thigpen Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silverkush on the ground.
Silverkush looking to control but Thigpen Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thigpen Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genesuis Silverkush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thigpen Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silverkush leaves Thigpen Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thigpen Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silverkush but Silverkush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silverkush dodges the punch combination from Thigpen Jr.
Thigpen Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silverkush.

Thigpen Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Silverkush is desperately trying to improve his position but Thigpen Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Thigpen Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverkush is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silverkush is just holding on here. Thigpen Jr manages to take his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thigpen Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Silverkush doesn't escape.
Will Thigpen Jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silverkush holding both Thigpen Jr 's hands and preventing any damage.
Thigpen Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.

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.
Silverkush is taking damage to the body and head.
Thigpen Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thigpen Jr connects with a big shot to the side of Silverkush's head.
Thigpen Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silverkush's body.
Thigpen Jr is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Thigpen Jr gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Thigpen Jr gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Thigpen Jr apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Taylor Thigpen Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thigpen Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Thigpen Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thigpen Jr closes the distance looking to clinch

and Silverkush counters by moving into the clinch.
Thigpen Jr jumps guard but Silverkush stands there with Thigpen Jr around his waist. Thigpen Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thigpen Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silverkush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silverkush prevents Thigpen Jr from breaking the clinch.
Thigpen Jr stalling the fight.
Thigpen Jr tries to circle away but Silverkush has him pinned against the cage.
Thigpen Jr is working for takedown but Silverkush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thigpen Jr is trying to break the clinch but Silverkush is controlling him.
Silverkush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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.
Thigpen Jr tries to break the clinch but Silverkush is controlling the position.
Thigpen Jr stalling in the clinch but Silverkush improves position.
Silverkush wants to break free but Thigpen Jr has control.
Thigpen Jr prevents Silverkush from breaking the clinch.
Thigpen Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silverkush is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thigpen Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Silverkush won't allow it.
Silverkush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thigpen Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thigpen Jr is trying to break free.
Silverkush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thigpen Jr has Silverkush pressed against the cage.
Thigpen Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silverkush takes a shot to the head.
Silverkush is trying to break the clinch but Thigpen Jr is controlling him.
Thigpen Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Silverkush has double underhooks.
Silverkush prevents the takedown attempt.
Thigpen Jr tries to stall but Silverkush uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Thigpen Jr dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Thigpen Jr gets a clinch.
Silverkush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thigpen Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Silverkush shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thigpen Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Silverkush won't allow it.
Silverkush is trying to break the clinch but Thigpen Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Thigpen Jr is trying to break the clinch but Silverkush has him pressed against the cage.
Silverkush wants to get back to striking at distance but Thigpen Jr won't allow it.
Silverkush has Thigpen Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Thigpen Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thigpen Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silverkush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thigpen Jr has Silverkush pressed against the cage, preventing Silverkush from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Silverkush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Thigpen Jr with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Thigpen Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silverkush clinches up against the cage.
Silverkush is trying to break free.
Thigpen Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thigpen Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silverkush gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silverkush manages to break the clinch.
Silverkush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thigpen Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silverkush defends it nicely.
Silverkush lands with a shot to the body.
Thigpen Jr wants to clinch.
Thigpen Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silverkush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thigpen Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silverkush shoots in but Thigpen Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thigpen Jr looks to land a combination but Silverkush avoids it well.
Genesuis Silverkush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thigpen Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silverkush as he jumps to the side.
Silverkush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thigpen Jr.
Silverkush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thigpen Jr dives in and grabs Silverkush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silverkush pushes down on Thigpen Jr's head and hops out.
Thigpen Jr clinches but Silverkush breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silverkush scores with a head kick.
Thigpen Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silverkush is looking to slow Thigpen Jr down with leg kicks.
Silverkush leaves Thigpen Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Silverkush takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Silverkush has double underhooks.
Thigpen Jr tries for a takedown but Silverkush manages to get underhooks.
Thigpen Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silverkush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Thigpen Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silverkush uses from the top position.

Silverkush decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silverkush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Silverkush as Thigpen Jr shoots in.
Silverkush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thigpen Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thigpen Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silverkush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thigpen Jr somewhat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thigpen Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thigpen Jr tries to clinch but Silverkush moves away
and Silverkush counters with a series of strikes. Thigpen Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thigpen Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Silverkush drives through and clinches with Thigpen Jr against the cage.
Silverkush prevents the takedown attempt.
Silverkush gets through Thigpen Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silverkush is working Thigpen Jr over against the cage.

Silverkush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thigpen Jr shoots in for a double leg but Silverkush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thigpen Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Silverkush, looking for a takedown. Thigpen Jr pushes Silverkush against the cage but Silverkush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silverkush throws a left and a right that both miss

and Thigpen Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Silverkush fights it but they end up in guard.
Thigpen Jr wants to control from the top but Silverkush keeps moving.
Silverkush wants to get back to his feet but Thigpen Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genesuis Silverkush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silverkush 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genesuis Silverkush!