PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Da Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cabreros
vs
Da Silva

176 cm
19
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Cabreros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Cabreros.
Da Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Bruno Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Da Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cabreros to the mat! Cabreros manages to get full guard.

Da Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cabreros is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Silva, into his guard.

Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabreros passes into side control.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Cabreros keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Da Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Cabreros is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabreros defending well though.
Cabreros is trying to stand.
Da Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabreros is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Cabreros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros is looking to escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Cabreros, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Cabreros against the cage but Cabreros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peter Cabreros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Da Silva.
Cabreros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cabreros is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Cabreros circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva defending well as Cabreros loads up on a big left hand.
Cabreros throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabreros looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Cabreros slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cabreros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Cabreros saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Cabreros's head but Cabreros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Cabreros - just one landing.
Cabreros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Silva's head.
Peter Cabreros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Cabreros misses with a looping left.
Cabreros scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabreros but Cabreros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cabreros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Bruno Da Silva has been cut.
Cabreros catches Da Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabreros moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Cabreros slips under a jab.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cabreros tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cabreros to the ground. Cabreros escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Cabreros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Cabreros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cabreros throws a big shot that misses.
Cabreros slips a jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cabreros slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cabreros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cabreros as he jumps to the side.
Peter Cabreros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Da Silva.
Cabreros throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabreros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabreros sprawls well. He's pushed Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cabreros moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Cabreros finds it's way through Da Silva's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Cabreros had a free shot at his head there.

Da Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cabreros keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Cabreros trying to control the position here.

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

Da Silva looking for subs off his back but Cabreros has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is pressing down on Cabreros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cabreros wants to stand but Da Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.

Da Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cabreros is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Da Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Da Silva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cabreros has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cabreros!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.

Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cabreros is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Da Silva Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cabreros's back instead.

Da Silva has got his arm under Cabreros's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Cabreros has spun round into Da Silva's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Cabreros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Da Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid it.

Da Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Cabreros is defending well.
Cabreros prevents Da Silva from moving into mount.

Da Silva swings around for an armbar but Cabreros sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Da Silva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabreros is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cabreros has passed into side control.
Da Silva tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cabreros's best efforts.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cabreros trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.

Cabreros got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabreros has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabreros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cabreros is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.

Da Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Cabreros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four 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.
Da Silva looks to land a strike but Cabreros avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Da Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cabreros is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cabreros has escaped and now he's on top!

Cabreros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabreros trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Da Silva really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Cabreros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cabreros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Cabreros saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Cabreros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabreros misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Da Silva.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Cabreros moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabreros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Da Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cabreros does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Da Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cabreros sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cabreros is pressing down on Da Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Da Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cabreros dives on top into guard.
Bruno Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cabreros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Silva is looking to sweep but instead, Cabreros has passed into half guard.

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.
Cabreros prevents Da Silva from improving his position.

Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Da Silva gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros wants to get up but he can't break Da Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Cabreros is posturing up here but Da Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cabreros tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cabreros has to tap! Slick submission there by Da Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Da Silva!
Bruno Da Silva is the new lightweight champion!