PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hostrel Von Straztle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Silva
vs
Von Straztle

189 cm
22
189 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hostrel Von Straztle!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Von Straztle ducks down to avoid it.

Von Straztle 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Straztle won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.

Von Straztle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Straztle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Von Straztle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Von Straztle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Straztle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Von Straztle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Von Straztle is proving hard to escape from.

Von Straztle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Von Straztle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Straztle looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Straztle has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.

Von Straztle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva wanted to stand there but Von Straztle had control of the position.
Von Straztle tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva tries to stand but Von Straztle is controlling from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Von Straztle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva lands a with a good body shot.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Hostrel Von Straztle has been cut.
Silva tests Von Straztle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Straztle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Straztle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Silva lands.
Von Straztle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Von Straztle ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Von Straztle tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from Silva.
Von Straztle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
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!
Silva throws out a loose jab but Von Straztle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Straztle.
George Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hostrel Von Straztle.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hostrel Von Straztle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Von Straztle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Von Straztle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Straztle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Straztle.
Von Straztle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
George Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hostrel Von Straztle.
Nice shot by Silva.
Von Straztle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Von Straztle moves away and avoids it.
Von Straztle is breathing heavily.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Straztle.
Von Straztle shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Von Straztle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Straztle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Von Straztle is rocked!
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Straztle is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Von Straztle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Straztle seems to have recovered his senses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Straztle ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Straztle checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Straztle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Straztle ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Von Straztle moves his leg out of the way.
Von Straztle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Von Straztle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Straztle checks a leg kick.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Straztle.
Von Straztle tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Straztle checks a leg kick.
Silva throws a series of punches but Von Straztle avoids them all with ease.
Von Straztle tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

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.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Von Straztle closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Von Straztle pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Von Straztle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Von Straztle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Straztle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!

Von Straztle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hostrel Von Straztle's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Von Straztle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Straztle somewhat.
Von Straztle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva misses with a low kick as Von Straztle jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Von Straztle or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
George Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hostrel Von Straztle.
Von Straztle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Von Straztle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Straztle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Von Straztle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Von Straztle moves away and avoids it.
Silva throws a low kick but Von Straztle avoids it.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Silva tests Von Straztle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
George Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Von Straztle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Straztle can do to turn this around?
Von Straztle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Straztle needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Von Straztle avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva throws a right and a left that Von Straztle avoids nicely.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Straztle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Von Straztle drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Straztle slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Straztle is defended easily by Silva.
Von Straztle dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Von Straztle's head and hops out.
Von Straztle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Von Straztle slips under a jab.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Von Straztle's head but Von Straztle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws a series of punches but Von Straztle avoids them all with ease.
Von Straztle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Straztle off to one side.

That's four 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.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
George Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Straztle shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Silva clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hostrel Von Straztle's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Straztle.
Von Straztle shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Von Straztle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
George Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hostrel Von Straztle.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Von Straztle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Straztle dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Horrible takedown by Von Straztle or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Von Straztle saw that one coming.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Straztle.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Von Straztle moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Straztle circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Straztle fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Von Straztle gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von Straztle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Von Straztle is controlling him well.

Von Straztle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Von Straztle seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.

Von Straztle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Silva defend it? Von Straztle steps over the head and cranks it - Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Von Straztle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hostrel Von Straztle!
Hostrel Von Straztle is the new middleweight champion!