PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dats Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Williams
vs
Silva

182 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
22
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 Los Angeles, Anthony Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dats Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silva controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva working a defensive guard here.

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.

Silva lands a left and a right that send Williams crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Anthony Williams has been cut.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Williams is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Williams could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is controlling the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Williams is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Williams wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams moves into full guard.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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.

Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dats Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Williams'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.

Williams scores with a three punch combo!
Williams has his takedown stuffed

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Williams controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to hold Silva in close to prevent damage but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
Williams trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Anthony Williams just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Williams looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.

Silva stands up from Williams's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.

Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Williams 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 decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get!

Silva closes the distance and clinches.

Williams wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Williams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Williams throws and elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Williams managing to control the position.
Dats Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams working a defensive guard but Silva passes into half guard.
Williams trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Williams controlling the position for now.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can.
Williams trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dats Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Williams's cut.
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!

Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Silva wants to clinch.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
Williams is trying to control but can't.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Anthony Williams just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Silva throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Williams working a defensive guard but Silva passes into half guard.
Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Williams.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control the action here but instead Silva manages to pass to full mount!
Williams is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Silva stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt

and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva postures up.
Williams is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Anthony Williams just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Williams has his takedown stuffed

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
Anthony Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dats Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dats Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dats Silva!