PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between G S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenardo Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

S
vs
Silva

178 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

185 cm
30
179 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, G S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
S throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
S with a lazy takedown attempt

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
S knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
S looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but S is retaining full guard.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but S blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
S throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Silva lunges at S with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by S's hand.
S misses with a double jab

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. S won't be happy with that.
S tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws an elbow but S slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by S, who protects the arm well.

Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt S will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but S is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but S is defending well.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but S keeps working.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
S struggling a bit here.
S regains half guard there - taking advantage of Silva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
S tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
S is trying to control but can't.
Silva wants to pass to mount but S is defending the position.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed S's head.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenardo Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from S.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
S swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in S's guard now.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but S is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva drops back looking for a leg! S is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and S manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into S's guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
S is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva looks to land a strike but S avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
S seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva passes into half guard.

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

That's two 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.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing S to regain full guard.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
S has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva passes S's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
S wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
S tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but S defends the submission attempt.
Silva is trying to control. S wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
S is looking to improve his position.
S gets full guard.

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

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.
S throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for S!
S tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.

Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but S is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenardo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. S is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glenardo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
S tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
S is trying to control but can't.
Silva trying to control from S's half guard. S has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
S keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
S tries to land a sweep but no joy.
S being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but S blocks nicely.
S on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if S tries to get out of the position.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
S utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
S keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva pushing down on S's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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.
S is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
S wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
S has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
S controlling the position for now.
Glenardo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
S is trying to get back to full guard.
S wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.

Silva is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
S has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but S does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva stalling.
S regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva trying to control but S is working from the bottom.
S is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but S is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva punching from the bottom.
G S has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva trying to control but S postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead S has moved into half guard.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but S pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glenardo 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30

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