PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - The Unforgiven II . Fetisov has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva
vs
Fetisov

180 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

189 cm
29
210 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Silva !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Fetisov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva thuds his right hand into Fetisov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fetisov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fetisov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fetisov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva .
Silva thows a huge punch but Fetisov dodges it nicely.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fetisov is staying active underneath Silva , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov is trying to escape back to his feet but Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fetisov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fetisov parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fetisov to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Silva .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 strikes but Fetisov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Silva working Fetisov over with strikes.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fetisov defending well though.
Fetisov is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva throws a strike but Fetisov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fetisov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Fetisov has wrist control.

Fetisov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Fetisov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fetisov to the mat. Fetisov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fetisov wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fetisov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva advances to half guard.
Fetisov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fetisov defending well though.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva wants to take a breather but Fetisov is having none of it.
Silva is really struggling to control Fetisov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fetisov's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fetisov is staying active underneath Silva , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is looking to stall here but Fetisov recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fetisov slips a straight right by Silva .
Fetisov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fetisov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fetisov.
Fetisov misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fetisov is out of range.
A low kick from Fetisov is predictable there
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Fetisov moves out of range of the body kick.
Lucas Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fetisov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Fetisov.
Fetisov swinging wildly here.
A solid body kick from Fetisov.
Nice takedown defense from Fetisov. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fetisov. Fetisov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fetisov throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Fetisov slips under a jab from Silva .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Good work by Fetisov as he checks the leg kick.
Fetisov connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Fetisov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fetisov wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Roman Fetisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fetisov tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Fetisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fetisov doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Fetisov throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva sizes up Fetisov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva .
Fetisov tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.

Fetisov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fetisov tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.

Silva lands a takedown into guard.
Silva is pushing down on Fetisov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fetisov is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva is looking to advance position but Fetisov won't allow it.
Silva controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Fetisov's temple.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Fetisov is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Silva .
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva throwing shots but Fetisov is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fetisov is staying active underneath Silva , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Silva tries to clinch there but Fetisov circles away.
Fetisov throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fetisov closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Fetisov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Fetisov rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Fetisov misses with a punch to the body.
Fetisov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva .
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva pushes Fetisov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries to stall but Fetisov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Silva .
Fetisov struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Fetisov pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Lucas Silva has been cut.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fetisov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fetisov takes a shot to the head.
Fetisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Fetisov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Silva . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fetisov is keeping busy.
Silva prevents a body shot from Fetisov.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Fetisov tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fetisov's elbow.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva .
Roman Fetisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Fetisov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fetisov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Fetisov.
Fetisov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Fetisov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva blocks a body shot from Fetisov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Fetisov avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Fetisov misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Fetisov.
Lucas Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fetisov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva cracks Fetisov with a nice body shot.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fetisov blocks a body shot from Silva .
Fetisov digs a right hand into Silva 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva 's gas tank.
Silva pushes Fetisov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fetisov has a couple of punches blocked by Silva .
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fetisov's elbow.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fetisov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Silva .
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fetisov working aggressively here.
Lucas Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fetisov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fetisov.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
Fetisov can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Fetisov fails to land.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fetisov tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

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