PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncomfortable Positions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

SilvA
vs
Positions

180 cm
28
177 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

178 cm
27
178 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

160! - Sale!
160! - Sale!

160! - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce SilvA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncomfortable Positions!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Positions lands a jab to the head.
Positions pivots, looking for a leg kick but SilvA is out of range and Positions settles back down.

Positions closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into SilvA's guard.
Positions throws a big elbow that misses.
Positions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
SilvA manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Positions manages to get himself to full guard.
SilvA wants to control from the top but Positions keeps moving.
SilvA preventing the sweep.
SilvA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Positions is keeping the position for now.
Positions lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for SilvA!
Positions misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Positions goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now SilvA is on top in guard.
Positions working a defensive guard here.
SilvA distracts Positions with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Positions wants to sweep here but SilvA controlling him for the moment.
SilvA postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Positions has an active guard here but SilvA has managed to pass into half guard.
SilvA is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Positions is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions regains full guard. Nicely done.
Positions looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SilvA is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
SilvA wants to control from the top but Positions keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Positions looking to hit a scissor sweep but SilvA is one step ahead there.

SilvA avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
SilvA is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Positions tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Positions throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Positions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Positions swings for the body but SilvA moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as SilvA checks a leg kick.
Positions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Positions.
SilvA misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by SilvA.
Positions throws a wild body kick that SilvA sees coming a mile off.
SilvA throws a leg kick but Positions moved away.

SilvA gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
SilvA blocking some punches.
SilvA misses with a punch to the body.
Positions cracks SilvA with a nice body shot.
SilvA lands a left hand that snaps the head of Positions backwards.
SilvA misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for SilvA.
SilvA with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
SilvA tries to score a body lock takedown but Positions shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
SilvA is trying to force a seperation but Positions has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Positions.
SilvA misses with a body punch.
Positions scores with a shot to the side of SilvA's head.
SilvA unloads a knee to the mid-section. Positions lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
SilvA stops a takedown attempt from Positions.
Positions swings wildly with an uppercut but SilvA uses good head movement to avoid it.
Positions lands with a left to the head.
SilvA blocks a body shot from Positions.
Positions lands a shoulder strike.
Positions lands a hook to the side of the head.
Positions is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, SilvA scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Positions is trying to break the clinch but SilvA is controlling him.
Positions misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

SilvA manages to break the clinch.
Uncomfortable Positions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SilvA motions for Positions to come forward. SilvA throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
SilvA attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Positions feints and then cracks SilvA's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow SilvA down.
Positions keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Positions will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Positions misses.
Positions misses with a body shot.
Positions scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
SilvA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SilvA cracks Positions with a good jab.
Positions scoring well with a low kick there.
Positions will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
SilvA throws a low kick but Positions moves out of range easily.
Positions lands a nice leg kick that just misses SilvA's sensitive parts.
Positions throws a jab when SilvA was well out of range.
Positions lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA tried to score with a low kick but Positions checks it.
Positions lands with a kick to the temple. SilvA shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Positions scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
SilvA moves out of range of the body kick from Positions.
Some bone on bone action there as Positions checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
SilvA wants to land a leg kick but Positions is out of range.
SilvA on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from SilvA.
SilvA throws a right and a left that Positions avoids nicely.
SilvA avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
SilvA throws a predictable looking body shot
and SilvA takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Positions fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but SilvA is out of range.
SilvA looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
SilvA tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Positions was well out of range. Poor timing from SilvA.
The crowd cheers as Positions lands an impressive looking overhand right. SilvA doesn't seem phased though.
Positions checks the leg kick.
Positions tests SilvA's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four 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!
Positions attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
SilvA looks to score with a jab to the body but Positions is just out of range.
SilvA throws a low kick, looking for Positions's leg but Positions calmly moves out of range.
Positions scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uncomfortable Positions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from SilvA misses its intended target.
SilvA throws a leg kick but Positions sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Positions throws a lazy right hand but SilvA sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
SilvA keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
SilvA fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Positions has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from SilvA misses.
SilvA throws a chopping leg kick but Positions manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Positions moves out of range of the leg kick from SilvA.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SilvA buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Positions tried to score with a low kick but SilvA checks it.
SilvA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Positions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uncomfortable Positions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

SilvA scores with a body shot.
SilvA checks a leg kick.
Positions shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
SilvA looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
SilvA chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Positions moves out of range of the body kick from SilvA.
Positions misses with a head kick.
SilvA missing with a left hand there. Positions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
SilvA throws a leg kick but Positions moved away.
A clash of legs there as Positions blocks the low kick.
A shot to the liver by Positions. Beautiful body shot.
SilvA ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Positions moves away.
SilvA lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Positions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. SilvA sees it coming and avoids it easily.
SilvA throws a chopping leg kick but Positions manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
SilvA cracks Positions with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left and a right from Positions both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Positions doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions throws a right hand that misses
and SilvA counters with a lovely straight right hand!
SilvA throws a chopping leg kick but Positions manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
SilvA finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Positions throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from SilvA tenderised Positions's leg. Positions is trying to keep his angry face on.
SilvA shoots in and drives through. Positions sprawls well.
Positions misses with an uppercut. SilvA saw that one coming.
SilvA motions for Positions to come forward. SilvA throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Positions tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Positions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SilvA was well out of range. Poor timing from Positions.
A telegraphed right hand from Positions misses the target.
A slow jab from Positions misses its intended target.
SilvA misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Positions.
Positions tries to work over SilvA's front leg with a kick but SilvA checks it.
SilvA throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Positions tries to bum rush SilvA with a series of wild strikes but SilvA uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Positions will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Positions takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SilvA attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for SilvA.
SilvA throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Positions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
SilvA connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
SilvA throws a lazy right hand but Positions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

SilvA looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Positions manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
SilvA takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Positions looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Positions moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, SilvA has worked his arm free - good work by SilvA!
Sloppy strikes there by Positions.
Positions has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for SilvA!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Positions throws a strike there. SilvA manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.

Positions is working for a kimura but SilvA is defending it quite comfortably.
SilvA wants to get back to full guard.

Positions is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. SilvA doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Positions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Positions trying to mount his opponent but SilvA defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Royce SilvA did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! SilvA's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Positions fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt SilvA.
Positions tries a head kick but it misses.
SilvA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from SilvA tenderised Positions's leg. Positions is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Positions misses.
Positions checks the leg kick nicely there.
SilvA misses with a leg kick.
Positions lands a front kick.
Positions throws a low kick but SilvA avoids it.
Positions looks to score with a jab to the body but SilvA is just out of range.
Positions throws a head kick that misses.
SilvA throws a nice inside leg kick.
SilvA avoids a punch combination nicely.
SilvA uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Positions.
A bone on bone clash there as SilvA blocks the leg kick.
Positions tries a low kick but SilvA avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions misses with a head kick.
SilvA is looking to wear down Positions with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Positions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from SilvA.
Positions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
SilvA throws a leg kick but Positions sees it coming and checks it nicely.
SilvA takes a swing at Positions's ribcage but misses.
SilvA throws a leg kick that misses.
Positions blocks a low kick nicely.
SilvA wants to land a leg kick but Positions is out of range.
Positions changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

SilvA gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Positions to score an easy takedown into full guard.
SilvA looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Positions slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Positions tries to pass to full mount but SilvA defends it.
SilvA is trying to get back to full guard.
Positions seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
SilvA is trying to maintain the position but Positions is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Positions seems to be looking for submissions.
SilvA is staying active underneath Positions, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA trying to hold on to Positions's head to control him but Positions postures up.
SilvA is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Positions is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Positions is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. SilvA doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Positions.
Positions missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Positions wants to pass the guard but SilvA is defending well.

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

Positions wants to work for an arm triangle but SilvA is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
SilvA makes his way to full guard. A much better position for SilvA.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SilvA preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uncomfortable Positions dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Positions throws a low kick but it's checked well by SilvA.
A decent looking cross lands there for Positions.
Positions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from SilvA.
SilvA throws a front kick aimed at Positions's knee but Positions avoids it well.
Positions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Positions. Beautiful body shot.
SilvA tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Positions throws the kick towards the body but SilvA avoids it.
Positions throws a leg kick but SilvA sees it coming and moves out of range.
SilvA fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Positions checks it well.
SilvA slips a jab from Positions.
Positions gets cracked there but stands up to it.
SilvA throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
SilvA throws a leg kick that misses.
SilvA misses with a series of wild punches.
SilvA tries to bum rush Positions with a series of wild strikes but Positions uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions avoids the body shot from SilvA.
Positions catches SilvA with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some bone on bone action there as Positions checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Positions checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Positions punishes SilvA's body with a nice straight punch.
Positions is looking to chop away at SilvA's legs.
SilvA fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Positions manages to avoid it.
SilvA connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
SilvA feints and then cracks Positions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Positions down.
SilvA loads up on a big right hand but Positions slips the punch.
Positions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from SilvA.
SilvA checks a low kick from Positions.
SilvA fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Positions manages to avoid it.
SilvA with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Positions to score with a decent uppercut.
SilvA throws a low kick but it's checked well by Positions.
SilvA closes the distance and clinches up with Positions, looking for a takedown. SilvA pushes Positions against the cage but Positions circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Royce SilvA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Positions does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Positions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Positions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
SilvA throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Positions throws a leg kick but SilvA sees it coming and checks it nicely.
SilvA is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Positions does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Positions lands a nice shot that snaps SilvA's head back.
Positions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from SilvA, right into the meat.
SilvA takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! SilvA crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Positions - the referee stops the clock and SilvA gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Positions. SilvA manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
SilvA lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Positions thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA misses with a low kick.
SilvA moves in looking to clinch but Positions pushes him off.
Positions connects with a solid leg kick.
Positions connects with a solid leg kick.
SilvA moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Positions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Positions throws a body punch but SilvA moves out of range.
Positions throws a hook but SilvA avoids it easily.
Positions scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A low kick from SilvA is predictable there
and Positions counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Positions throws a low kick but SilvA avoids it.
SilvA takes a shot to the body in his stride.
SilvA tries to clinch but Positions is having none of it.
Positions throws a nice inside leg kick.
Positions punishes SilvA's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
SilvA fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from SilvA lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Positions has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Positions and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Positions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from SilvA.
SilvA has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Positions.
Positions lands a nice looking body kick.
Positions thumps SilvA with a low kick.
Positions scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SilvA doesn't seem bothered though.
SilvA tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Positions throws a nice outside leg kick.
SilvA misses with a hook to the body
and Positions finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Positions stuns SilvA with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Positions connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uncomfortable Positions is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Positions throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Uncomfortable Positions.
Well Positions 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uncomfortable Positions!
A relieved looking Uncomfortable Positions thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.