PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slavko Cecic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Silva
vs
Cecic

186 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slavko Cecic!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cecic's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cecic looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cecic is controlling Silva's posture.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Cecic is retaining full guard.
Cecic has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.

Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cecic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Cecic's legs - danger averted.
Silva postures up.

Cecic has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cecic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cecic has his feet on Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Silva has managed to clinch.

Cecic has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Cecic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.

Silva clinches.

Cecic has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cecic trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Cecic looks gassed!
Silva is trying to control Cecic's posture but Cecic avoids it.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cecic has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.

Cecic tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.

Cecic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Cecic keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Cecic has control of the leg.
Cecic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Cecic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Cecic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cecic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Cecic has mounted him!
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cecic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cecic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to hold on but Cecic pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is looking for a sweep. Cecic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slavko Cecic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Cecic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva tries to escape the position.
Cecic scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Silva is looking for a way out.

Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cecic gets his way!
Silva trying to control the position but Cecic manages to sink in the hooks.

Cecic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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 is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cecic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cecic is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Cecic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cecic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva.

Cecic is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva wants to stand but Cecic is controlling his posture from full guard.

Silva drops back looking for a leg! Cecic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cecic manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Cecic's guard.
Silva pushes down on Cecic's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Cecic is defending well.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cecic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Cecic is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Cecic is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cecic trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cecic defending well though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cecic is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Cecic trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throwing shots but Cecic is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ricardo Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Silva misses with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Cecic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cecic manages to end up in side control.

Cecic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cecic.
Cecic trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Cecic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cecic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cecic has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Cecic manages to pass to side control!
Cecic wants to take a breather but Silva manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cecic.
Cecic trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cecic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cecic trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cecic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva tries to roll over but Cecic keeps him under control.
Cecic is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Cecic to pass to mount.
Cecic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva trying to control here.
Cecic is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Silva manages to pull guard.

Silva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cecic frees his head nicely. Oh but Silva has switched to an armbar! Cecic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ricardo Silva!