PBP Commentary

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

Silva
vs
Swag

178 cm
25
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Money Swag!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swag is looking to clinch.
Silva closes the distance but Swag moves to the side

and Swag counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Swag is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Swag decides to stand and escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Swag gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Swag avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swag wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Swag gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Swag defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swag closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Swag would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swag would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Swag avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Swag avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swag trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Swag gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Silva tries to sprawl but Swag drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Swag decides to stand up.

Swag dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Swag gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Swag moves into the clinch.
Silva can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Swag stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Swag gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Swag manages to retain guard.
Silva stops Swag from standing up.
Swag wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four 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.
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 wants to pass the guard but Swag is defending well.
Swag tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Swag is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swag wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Money Swag dominated that 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.

Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Swag looks like he's trying to stand up.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Swag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is trying to control. Swag wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva stops Swag from getting back to his feet.

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.
Silva is taking a breather. Swag says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Swag is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Swag is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Swag is breathing heavily.

Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Swag is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva stops Swag from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Swag tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergio Silva!
Sergio Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.