PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIKE SILVA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Acton
vs
SILVA

190 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MIKE SILVA!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton blocks a head kick by SILVA.
SILVA closes this distance looking for a takedown but Acton circles away.
SILVA fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from SILVA does no damage.

Acton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
SILVA wants to control but Acton is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Acton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Acton is keen to just control but SILVA is a slippery customer.
SILVA is looking to improve his position.
Acton trying to pass the guard but SILVA defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton not doing much here.
Acton throwing shots but SILVA is blocking nicely.
Acton is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
SILVA shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Acton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Terry Acton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MIKE SILVA.
Acton moves into full mount! SILVA won't be happy about that!

Acton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Acton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But SILVA has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from SILVA!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SILVA trying to control but Acton is working from the bottom.
Acton looking to control.
Acton is controlling SILVA's posture.
Acton keeping moving, preventing SILVA from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acton misses with a takedown
and SILVA finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
SILVA has his takedown stuffed

and Acton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for SILVA!
SILVA has given up his back. Will we see Acton going for some submissions?
SILVA trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Acton tries to keep control of the position but SILVA is staying busy.
SILVA is in bad spot here.
Acton gets his hands free as SILVA looks to control.
SILVA looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Acton looking for the choke but no joy.
SILVA can't escape the position.
SILVA trying to control the position but Acton manages to sink in the hooks.
Acton trying to control momentarily.

Acton looking to break SILVA's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. SILVA remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Acton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Acton is trying to stick to SILVA's back but SILVA is turning into Acton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Acton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by SILVA.
SILVA controlling from the top position.
Acton controls SILVA momentarily but SILVA frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Acton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Acton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Acton lands in his opponent's guard.
SILVA keeping full guard, as Acton tries to pass.
Acton is working hard here to advance position.
Acton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acton wants to control from the top but SILVA keeps moving.
Acton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
SILVA pulls Acton in to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton throws a strike but SILVA rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Acton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. SILVA doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. SILVA manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
SILVA slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Acton working a defensive guard here.
SILVA looking to pass the guard.

Acton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. SILVA doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. SILVA manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
SILVA trying to control the position from guard on top but Acton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
SILVA controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Acton keeping moving, preventing SILVA from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Acton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
SILVA wants to control but Acton is keeping busy.

Acton is trying to work for a kimura but SILVA is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVA wants to control but Acton is keeping busy.
Acton wants to control but SILVA is keeping him busy.
Acton is thwarting SILVA's attempts to control the position.
Acton trying to control from half guard but SILVA is working away.
Acton is thwarting SILVA's attempts to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SILVA is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
SILVA wants to clinch.

Acton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
SILVA is trying to control Acton's posture but Acton avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but SILVA is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Acton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Acton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Acton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

SILVA scores with a takedown into Acton's guard.

Acton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Terry Acton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Acton can't keep his opponent in guard - SILVA advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Acton wants to improve his position but SILVA is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SILVA stalling.
Acton trying to control from the bottom.
SILVA controlling the action here.
Acton is looking to improve his position.
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.
Acton is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
SILVA seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Acton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

and Acton counters with a shoot takedown. SILVA fights it but they end up in guard.
SILVA is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Acton is stalling in the full guard.
SILVA has control of Acton's left arm, preventing Acton from doing any damage.
Acton wants to control from the top but SILVA keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVA controls Acton momentarily but Acton frees himself.
Acton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but SILVA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MIKE SILVA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SILVA is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Acton trying to control but SILVA is working from the bottom.
SILVA looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acton is one step ahead there.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

SILVA gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
SILVA is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
SILVA keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
SILVA being controlled here, momentarily.
SILVA keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Acton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Acton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Acton!