PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chito Tamalito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Tamalito

185 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chito Tamalito!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Tamalito.
Nice shot by Tamalito.
Tamalito tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Tamalito.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tamalito counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Tamalito to acknowledge the strikes.
Tamalito tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Tamalito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tamalito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tamalito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tamalito counters with a nice body shot.

Tamalito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Tamalito is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tamalito to get the leverage.

Tamalito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Tamalito is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tamalito is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Tamalito seems to be looking for submissions.
Tamalito is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamalito wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Tamalito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Tamalito 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.

Tamalito 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tamalito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tamalito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tamalito on the ground.
Silva has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

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 Tamalito gets his way!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tamalito tightening his grip on Silva, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chito Tamalito dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva misses with a double jab

and Tamalito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Tamalito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Tamalito is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tamalito wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Tamalito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tamalito drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.

Tamalito is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva wants to stand but Tamalito has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Tamalito 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.

Tamalito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Tamalito keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tamalito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tamalito 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.
Chito Tamalito has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tamalito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Tamalito gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamalito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamalito passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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

Tamalito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tamalito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tamalito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tamalito 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 Tamalito.

Tamalito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tamalito trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamalito is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Silva reverses the position - he's now on top in Tamalito's guard.

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

Tamalito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tamalito keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tamalito 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tamalito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.

Tamalito 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chito Tamalito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Silva misses with a combination

and Tamalito counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Tamalito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Tamalito tries to pass.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Tamalito from controlling successfully.

Tamalito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tamalito, into his guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tamalito working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Tamalito working a defensive guard here.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamalito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tamalito looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.

Tamalito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Tamalito pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chito Tamalito!