PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quala Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo DeSilka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSilka has chosen International Love by Pitbull as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Quala Bear could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Renzo DeSilka's chin.

Bear
vs
DeSilka

188 cm
27
216 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

188 cm
27
208 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition
STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quala Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renzo DeSilka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Bear changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DeSilka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Bear decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Bear.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
Bear scores with a jab. DeSilka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Bear.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear misses with an uppercut.
Bear lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice shot lands for Bear.
Bear misses with a hook
and DeSilka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSilka.
DeSilka moves out of range as Bear strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bear misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bear shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.

DeSilka actively working from the bottom here.
DeSilka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bear.
Ground and pound from Bear.

DeSilka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeSilka gets full guard.
Bear is looking to stand up but DeSilka won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeSilka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Bear tries to lock up and control but DeSilka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bear working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear gets back to half guard.

DeSilka seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

DeSilka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bear is trying to get back to full guard.

Bear looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bear is looking to improve his position.
Bear pushes DeSilka off looking to stand but DeSilka dives back in and keeps control.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeSilka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bear defends it well.
Bear wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilka is looking to take a break and control but Bear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSilka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bear kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bear wants to get back to his feet.
Bear regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilka is one step ahead there.
DeSilka wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Bear working a defensive guard here.
DeSilka prevents Bear from getting back to his feet.
DeSilka passes into half guard.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.

Bear makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bear drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilka has a closed guard, preventing Bear from standing up.

DeSilka working for a triangle but Bear defends it easily.
DeSilka has a closed guard, preventing Bear from standing up.

DeSilka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bear is aware though and is defending well.
Bear wants to stand and escape but instead DeSilka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
DeSilka prevents Bear from getting back to his feet.

Bear has his foot on DeSilka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeSilka works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeSilka trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeSilka passes Bear's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bear tries to kick DeSilka off but DeSilka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quala Bear dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bear misses with an uppercut.
Bear waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilka.
Bear throws an ugly left hook that misses

and DeSilka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bear won't be happy with that.
Bear is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but DeSilka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
DeSilka advances to mount.
Bear wants to hold on but DeSilka pushes him away.

DeSilka working for a guillotine from mount but Bear is in no mood to give up.
Bear is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
DeSilka tries to control but Bear wriggling away.
Bear sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

DeSilka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bear sees it coming and defends easily.

DeSilka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.

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

Bear looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSilka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bear looks like he's trying to stand up.
DeSilka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

DeSilka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bear is just riding it out for now. DeSilka eventually gives up the hold.

DeSilka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bear sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeSilka is trying to work for a kimura but Bear is defending well.
Bear moves into full guard.
Bear preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeSilka throws a big elbow that misses.

Bear is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilka fails with the takedown.
DeSilka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bear as he avoids it easily.
Bear throws a one two combo.

It looks like Renzo DeSilka has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilka is breathing heavily.

Bear closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeSilka quickly recovers to half guard.
DeSilka is trying to control but can't.

Bear seems to be looking for submissions.
DeSilka is in trouble now - Bear has advanced to mount!
DeSilka tries to reverse the position but Bear maintains control.

Bear jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DeSilka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
DeSilka manages to get back to half guard.
Bear working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!

DeSilka actively working from the bottom here.

Bear 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.
Bear is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSilka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeSilka can't keep his opponent in guard - Bear advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
DeSilka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bear is working away from the top position though.

DeSilka is defending against the submission attempts here by Bear.

Bear is looking for a kimura here.
Quala Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeSilka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bear's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bear's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quala Bear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renzo DeSilka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bear shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeSilka's guard.
DeSilka wants to sweep but no luck.

DeSilka looking for a guillotine here but Bear defends easily.

DeSilka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bear manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bear trying to stand up but can't free himself from DeSilka's guard.
Bear scoring with some ground and pound.
Bear landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear looking to pass the guard.

Bear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSilka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear is pushing down on DeSilka's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeSilka is fighting to maintain full guard but Bear has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bear passes to full mount!
Bear throwing strikes but DeSilka uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
DeSilka is looking to control Bear's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeSilka avoid being mounted?

Bear decides to stand and escape the position.
A combination from Bear does no damage.
Bear throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bear throws a head kick but DeSilka moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bear misses with a body kick.
Bear is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bear misses with a body kick.
Quala Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear leaves DeSilka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeSilka closes the distance and clinches up with Bear, looking for a takedown. DeSilka pushes Bear against the cage but Bear circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bear!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Bear misses.
Quala Bear is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Bear as DeSilka shoots in.
Quala Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo DeSilka.
Bear throws a hook to the side of DeSilka's head but DeSilka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination

and DeSilka counters with a shoot takedown. Bear fights it but they end up in guard.
Bear is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeSilka sees it coming and defends easily.
DeSilka is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeSilka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSilka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
DeSilka wants to improve his position but Bear is controlling well.
Bear trying to control the action but DeSilka is working from the bottom.
Renzo DeSilka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bear prevents DeSilka from improving his position.
DeSilka is pressing down on Bear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSilka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bear drops back looking for a leg! DeSilka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeSilka manages to kick Bear off! Bear jumps back into DeSilka's guard.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear won't allow DeSilka to sweep him here.
DeSilka trying to strike off his back.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
DeSilka is trying to keep Bear in close.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
Quala Bear is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bear trying to control but DeSilka is working from the bottom.
DeSilka can't keep his opponent in guard - Bear advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

DeSilka actively working from the bottom here.

DeSilka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bear pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quala Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bear has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quala Bear!
An out of breath Quala Bear thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.