PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reginaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mutant Chernobli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernobli has chosen Slipknot-Waynd and Bleed as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Chernobli

190 cm
27
222 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
210 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Nutrition
Damnfield clothing

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Reginaldo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mutant Chernobli!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva scores with a takedown into Chernobli's guard.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernobli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernobli looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernobli, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernobli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Chernobli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Chernobli!
Silva seems keen to control Chernobli's posture.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chernobli wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva is pulling down on Chernobli's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernobli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because Reginaldo Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.

Chernobli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Chernobli is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva is pressing down on Chernobli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Chernobli from controlling successfully.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Chernobli wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chernobli wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernobli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernobli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Chernobli blocks nicely.

Chernobli working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva pushing down on Chernobli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chernobli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernobli pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chernobli!

Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chernobli is now in Silva's guard. A big mistake from Silva there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernobli's guard.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva wants to control from the top but Chernobli keeps moving.
Silva passes Chernobli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Chernobli's hands, connecting with Chernobli's forehead.
Chernobli taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginaldo Silva 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 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Chernobli fails to pull guard.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva just leaning against Chernobli, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva has Chernobli pushed against the cage.
Chernobli tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chernobli backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is working Chernobli over against the cage.
Chernobli is breathing heavily.
Silva stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernobli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reginaldo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutant Chernobli.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chernobli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Chernobli is rocked!
Silva unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Chernobli! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Silva is unloading with more strikes now! Chernobli drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginaldo Silva!
Reginaldo Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.