PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machete is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm - Darude. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Silvestre
vs
Machete

171 cm
32
153 lbs
28 - 13 - 1

171 cm
30
159 lbs
18 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conquer
Convicted Trap House

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chauncey Silvestre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andres Machete!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silvestre.
Machete on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silvestre. Silvestre obviously looking to wear him down.
Machete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silvestre scores with a nice head shot.
Silvestre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvestre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silvestre thuds a left hand into Machete's body.
Machete fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silvestre checks it well.
Machete lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silvestre's sensitive parts.
Silvestre scores with a hook.
Silvestre scores with a three punch combo!
Silvestre throws a hook to the side of Machete's head but Machete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silvestre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machete slips a straight right by Silvestre.
Silvestre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machete as he avoids it easily.
Silvestre staying out of range there.
Machete lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silvestre circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Machete scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machete.
Some bone on bone action there as Machete checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machete misses the jab.
Machete throws a low kick but Silvestre avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Silvestre blocks the low kick.
Silvestre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machete throws a shot from downtown. Silvestre moves away and avoids it.
Machete ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvestre moves away.
Silvestre connects with a right hand. Machete shakes it off.
Silvestre avoids a kick to the body.
Silvestre loads up on a big right hand but Machete slips the punch.
Andres Machete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvestre throws a front kick that sends Machete stumbling back into the cage.
Machete misses the shot to the body.
Silvestre shoots in looking for a takedown but Machete manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silvestre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chauncey Silvestre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silvestre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silvestre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machete lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silvestre at a distance.
Machete looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machete throws a leg kick but Silvestre checks it.
Chauncey Silvestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete throws a series of punches but Silvestre avoids them all with ease.
Silvestre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machete.
Silvestre misses with a body kick.
Silvestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silvestre misses with a looping right.
Machete takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Machete fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silvestre is out of range.
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvestre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silvestre tries to land a front kick but Machete steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silvestre misses with a straight left.
Silvestre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silvestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silvestre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machete is out of range and Silvestre settles back down.
Silvestre connects with a right hand. Machete shakes it off.
Machete takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machete throws a big shot that misses.
Silvestre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machete fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silvestre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silvestre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machete's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machete.
Silvestre tests Machete's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machete cracks the inside of Silvestre's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machete.
Machete throws a right hand that Silvestre ducks under and follows up with a left that Silvestre also avoids with ease.
Silvestre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silvestre misses the shot to the body.
Machete thumps Silvestre with a low kick.
Silvestre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silvestre misses with the body kick
and Machete counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machete swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machete tries to land a leg kick but Silvestre saw it coming and moves away.
Machete punishes Silvestre's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre tries a low kick but Machete avoids it.
Silvestre misses with a takedown attempt - Machete sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machete lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machete thows a body shot but no joy.
Machete throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvestre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silvestre checks the leg kick.
Silvestre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silvestre misses with a straight left.
Silvestre tries to work over Machete's front leg with a kick but Machete checks it.
Silvestre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machete.
Silvestre swings widly with a right hand
and Machete counters with a thumping low kick.
Machete missing with a left hand there. Silvestre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machete lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silvestre at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machete stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machete defending well as Silvestre loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andres Machete will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Machete takes one to the side of the head.
Machete steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silvestre.
Good standup being displayed there by Silvestre as he connects with a hook.
Silvestre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machete checks it well.
Machete moves away from the strike by Silvestre.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silvestre, right into the meat.
Silvestre connects with an inside leg kick.
Machete tries to move into range but Silvestre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silvestre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machete fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silvestre.
Machete slips a straight right by Silvestre.
Silvestre thows a leg kick but Machete checks it
and Machete counters with a straight right hand.
Machete throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machete just misses with a punch to the body.
Machete thows a body shot but no joy.
Silvestre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machete avoids the head kick by Silvestre.
Machete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Machete.
Machete thumps Silvestre with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machete.
Machete takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machete lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machete throws a series of punches but Silvestre moves out of range.
Machete clobbers Silvestre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silvestre's corner calls for a 1-2. Silvestre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machete slips under a jab from Silvestre.
Silvestre is looking to score with low kicks.
Andres Machete seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silvestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silvestre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silvestre looks to score with a jab to the body but Machete is just out of range.
Silvestre swinging wildly here.
Silvestre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silvestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machete misses with a body shot.
Machete stuffs the takedown.
Machete checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machete ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvestre moves away.
Machete misses with an uppercut.
Machete connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machete thuds a left hand into Silvestre's body.
Machete fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvestre manages to avoid it.
Machete lands a nice looking body shot.
Silvestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silvestre is looking to slow Machete down with leg kicks.
Machete blocks a head kick by Silvestre.
Silvestre misses with an uppercut.
Silvestre misses with a few strikes there.
Machete is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silvestre rather than just go for the knockout.
Machete throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machete thuds a left hand into Silvestre's body.
Machete lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silvestre cracks Machete with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Silvestre. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete tries to land a leg kick but Silvestre saw it coming and moves away.
Machete thows a body shot but no joy.
Silvestre connects with a solid leg kick.
Machete thows a body kick. Silvestre tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Machete slips a straight right by Silvestre.
Machete takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silvestre lands with a right hand.
Machete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvestre.
Silvestre throws a big shot that misses.
Silvestre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machete misses with a body shot.
Silvestre misses with a straight left.
Silvestre throws a body punch but Machete moves out of range.
Machete scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Machete in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Silvestre misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Machete.
Machete fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silvestre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre staying out of range there.
Machete moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A right-left combo lands from Silvestre.
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!
Silvestre scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Machete.
Machete slips under a jab from Silvestre.
Silvestre checks a low kick from Machete.
Silvestre slips a straight right by Machete.
Silvestre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machete.
Machete fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silvestre is out of range.
Silvestre scores with a nice strike.
Machete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvestre.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvestre throws a hook to the side of Machete's head but Machete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machete attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silvestre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machete throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machete scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andres Machete will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Silvestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silvestre connects with a single shot there.
Machete throws a predictable looking body shot

and Silvestre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvestre is taking a breather. Machete 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.
Machete wants to control but Silvestre is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Silvestre.
Silvestre thows a huge punch but Machete dodges it nicely.
Machete on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silvestre thows a huge punch but Machete dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silvestre trying to control the pace.
Silvestre throws a strike but Machete avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Silvestre throwing strikes but missing.
Machete not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machete working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvestre.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre trying to control the position from guard on top but Machete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chauncey Silvestre.
Silvestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machete throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machete connects with a body shot that sends Silvestre's belly button to the back.
Silvestre tries for a takedown but Machete sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machete stuns Silvestre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silvestre misses with a low kick.
Silvestre takes a swing at Machete's ribcage but misses.
Machete connects with a body shot.
Silvestre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silvestre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machete connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machete thows a body shot but no joy.
Silvestre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machete dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silvestre. That did some damage!
Machete dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silvestre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machete connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silvestre takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silvestre is defended easily by Machete.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvestre connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete takes a swing at Silvestre's ribcage but misses.
Silvestre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machete just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvestre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machete ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silvestre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machete is out of range and Silvestre settles back down.
Machete tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machete slips under a jab.
Machete misses the shot to the body.
Machete showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silvestre.
Machete thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machete. Silvestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvestre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machetes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silvestre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machete on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chauncey Silvestre clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Machete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvestre throws a good cross that connects.
Machete throws a shot from downtown. Silvestre moves away and avoids it.
Machete scores with a nice body kick.
Machete just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machete lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silvestre.
Silvestre misses with a straight right.
Silvestre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machete lands a slapping body shot.
Silvestre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machete defends it nicely.
Machete looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silvestre throws a looping overhand right but Machete ducks down to avoid it.
Machete takes a swing at Silvestre's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre misses with an uppercut. Machete saw that one coming.
Silvestre throws an off balance right hand
and Machete counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silvestre thinking.
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machete.
Machete lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machete scores with a sloppy right hand. Silvestre should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Silvestre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machete ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvestre moves away.
Silvestre shoots in but no luck this time.
Silvestre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machete misses with a leg kick.
Silvestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machete checks a leg kick.
Silvestre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machete looks to land a right hand but Silvestre moved out of range.
Machete has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machete throws a looping overhand right but Silvestre ducks down to avoid it.
Machete cracks the inside of Silvestre's front leg.
Silvestre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machete counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chauncey Silvestre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete connects with a leg kick. Silvestre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machete throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvestre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Silvestre.
Machete misses with a hook to the body

and Silvestre counters with a single leg into guard. Machete didn't expect that.
Machete wants to hit a switch here but Silvestre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machete there!
Machete tries to hold on but Silvestre postures up.
Silvestre is landing with some decent strikes but Machete is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete is trying to escape the mount.
Machete in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silvestre throws some wild stikes that Machete manages to avoid easily.
Silvestre tries to control but Machete wriggling away.
Silvestre is trying to control here but Machete has managed to regain half guard.
Silvestre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre tries to pass to full mount but Machete defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machete is staying active underneath Silvestre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silvestre slips a nice elbow through Machete's hands, connecting with Machete's forehead.
Silvestre working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Machete's thigh. Machete counters though and makes it back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvestre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chauncey Silvestre had his way with Andres Machete in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Machete dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silvestre. That did some damage!
Silvestre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machete.
Silvestre thuds his right hand into Machete's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silvestre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machete.
Machete misses with a body shot.
Machete on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silvestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machete stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silvestre.
Silvestre blocks the body kick.
Machete connects with a leg kick. Silvestre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Machete tenderised Silvestre's leg. Silvestre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horrible takedown by Silvestre or perhaps it was just good defense by Machete which made him look bad.
Silvestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machete.
Silvestre throws a hook to the side of Machete's head but Machete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machete avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete works Silvestre's body with a nice hook.
Silvestre misses with a straight left.
Silvestre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machete drops his hands momentarily and Silvestre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machete bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silvestre's head backwards.
Machete throws a sloppy body shot

and Silvestre counters with a shoot takedown. Machete fights it but they end up in guard.
Machete wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silvestre throwing strikes but missing.
Machete preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machete preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silvestre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machete working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvestre.
Silvestre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machete looking for a sweep. Not yet Machete, not yet.
Silvestre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silvestre throws an elbow that misses. Machete uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silvestre's guard. Nice move by Machete!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete controlling from the top position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Andres Machete hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silvestre throws a hook to the side of Machete's head but Machete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machete slips a jab from Silvestre.
Machete misses with a leg kick.
Machete walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silvestre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machete.
Machete scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Silvestre blocks the leg kick.
Machete throws a body punch but Silvestre moves out of range.
Machete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Machete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machete throws a jab but it's blocked by Silvestre.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silvestre.
Machete blocks a head kick by Silvestre.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machete.
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machete.
Machete slips a straight right by Silvestre.
Nice body kick from Silvestre.
Machete moves out of range of the body kick from Silvestre.
Good leg kick by Silvestre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Machete.
Silvestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvestre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machete sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silvestre somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvestre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machete will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chauncey Silvestre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silvestre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chauncey Silvestre!
Chauncey Silvestre retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Chauncey Silvestre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.