PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jevon Legacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Legacy
vs
Silva

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jevon Legacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legacy shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Legacy's belly button to the back.
Legacy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legacy off to one side.
Jevon Legacy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legacy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Legacy ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jevon Legacy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Legacy lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Legacy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Legacy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legacy struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Legacy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva has Legacy pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legacy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Legacy jumps guard but Silva stands there with Legacy around his waist. Legacy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Legacy is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Legacy tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Legacy as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Legacy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legacy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Legacy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Legacy jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Legacy jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legacy is on top in guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Legacy passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Legacy is very close to passing his half guard.
Legacy prevents Silva from improving his position.
Legacy is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legacy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Legacy wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legacy keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Legacy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Legacy looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Legacy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Legacy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Legacy looking to control.

Legacy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jevon Legacy will probably get the nod.
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.

Legacy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legacy gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva leaves Legacy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Legacy's head back.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Legacy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legacy's guard.
Legacy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Legacy wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand up but Legacy is controlling the position.
Silva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Legacy is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Legacy is blocking nicely.
Silva wants to stand up but Legacy has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legacy wants to get back to his feet.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Legacy looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Legacy defends it well.
Legacy is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daniel Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legacy trying to control here.
Silva wants to stand but Legacy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Legacy wants to control but Silva passes into side.
Legacy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva trying to control the position but Legacy is working away.
Legacy wants to control but Silva postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legacy is looking to reverse the position.
Silva wants to stand but Legacy has his arm trapped.
Legacy can't do much from the bottom here.
Legacy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva wants to stand but Legacy is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Legacy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Legacy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Legacy fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jevon Legacy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legacy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legacy off to one side.
Silva tests Legacy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.

Legacy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Silva.
Oh Legacy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva digs a good body shot into Legacy's ribs.
Silva cracks Legacy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Legacy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Silva pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Legacy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Silva!