PBP Commentary

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

Buakaw
vs
Silva

195 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Malaipet Buakaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giant Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buakaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Buakaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Buakaw's head but Buakaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Buakaw tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Buakaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buakaw defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Buakaw's shoulder, as Buakaw tries to avoid the shot.
Buakaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buakaw tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.

Buakaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buakaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buakaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buakaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Buakaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buakaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buakaw holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Giant Silva has been cut.
Buakaw stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw scores with a knee to the head.
Buakaw misses with a knee to the head.

Silva pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva has Buakaw pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Buakaw pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is pressing down on Buakaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buakaw is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Buakaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva is controlling Buakaw's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Buakaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaipet Buakaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giant Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva looks to throw the jab but Buakaw is out of range.
Buakaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Buakaw moves away from the strike by Silva.
Buakaw wants to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Silva 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.
Buakaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Buakaw fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a body punch but Buakaw moves out of range.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Buakaw saw that one coming.
Silva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva jabs at Buakaw's body.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buakaw manages to avoid it.
Buakaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Buakaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buakaw moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Buakaw fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Buakaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Buakaw avoids the body shot from Silva.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva scores with a jab.

It looks like Malaipet Buakaw has been cut.
Buakaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buakaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Buakaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Buakaw is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Buakaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Buakaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buakaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buakaw blocks a jab.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Buakaw moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Buakaw.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Buakaw slips the punch.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Buakaw slips the punch.
Buakaw tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.

Buakaw has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giant Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buakaw moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buakaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buakaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buakaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Buakaw saw that one coming.
Buakaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buakaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Buakaw slips the punch.
Buakaw tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Buakaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Buakaw tries to clinch up.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buakaw.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buakaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a hook.
Buakaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buakaw wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Buakaw moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buakaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buakaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva steps into range and cracks Buakaw with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Buakaw flops backwards and Silva dives into his guard looking to finish!

Buakaw is rocked!
Silva controlling from the top position.
Oh Buakaw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buakaw seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Buakaw is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giant Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giant Silva!