PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 471 p4p, 27 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 1983 p4p, 99 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Da Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kendrick Lamar - Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Da Silva
vs
Power

167 cm
22
140 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
148 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Da Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Power.
Da Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Da Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Power takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Power forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Da Silva cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.

Da Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Power uses from the top position.

Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Power wants to stand but Da Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Da Silva working for a triangle but Power defends it easily.

Da Silva has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.

Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to get up but he can't break Da Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Power decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Power lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
A countering left hand to the body from Power misses.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Power throws out a powerful jab.
Power throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva lands an overhand right.
Power takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Power had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.

Power pushes Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

Da Silva pulls Power into guard.

Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Power defends easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Power avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Da Silva is proving hard to escape from.

Power stands up and waves to Da Silva to follow him.
Da Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva thuds a left hand into Power's body.
Power misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Power.
Power takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power wants to counter with a clinch but Da Silva pushes him away.
It looks like Da Silva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Power swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Power was not able to check.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Power misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Power slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Power wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva cracks the inside of Power's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and moves out of range.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Da Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Power 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!
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
Power looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Power moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Da Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Power misses with a hook to the body

and Da Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Power fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Silva is controlling him.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.

Da Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power wants to stand but Da Silva is controlling the position.

Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Power is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Power manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Power's guard.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.

Da Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Da Silva misses with a low kick as Power jumps back.
A big right from Power misses.
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Da Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da 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.
Power lands with a right hand.
Leonardo Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power tries to clinch there but Da Silva circles away.

Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Power on his heels. He'll look to pass Power's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Power can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power is looking to escape.

Power is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.

Da Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Power defends it well.
Da Silva prevents Power from standing back up.

Power kicks off Da Silva and gets to his feet.

Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to break the clinch but Power is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Power to keep the fight standing.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva working aggressively here.

Da Silva pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to stand up but Da Silva won't let him.

Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Power tries to stand but Da Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.

Da Silva has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Da Silva looking to control.

Power stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Power cracks a nice hook into Da Silva's ribs.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Nice jab there from Power.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Power scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Power looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Power fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Power scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Silva.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
A left and a right from Power both land. Nice combination.
Da Silva scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Silva.
Power moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Power tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Power moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Power.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Power.
Power walks into a jab.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Power has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Da Silva.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power lands with a hook. Da Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Da Silva!
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Power connects with a body shot that sends Da Silva's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Power, as that shot connected.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Power closes the distance looking to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva pushes Power away with a front kick.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Power's corner calls for a 1-2. Power obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Power catches Da Silva right on the button with a cross.
Power misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Power takes the fight into the clinch.
Power misses with some punches.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power working aggressively here.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Power just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Da Silva.
Power throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Power avoids it.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Power. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
Power connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Power moves into the clinch.

Da Silva breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Da Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
Power is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Power wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Power is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Power wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Power throws Da Silva to one side and escapes!
Power lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Power tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Power misses with a body shot.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power feints a jab promting Da Silva to slip. Power then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Da Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Da Silva swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Power's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands with a right hand.

Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Power.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power misses with some punches.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands a left hand.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Da Silva jumps guard and drags Power to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Power stands up and waves to Da Silva to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Power misses.
Power swings away with a body shot that misses
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Power.
Power tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power moves out of range as Da Silva throws a body kick.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Power.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.

Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Da Silva.
I think Da Silva 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Leonardo Da Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

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