PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bibiano Da Silva Fernandes (ranked 4629 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto Silva (ranked 7010 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Da Silva Fernandes
vs
Silva

170 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bibiano Da Silva Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Fernandes has managed to clinch.

Silva has clasped his hands together around Fernandes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fernandes seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Fernandes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fernandes is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes is trying to control but can't.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Fernandes defending well.
Fernandes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fernandes is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fernandes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Fernandes defends it.
Fernandes trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fernandes tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandes defends it well.
Fernandes wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva moves into full mount! Fernandes won't be happy about that!
Silva throwing strikes here but Fernandes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
Silva breaks from Fernandes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fernandes tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Fernandes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Fernandes regains half guard.
Fernandes trying to control from the bottom.
Silva wants to control but Fernandes is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Fernandes defends it.
Fernandes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Fernandes is in full control for now.

Fernandes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silva just trying to survive but Fernandes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fernandes is staying active.
Fernandes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes avoiding Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fernandes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fernandes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Fernandes fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandes, which made it look bad.

Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fernandes is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gilberto Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is pressing down on Fernandes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fernandes is holding on for now.
Fernandes is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva prevents Fernandes from improving his position.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Fernandes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fernandes is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fernandes avoid being mounted?
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fernandes defending well though.
Silva passes to full mount!
The referee warns Fernandes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fernandes is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fernandes is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva looking to control but Fernandes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.

Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva lands with some strikes.
Silva throwing strikes here but Fernandes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fernandes is in all sorts of trouble here.

Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fernandes has worked his arm free - good work by Fernandes!
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Fernandes denies him.
Fernandes is not content to let Silva control the position.
Fernandes is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Fernandes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fernandes defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fernandes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Silva tries for a kimura but Fernandes is defending well.
Fernandes manages to get back to half guard.
Fernandes wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva looks to land a strike but Fernandes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fernandes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Fernandes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernandes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fernandes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fernandes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fernandes on his heels. He'll look to pass Fernandes's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Fernandes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Silva working a defensive guard here.
Fernandes being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernandes postures up.
Fernandes being controlled here momentarily.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernandes passes into half guard.
Fernandes is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandes is working away from the top position though.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Fernandes wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Fernandes tries to stand and escape but Silva is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fernandes rolls with it to try and escape but Silva cranks on the arm and Fernandes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilberto Silva!