PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 197 p4p, 157 weight class) and Frank Stein (ranked 27 p4p, 23 weight class). DeSilva comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). Stein is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Red - Falling Sky. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

DeSilva
vs
Stein

200 cm
36
195
24 - 9 - 0

195 cm
36
190
34 - 21 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Stein!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeSilva swings widly with a right hand
and Stein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DeSilva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeSilva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSilva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for DeSilva. That snapped Stein's head back.
DeSilva throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
DeSilva thuds his shin into the meat of Stein's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Stein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeSilva moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeSilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Stein's front leg but catches the back leg as Stein tries to avoid it.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
Stein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick
and Stein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSilva.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
DeSilva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stein's head.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Stein with an uppercut!
DeSilva is looking to slow Stein down with leg kicks.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
A jab from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva throws a chopping leg kick but Stein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeSilva with a body shot.
Stein needs to keep his hands up - DeSilva had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from DeSilva finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeSilva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva tests Stein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DeSilva throws a right hand that Stein ducks under and follows up with a left that Stein also avoids with ease.
Stein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeSilva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stein takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeSilva misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeSilva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeSilva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by DeSilva.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeSilva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stein wants to counter the offense by DeSilva and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
And Stein responds with a good body kick, but DeSilva manages to step out the way in time.
Stein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSilva.
DeSilva tried to score with a low kick but Stein checks it.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stein slips under a jab.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSilva throws a leg kick
and Stein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DeSilva really felt that one!
Jab by DeSilva.
DeSilva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
Stein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a leg kick
and Stein counters with a three punch combo that has DeSilva backing up. DeSilva nods at Stein to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

DeSilva jabs at Stein's body.
A slow jab from DeSilva misses its intended target.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Stein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeSilva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeSilva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva lands with a nice body punch.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva misses the jab.
Stein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeSilva with a body shot.
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeSilva lands a nice shot that snaps Stein's head back.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva scores with a body shot.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
DeSilva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeSilva connects with a right hand. Stein shakes it off.
Stein slips under a jab from DeSilva.
Stein throws a fast counter high kick but DeSilva manages to duck under it in time.
DeSilva tests Stein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeSilva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stein might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeSilva has got the better of the exchanges.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but DeSilva pushes him away.
DeSilva throws a looping overhand right but Stein ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands with a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stein under the eye.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
DeSilva throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva misses the jab.
DeSilva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeSilva throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
Stein slips under a jab from DeSilva.
As DeSilva backs off Stein throws a huge counter combo but DeSilva manages to avoid it all.
Stein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stein checks a leg kick nicely.
Stein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeSilva misses with a kick to the body.
DeSilva throws a sloppy body shot

and Stein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein presses DeSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.

DeSilva breaks the clinch.
Stein slips a jab from DeSilva.
Stein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
DeSilva lands a high kick!
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Stein defending well as DeSilva loads up on a big left hand.
Stein wants to counter the offense by DeSilva and move into the clinch position.
DeSilva throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but DeSilva pushes him away.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein takes one to the chin there.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Stein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeSilva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeSilva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
A nice side step and Stein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
DeSilva thows a leg kick but Stein checks it

and Stein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stein tries a quick counter leg kick but DeSilva is wise to it.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.
DeSilva thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
and DeSilva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeSilva lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeSilva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein tries to move into range but DeSilva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DeSilva throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
DeSilva throws an off balance right hand

and Stein counters with a crisp right hand that drops DeSilva! Stein lets DeSilva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Stein unleashes a big counter combination but DeSilva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Jab by DeSilva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva misses with a leg kick.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeSilva jabs at Stein's body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeSilva scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that is checked

and Stein counters with a nice right hand that sends DeSilva toppling to the canvas! DeSilva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stein finish him?!

DeSilva is rocked!
DeSilva swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein wants to counter the offense by DeSilva and move into the clinch position.
Oh DeSilva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stein slips under a jab.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStein.
DeSilva throws a lazy uppercut

and Stein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DeSilva seems to have got his legs back now.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein is working DeSilva over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stein is leaning against DeSilva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Stein.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.

DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut.
DeSilva looks to land a left hand but Stein moved out of range nicely.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Stein throws a big counter head kick but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva lands a high kick!
DeSilva misses with a body punch
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSilva misses with a leg kick
and Stein counters with a right hand from hell and DeSilva is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Stein!
An out of breath Frank Stein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.