PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Mustonen (ranked 113 p4p, 84 weight class) and Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 23 p4p, 16 weight class). DeSilva has chosen Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Juhani Mustonen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Juhani Mustonen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mustonen
vs
DeSilva

190 cm
29
215
16 - 5 - 0

200 cm
39
212
28 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Savage Fightwear
Voodoo Nutrition

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juhani Mustonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
Mustonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mustonen throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva throws out a counter right but Mustonen avoids it with no problem.
DeSilva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mustonen throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeSilva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustonen with a nice cross.
Mustonen throws a big shot that misses.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
Mustonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva lands a really nice looking cross but Mustonen seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mustonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Mustonen gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
Mustonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from DeSilva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mustonen on the inside.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
A short left from DeSilva.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Mustonen controls the action.
Mustonen has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva presses Mustonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustonen controls his hands.
DeSilva pushes Mustonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Mustonen.
Mustonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands a nice uppercut.
DeSilva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mustonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeSilva can turn it around.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mustonen.
Mustonen is breathing heavily.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.

DeSilva instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Mustonen controls the action.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Mustonen controls the action.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeSilva lands a nice uppercut.
DeSilva gets through Mustonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Mustonen backwards.
I was talking to Mustonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
DeSilva works on Mustonen's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
DeSilva cracks Mustonen with a nice body shot.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mustonen or not.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mustonen or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mustonen.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Mustonen avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Mustonen controls the action.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Mustonen controls the action.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Mustonen blocks it.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Mustonen blocks it.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from DeSilva.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.

DeSilva breaks from the clinch.

DeSilva instigates a clinch.
Mustonen tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Mustonen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustonen.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Mustonen blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
A short left from DeSilva.
Mustonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.

Mustonen gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mustonen lands a body shot.
DeSilva pushes Mustonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mustonen backwards.
Mustonen is leaning against DeSilva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeSilva presses Mustonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mustonen blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva stalling against the cage.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Mustonen blocks it.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mustonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva cracks Mustonen with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by DeSilva.

DeSilva gets a clinch.
Mustonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.

DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mustonen throws a shot from downtown. DeSilva moves away and avoids it.
Mustonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSilva with a hook.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.
Jab from DeSilva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustonen tries to work over DeSilva's front leg with a kick but DeSilva checks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSilva lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen misses with a left hand
and DeSilva counters with a straight right hand.
Mustonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Mustonen.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSilva. That's going to slow Mustonen down.
Mustonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mustonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mustonen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. DeSilva's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mustonen thows a leg kick but DeSilva checks it
and DeSilva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeSilva - that will leave a mark!
Mustonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mustonen needs to keep his hands up - DeSilva had a free shot at his head there.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeSilva moves out of range of the body kick from Mustonen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mustonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Mustonen misses.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mustonen.
Mustonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Mustonen.
DeSilva tries a quick counter leg kick but Mustonen is wise to it.
Mustonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeSilva connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Mustonen off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeSilva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva tries to work over Mustonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
Mustonen pushes DeSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mustonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustonen misses with some punches.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the side of Mustonen's head.
DeSilva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mustonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mustonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeSilva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva stuns Mustonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mustonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeSilva thumps Mustonen with a low kick.
DeSilva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mustonen.
DeSilva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSilva lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mustonen.
A nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mustonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen misses with the body kick
and DeSilva counters with a good low kick that Mustonen was not able to check.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustonen.
Mustonen tries to land a body kick
and DeSilva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeSilva!

DeSilva pushes Mustonen up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Mustonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
DeSilva lands a body punch.
Mustonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Mustonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mustonen backwards.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
Mustonen is leaning against DeSilva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustonen prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
A right handed body shot lands from DeSilva.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Mustonen is rocked!
Mustonen blocks an uppercut.
Oh Mustonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Mustonen blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
Mustonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.

DeSilva moves into the clinch.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
Mustonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Mustonen misses with some punches.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands with a short shot 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!
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mustonen prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Mustonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mustonen's gas tank.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Mustonen avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Juhani Mustonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Mustonen avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva is working Mustonen over against the cage.

DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustonen takes one to the chin there.
DeSilva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DeSilva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mustonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeSilva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSilva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!