PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Stingfinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Stingfinger

197 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Stingfinger!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Stingfinger shows good takedown defense.
Stingfinger throws a head kick that misses.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stingfinger throws a head kick that misses.
Stingfinger throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stingfinger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stingfinger throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Stingfinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stingfinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Stingfinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A head kick misses from Stingfinger.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Stingfinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva looks for a takedown but Stingfinger sprawls well.
Stingfinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Stingfinger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the head kick by Stingfinger.
Stingfinger throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Ray Stingfinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stingfinger is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Stingfinger defends it.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stingfinger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stingfinger should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stingfinger defending well though.

Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Stingfinger's hands, connecting with Stingfinger's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Silva dominated that 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.

Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stingfinger lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stingfinger throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.

Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stingfinger defending well though.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is looking to advance position but Stingfinger won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stingfinger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stingfinger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stingfinger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva is pressing down on Stingfinger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stingfinger is holding on for now.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigo Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Stingfinger defends it.
Silva throwing shots but Stingfinger is blocking nicely.

Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stingfinger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Stingfinger is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Stingfinger's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Stingfinger's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Silva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Silva blocks a head kick by Stingfinger.
Stingfinger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Stingfinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stingfinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stingfinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stingfinger?

Stingfinger is rocked!

Stingfinger has left one of his arms exposed and Silva doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Stingfinger screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Silva!