PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Jack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jack
vs
Silva

173 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack has a takedown stuffed.
Jack looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Jack avoids a kick to the body.
Silva is looking to clinch but Jack is avoiding it.
Jack fails to land the takedown.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Jack tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jack wants to clinch.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva is working Jack over against the cage.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Ray Jack has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Jack won't allow it.
Silva trying to stall but Jack improves his position.
Silva is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva tries to circle away but Jack has him pinned against the cage.
Jack has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Jack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Jack improves position.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Jack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Jack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Silva pushes Jack up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Jack improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Silva.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Jack won't allow it.
Silva digs a right hand into Jack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jack's gas tank.
Silva wants to break free but Jack has control.
Silva tries to break free but Jack pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is working Jack over against the cage.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Jack has the dominant position.
Jack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Jack has double underhooks.
Jack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to break free but Jack pushes him back against the cage.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Jack won't allow it.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Jack has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Jack keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jack has him pressed against the cage.
Jack prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Jack won't allow it.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Jack won't allow it.
Silva wants to break free but Jack has control.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Jack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jack.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva tries a low kick but Jack avoids it.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Jack, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Silva.

Silva darts in and clinches Jack up against the cage.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva is looking to control Jack's arms but Jack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Jack has double underhooks.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jack has him pressed against the cage.
Jack keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva tries to break free but Jack pushes him back against the cage.
Jack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva tries to break free but Jack pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to stall.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Silva on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Jack keeps him there for the moment.
Jack keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jack has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Silva tries to stall but Jack uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jack has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Jack has him pressed against the cage.
Jack has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jack is defended easily by Silva.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Jack pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Jack tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a combination. Jack tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jack.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Jack backpedaling.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Jack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva thuds his right hand into Jack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Jack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jack dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Jack's head and hops out.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Jack. Jack gets slowly back to his feet.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Jack improves position.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Jack keeps him there for the moment.
Jack tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva presses Jack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jack. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Silva is trying to stall.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Jack is controlling him.
Silva looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Jack is controlling the position.
Silva wants to break free but Jack has control.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva is looking to control Jack's arms but Jack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Silva tries to circle away but Jack has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva tries to circle away but Jack has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jack wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva wants to break free but Jack has control.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Jack has double underhooks.
Jack has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Jack is controlling the position.
Jack keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jack looking for a takedown.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Jack gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva wants to break free but Jack has control.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Jack improves position.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jack has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.

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 is looking to land body kicks.
Ray Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Jack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Jack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Jack shoots in.
Gabriel Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jack shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jack gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva swinging wilding here.
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Ray Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Silva!