PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Silviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jhon fetra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Silviera
vs
fetra

177 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leandro Silviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, jhon fetra!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silviera is defended easily by fetra.

fetra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silviera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silviera struggling a bit here.
Silviera is pushing fetra's head away, looking to escape. fetra manages to hold on to the position though.
fetra controlling the position from side mount.
fetra trying to control the position but Silviera is working away.
Silviera tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
fetra controlling the position.
Silviera is pushing fetra's head away, looking to escape. fetra manages to hold on to the position though.
Silviera is trying to control fetra's posture but fetra avoids it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Silviera.
fetra wants to control but Silviera postures up.
Silviera wants to control but fetra is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
fetra tries to bench press Silviera off him but Silviera keeps the position.
Silviera is looking to take a break and control but fetra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
fetra tries to bench press Silviera off him but Silviera keeps the position.

Silviera is trying to get an arm triangle but fetra is defending well.
You can see the frustration on fetra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silviera has knee on belly momentarily but fetra bucks him off and regains half guard.

Silviera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so fetra is just riding it out for now. Silviera eventually gives up the hold.
fetra keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silviera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
fetra trying to hold on to Silviera's head to control him but Silviera postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but jhon fetra will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

fetra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
fetra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
fetra fails in his attempt to clinch.
fetra misses with a takedown attempt

and Silviera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for fetra!

Silviera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, fetra has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silviera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Silviera looking to control and managing it successfully.
fetra is breathing heavily.
fetra wants to control but Silviera is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silviera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as fetra is looking to escape.

Silviera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
fetra sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Silviera 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.
fetra is refusing to be controlled, as Silviera sits in half guard.

Silviera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silviera not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fetra is controlling Silviera's trapped leg to prevent Silviera from advancing to side control.
Silviera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but fetra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silviera wants to stand up but fetra has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Silviera is trying to work for a kimura but fetra is defending well.
Silviera is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

fetra actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silviera trying to control from half guard but fetra is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Silviera dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Both fighters circling a little - Silviera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
fetra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silviera shoots in but no luck this time.

Silviera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

fetra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silviera pulls his head out easily.

Silviera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
fetra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silviera is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silviera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silviera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed fetra's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Silviera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silviera wants to lay and pray for a moment but fetra keeps working.

Silviera wants to work for an arm triangle but fetra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silviera is working for a kimura but fetra is defending it quite comfortably.
Leandro Silviera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
fetra controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's four 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.
fetra is trying to get back to full guard.
fetra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silviera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silviera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silviera is keen to just control but fetra is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Silviera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silviera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Silviera!