PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Kalandarishvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvera comes to the cage accompanied by The Money Shot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silvera
vs
Kalandarishvili

195 cm
25
201 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Einherjer RAW Nutrition

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Silvera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogdan Kalandarishvili !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silvera has Kalandarishvili up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvera.
Silvera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalandarishvili backwards.
Kalandarishvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silvera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silvera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvera lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silvera.
Still in the clinch, Silvera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silvera lands a nice uppercut.
Kalandarishvili tries for a takedown but Silvera manages to get underhooks.
Kalandarishvili looking for a takedown.
Joey Silvera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kalandarishvili .
Kalandarishvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silvera.
A short right from Silvera on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silvera.
A nice left hand lands by Silvera.
Kalandarishvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kalandarishvili looks gassed!
Silvera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silvera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalandarishvili tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silvera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalandarishvili is trying to drag Silvera to the mat but Silvera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Silvera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvera digs a right hand into Kalandarishvili 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalandarishvili 's gas tank.
Silvera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalandarishvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silvera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silvera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silvera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Silvera.
Silvera scores with a hook to the body.
Silvera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalandarishvili letting Silvera take a breather here.
Kalandarishvili has Silvera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silvera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalandarishvili 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silvera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Silvera.
Silvera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silvera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silvera pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Silvera.
Silvera slowing the pace effectively.
Kalandarishvili has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silvera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silvera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalandarishvili backwards.
Kalandarishvili looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Silvera.
Silvera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalandarishvili backwards.
Silvera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalandarishvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silvera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silvera.
Silvera digs a right hand underneath Kalandarishvili 's ribcage. Kalandarishvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Silvera.
A short left from Silvera.
Silvera works on Kalandarishvili 's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvera stalling in the clinch.
Silvera lands a nice uppercut.
Silvera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Silvera to work.
Silvera lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalandarishvili backwards.
Silvera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Silvera.
Silvera lands a shoulder strike.
Silvera lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalandarishvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silvera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Silvera.
Silvera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silvera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kalandarishvili has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silvera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silvera stalling.
Silvera lands with a right to the head.
Kalandarishvili has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silvera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silvera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalandarishvili backwards.
Silvera works on Kalandarishvili 's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalandarishvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silvera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvera.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalandarishvili or not.
Silvera gets through Kalandarishvili 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silvera digs a right hand underneath Kalandarishvili 's ribcage. Kalandarishvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silvera lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalandarishvili wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Silvera.
A nice left hand lands by Silvera.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silvera.
Silvera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalandarishvili backwards.
Kalandarishvili tries for a takedown but Silvera manages to get underhooks.
Silvera scores with a shot to the side of Kalandarishvili 's head.
Silvera is pressed up against the cage. Kalandarishvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silvera down to the mat. Silvera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalandarishvili looks for a takedown but Silvera sprawls well.
Silvera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silvera throws a right hand that Kalandarishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalandarishvili also avoids with ease.

Kalandarishvili closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silvera is looking to regain half guard here but Kalandarishvili keeps moving and retains side control.

Kalandarishvili is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silvera has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kalandarishvili is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silvera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silvera is trying to get back to half guard.

Kalandarishvili is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silvera has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kalandarishvili tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Left hook, right uppercut from Silvera.
Bogdan Kalandarishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalandarishvili takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silvera scores with a one two! Kalandarishvili had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Kalandarishvili changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silvera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Kalandarishvili wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silvera, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvera stops Kalandarishvili from passing to mount.
Silvera sneaks back into half guard.
Silvera wants to improve his position but Kalandarishvili is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kalandarishvili 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalandarishvili is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kalandarishvili is working for a submission of some sort.
Silvera manages to get to full guard.

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.
Silvera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kalandarishvili 's guard.
Silvera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kalandarishvili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalandarishvili working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvera.
Silvera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalandarishvili 's head.
Silvera is looking to stand up but Kalandarishvili won't let him.
Kalandarishvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silvera is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvera.

Kalandarishvili has his feet on Silvera's thighs here. He's pushed Silvera off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silvera screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bogdan Kalandarishvili !