PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce LeeRoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce LeeRoy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Silva
vs
LeeRoy

201 cm
21
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
23
272 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce LeeRoy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to clinch but LeeRoy is avoiding it.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by LeeRoy.
Silva throws a hook to the side of LeeRoy's head but LeeRoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeeRoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
LeeRoy stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws and low kick but LeeRoy moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeRoy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but LeeRoy is having none of it.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - LeeRoy circles away.
Brock Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeeRoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
LeeRoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeeRoy throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LeeRoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
LeeRoy swinging wildly here.
LeeRoy tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeeRoy 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 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick by Silva misses
and LeeRoy counters with a head kick.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeeRoy tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeeRoy to the ground. LeeRoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and LeeRoy counters with a leg kick.
LeeRoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
LeeRoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
LeeRoy lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva is looking to clinch.
LeeRoy misses with a two punch combination.
LeeRoy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four 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.
A head kick by Silva misses
and LeeRoy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and LeeRoy counters with a head kick. That will keep Silva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva tries to clinch there but LeeRoy circles away.
LeeRoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but LeeRoy pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from LeeRoy as Silva shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeeRoy throws a head kick that misses.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeRoy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LeeRoy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but LeeRoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to clinch up but LeeRoy circles away and keeps his distance.
LeeRoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in and drives through. LeeRoy sprawls well.
Brock Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeeRoy leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeeRoy circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeeRoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva throws a lazy body kick
and LeeRoy counters with a head kick. That will keep Silva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva shoots for a takedown but LeeRoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva is looking to clinch.

Silva scores a takedown into full mount!

Silva has control of LeeRoy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and LeeRoy regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but LeeRoy is having none of it.

Silva is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
LeeRoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LeeRoy counters with a one-two to the body.
LeeRoy circles away from the clinch attempt
and LeeRoy counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LeeRoy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
LeeRoy throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and LeeRoy counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeeRoy pinned against the cage. LeeRoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brock Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by LeeRoy which made him look bad.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
LeeRoy scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeeRoy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but LeeRoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
LeeRoy swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeeRoy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

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.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LeeRoy throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeeRoy pinned against the cage. LeeRoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva misses the body punch
and LeeRoy counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at LeeRoy to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but LeeRoy circles away.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LeeRoy throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeeRoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for LeeRoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva blocks a head kick by LeeRoy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva shoots for a takedown but LeeRoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LeeRoy looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
LeeRoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva dives in and grabs LeeRoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeeRoy pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
LeeRoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeeRoy lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva tries to land a body kick
and LeeRoy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Silva really felt that one!
LeeRoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeeRoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeeRoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce LeeRoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LeeRoy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce LeeRoy!