PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Silva II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcu Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva II
vs
Webb

186 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Silva II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcu Webb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva II's waist but Silva II gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Webb off to one side.
Silva II tries to clinch up but Webb circles away and keeps his distance.
Owen Silva II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva II tries to sprawl out of it but Webb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva II manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Webb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva II as he jumps to the side.
Owen Silva II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcu Webb.
Silva II dodges the punch combination from Webb.

Webb tries to keep at a distance but Silva II has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva II tries to break free but Webb pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva II is looking to break free of the clinch but Webb has double underhooks.
Silva II tries to break the clinch but Webb is controlling the position.
Silva II tries to break free but Webb pushes him back against the cage.
Webb has Silva II pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva II manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva II is trying to force a seperation but Webb has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Silva II clinches up with Webb and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva II has had enough of the clinch but Webb keeps him there for the moment.
Silva II working hard to break the clinch.
Webb is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva II gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Silva II breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webb tries to clinch but Silva II moves away
and Silva II counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva II throws a left and a right that both miss

and Webb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva II is looking to stand up but Webb isn't so interested in that idea.

Silva II has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Webb off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Silva II misses with a double jab

so Webb counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva II wants to stand but Webb is controlling the position.
Webb wants to pass the guard but Silva II is keeping the position.
Webb trying to control but Silva II is working from the bottom.
Silva II keeping full guard, as Webb tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webb looking to pass the guard.
Webb's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Silva II moves into the clinch.
Silva II tries to break free but Webb pushes him back against the cage.

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.
Webb can't get the takedown.
Webb keeps control of Silva II as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Silva II breaks the clinch.
Silva II throws a left and a right that both miss

and Webb counters with a takedown into side control.
Webb trying to control the position but Silva II is working away.

Webb stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Silva II is breathing heavily.
Webb scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Webb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva II napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Webb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva II keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcu Webb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva II stuffs the takedown attempt from Webb. Webb gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Silva II misses.

Webb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva II napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva II is not content to let Webb control the position.

Webb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Webb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva II keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Webb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Webb advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva II is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Silva II is squirming around, avoiding Webb's attempts to control the action.
Webb controlling the position easily from mount.
Webb wants to control the pace but Silva II is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva II tries to buck Webb off but he can't manage it.

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.
Webb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva II is looking to escape.
Webb controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Despite being in the dominant position, Marcu Webb just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Silva II counter with a right hand.
Silva II falls off balance throwing a combination

and Webb decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva II's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcu Webb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Webb drives through with a takedown into guard.
Webb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva II is keeping the position for now.

Silva II pushes Webb off and scrambles back to his feet.

Silva II tries to keep at a distance but Webb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Webb jumps guard but Silva II stands there with Webb around his waist. Webb gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva II has had enough of the clinch but Webb keeps him there for the moment.
Silva II tries to break free but Webb pushes him back against the cage.
Silva II wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Webb has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva II is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva II is looking to break free of the clinch but Webb has double underhooks.
Webb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva II gets underhooks to prevent Webb's takedown attempt.
Owen Silva II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcu Webb.

Webb jumps guard.
Silva II is looking to stand up but Webb won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb wants to sweep here but Silva II controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva II wants to get up but he can't break Webb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Webb controls Silva II momentarily but Silva II frees himself.
Webb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva II has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Webb counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva II's guard now.
Webb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Webb trying to control but Silva II is working from the bottom.
Marcu Webb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva II has a closed guard, preventing Webb from standing up.
Webb wants to control from the top but Silva II keeps moving.
Marcu Webb has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva II wants to get back to his feet but Webb is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcu Webb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Webb winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcu Webb!