PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Espiriquidiberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Haven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Silva
vs
Haven

166 cm
18
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Espiriquidiberto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Haven!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Haven.
Haven throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Haven connects with a jab.

Silva gets a clinch.

Silva successfully pulls guard.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Haven any problems.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haven is one step ahead there.
Haven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haven postures up.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Haven wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Haven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Silva has his feet on Haven's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Silva blocks a head kick by Haven.

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.
Haven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Haven throws a one two combo.

It looks like Espiriquidiberto Silva has been cut.
Haven lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva is looking to clinch but Haven is avoiding it.
Espiriquidiberto Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haven tries to clinch

and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haven pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Haven manages to break the clinch.
Haven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Haven persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Haven cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Haven scores with a head kick.
Haven lands a high kick!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haven counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Haven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Haven.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right and a left that Haven avoids nicely.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Haven throws a one two combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haven, right into the meat.
Haven connects with a high kick.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haven misses with the combination.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Haven counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Espiriquidiberto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haven tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Haven.
Haven scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haven thows a body kick. Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Haven lands with a nice body punch.
Haven lands a high kick!
Haven tries to clinch up

and Silva counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haven fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Haven wants to break free but Silva has control.

Haven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Haven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Espiriquidiberto Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Haven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haven.
Haven scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Espiriquidiberto Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Haven counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.

Silva is rocked!

Espiriquidiberto Silva's cut is getting worse.
Haven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.

Haven shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Haven finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haven is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Haven wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Haven keeps him under control.

Haven escapes and gets back to his feet.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Haven scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haven!
An inside leg kick lands from Haven.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Haven tries to clinch up.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Espiriquidiberto Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haven circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Silva drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Haven follows Silva to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Haven!