PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ANDERSON SILVA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doel James Laguda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ANDERSON SILVA has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

SILVA
vs
James Laguda

185 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ANDERSON SILVA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doel James Laguda!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laguda circles away from the clinch attempt.
SILVA throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
SILVA throws a head kick but Laguda moves out of range.

SILVA feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Laguda controlling SILVA's posture.
Laguda keeping moving, preventing SILVA from controlling successfully.
SILVA throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laguda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
SILVA trying to control but Laguda is working from the bottom.

Laguda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! SILVA escapes and throws Laguda's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguda is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Laguda avoids any damage from the ground and pound of SILVA.
Laguda gets back to half guard.
SILVA has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
SILVA controlling the action here.
Laguda is looking for a sweep. SILVA is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laguda is staying active underneath SILVA, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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 trying to pass the guard but Laguda defending well.
SILVA is trying to control the action in half guard but Laguda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
SILVA thows a huge punch but Laguda dodges it nicely.
SILVA missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

SILVA is looking for a kimura but Laguda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for SILVA to get the leverage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Laguda drives through with a takedown into guard.

SILVA has his foot on Laguda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laguda works his way back into a safe position though.
SILVA is breathing heavily.
Laguda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
SILVA is looking to stand up but Laguda isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguda trying to stand up but can't free himself from SILVA's guard.
Laguda won't allow SILVA to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as SILVA holds on and takes a little breather.
Laguda wants to control from the top but SILVA keeps moving.

SILVA scrambles and gets back to his feet.

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.
SILVA defending well as Laguda loads up on a big left hand.
Laguda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
SILVA is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

SILVA pushes Laguda up against the cage in a clinch.

SILVA drags the fight down to the ground.
SILVA pulls Laguda in close to his closed guard and prevents Laguda from doing any damage or advancing position.
SILVA lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laguda!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ANDERSON SILVA dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

SILVA tries for a takedown but Laguda circles away easily

and Laguda counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for SILVA!

Laguda jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… SILVA is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by SILVA and Laguda has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
SILVA sneaks back into half guard.
SILVA is trying to get back to full guard.
SILVA looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laguda prevents SILVA from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SILVA trying to control here.
SILVA slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
SILVA striking off his back but it's not causing Laguda any problems.
SILVA not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

SILVA working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laguda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laguda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

SILVA is looking for a triangle but Laguda pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguda wants to stand but SILVA has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
SILVA bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laguda's guard.
Laguda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
SILVA missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
SILVA scoring with some ground and pound.

SILVA stands up from Laguda's guard - SILVA perhaps looking for a knockout.
ANDERSON SILVA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SILVA gets in close and instigates a clinch.
SILVA lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from SILVA.

SILVA has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Laguda is trying to keep an underhook but SILVA manages to get the takedown into half guard.
SILVA passes to full mount!
SILVA landing strikes from the mount and Laguda is in trouble!
ANDERSON SILVA overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SILVA looking to control but Laguda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by SILVA there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguda is trying desperately to improve position.
Laguda wants to try and get back to his feet.
SILVA with shots to the head and body - Laguda looks very uncomfortable down there.

SILVA working for a submission but Laguda is keeping him at bay.
Laguda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
SILVA lands a big shot there that rocks Laguda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ANDERSON SILVA dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

SILVA gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Laguda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Laguda 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.
Laguda is trying to control. SILVA wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
SILVA wants to get back to his feet.

SILVA looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
SILVA is refusing to be controlled, as Laguda sits in half guard.
SILVA desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SILVA gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SILVA pushes Laguda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

SILVA shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
SILVA can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laguda is looking to escape.
Laguda tries to hold on but SILVA postures up.
SILVA landing strikes from the mount.

SILVA looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguda is trying desperately to improve position.
Laguda tries to hold on but SILVA pushes him away.
Laguda is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! SILVA connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SILVA wants to control the pace but Laguda is squirming around nicely.
Laguda takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguda taking shots to the head.
SILVA is landing with some decent strikes but Laguda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

SILVA jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Laguda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Laguda managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by SILVA.
SILVA laying and praying for a moment but Laguda takes advantage and regains half guard.
SILVA wants to pass to mount but Laguda is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
SILVA is thwarting Laguda's attempts to control the position.
SILVA thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laguda's head.
SILVA wants to control but Laguda is keeping him busy.
SILVA tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laguda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laguda trying to control but SILVA postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
SILVA is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laguda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
ANDERSON SILVA showed his dominance in that final round.
Well SILVA 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ANDERSON SILVA!