PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viper PG Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
PG Master

160 cm
26
162 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

170 cm
28
165 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viper PG Master!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but PG Master moves away.

Silva forces PG Master back against the cage and clinches.
Silva stalling against the cage.
PG Master tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
PG Master gets full guard.
PG Master being controlled here, momentarily.

PG Master looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
PG Master wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva trying to control but PG Master is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcus Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva slips a straight right by PG Master.
PG Master lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva staying out of range there.
PG Master drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by PG Master.
PG Master throws out a powerful jab.

Silva closes the distance and pushes PG Master back into the cage.
Good body shot from Silva.
PG Master goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
PG Master tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcus Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viper PG Master.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
PG Master takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
PG Master is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
PG Master goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva prevents PG Master from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an elbow inside that PG Master shrugs off.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
PG Master tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
PG Master has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. PG Master is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
PG Master fails to pull the fight into his guard.
PG Master has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
PG Master looks gassed!
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Nice body punch from Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands an elbow inside that PG Master shrugs off.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of PG Master's head.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.

Silva has PG Master pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending PG Master tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into PG Master's guard.

PG Master looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked PG Master up and slammed him! PG Master can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down PG Master's shoulder. That is not cool.
PG Master takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
PG Master takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
PG Master manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the action here.

We're going to have a standup here because Marcus Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PG Master.
A telegraphed right hand from PG Master misses the target.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping PG Master at a distance.
Silva looks to land a right hand but PG Master moved out of range.
Silva tries to clinch but PG Master is having none of it.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PG Master takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva moves out of range as PG Master strikes.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
PG Master swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
PG Master waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
PG Master fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
PG Master moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva cracks PG Master with an open hand slap.
Silva lands the left hand.
PG Master throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
PG Master throws a big shot that misses.
PG Master doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot.
PG Master keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
PG Master lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
PG Master shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. PG Master gets slowly back to his feet.

Silva clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Silva on the inside.

Silva has hold of one of PG Master's legs. PG Master is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but PG Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but PG Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
PG Master preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but PG Master manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but PG Master is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looking to finish PG Master with some ground and pound. This is bad for PG Master!
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
PG Master working to try and regain half guard.
Silva controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to control but PG Master wriggling away.
Silva controlling the pace for now.

Marcus Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
PG Master avoids a kick to the body.
PG Master's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and PG Master duly obliges.
PG Master throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by PG Master.

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.
Silva is looking to clinch but PG Master is avoiding it.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
PG Master throws a shot to the body.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PG Master.
PG Master lands with a good body shot.
PG Master ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from PG Master. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
PG Master ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot
and PG Master counters with a nice uppercut.
PG Master misses with a hook.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
PG Master throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PG Master thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PG Master lands with a good body shot.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva jabs PG Master right on the nose. PG Master blinks but takes it well.
PG Master thows a body shot but no joy.
PG Master uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
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 Marcus Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

PG Master avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed PG Master momentarily.
Silva lands a jab to PG Master's midsection.
PG Master connects with a crisp jab.
Silva misses with an uppercut. PG Master saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from PG Master is defended easily by Silva.
Silva throws a jab when PG Master was well out of range.
Viper PG Master seems to be getting the better of the standup.
PG Master lands a two punch combo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
PG Master goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
PG Master jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. PG Master gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marcus Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viper PG Master.
PG Master throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
PG Master throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
PG Master keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva scores with the left hand. PG Master knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PG Master looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from PG Master.
A slow jab from PG Master misses its intended target.
PG Master misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva clinches but PG Master breaks the clinch
and PG Master counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva tries to clinch up but PG Master circles away and keeps his distance.
PG Master fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Silva drives through and clinches with PG Master against the cage.

Silva has clasped his hands together around PG Master's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva takes a little break here. PG Master wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for PG Master on the ground.
PG Master can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus Silva.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva slips a jab from PG Master.
Viper PG Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
PG Master lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.

Silva forces PG Master back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PG Master fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Silva.

PG Master is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip PG Master to the mat. PG Master regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
PG Master takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marcus Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but PG Master is keeping the position.
Marcus Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva wants to clinch.
PG Master fails to land the takedown.
PG Master pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
PG Master dodges an elbow strike from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PG Master jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. PG Master gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva lands with a straight right. PG Master didn't see that one coming.
PG Master looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
PG Master closes the distance and lands a one-two.
PG Master throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
PG Master throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
PG Master throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva looks to land a right hand but PG Master moved out of range.
Silva wants to clinch but PG Master slips to the side
enabling PG Master to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
PG Master is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
PG Master just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses the jab.
PG Master misses the jab.
PG Master misses with a wild combination.

Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Silva!