PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Silvers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvers comes to the cage accompanied by Con te Partiro. Chris Silvers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silvers
vs
Sanchez

168 cm
30
145 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

182 cm
29
165 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt)
L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt)

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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Silvers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Silvers circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silvers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch

so Silvers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silvers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.

Silvers is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Silvers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silvers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sanchez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silvers trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Silvers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silvers 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.
Sanchez is pushing Silvers's head away, looking to escape. Silvers manages to hold on to the position though.

Silvers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez pushes Silvers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silvers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Silvers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silvers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez is pushing Silvers's head away, looking to escape. Silvers manages to hold on to the position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Silvers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Silvers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silvers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silvers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Silvers tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silvers has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Silvers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.

Silvers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Silvers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to escape but Silvers is in control.

Silvers tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is trying to buck Silvers off.
Sanchez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silvers tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Silvers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silvers gets a takedown into half guard.
Silvers is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Silvers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silvers.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silvers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez won't allow Silvers to pass to mount.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.

Silvers seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to escape.

Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Silvers.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Silvers is controlling him
Silvers wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.

Silvers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Silvers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silvers prevents Sanchez from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Silvers.

Sanchez pushes Silvers off and gets back to his feet.

Silvers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanchez was covering up waiting for the punch and Silvers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sanchez wriggles free and stands up.
Silvers keeps the fight on the outside.

Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.

Silvers drags the fight down to the ground.

Sanchez stands up and waves to Silvers to follow him.

Silvers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez dodges the ground and pound from Silvers.
Sanchez pushes Silvers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silvers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Sanchez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sanchez is breathing heavily.

Silvers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silvers is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Silvers.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez pushes Silvers off but Silvers dives into side control.

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silvers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Silvers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is pushing Silvers's head away, looking to escape. Silvers manages to hold on to the position though.

Silvers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silvers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Silvers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvers circles away.

Silvers darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Silvers blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silvers's brow.

Silvers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silvers prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
Silvers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silvers.
Sanchez tries to kick Silvers off but Silvers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Silvers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Silvers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silvers.
Silvers prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
Silvers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silvers passes to side control.

Silvers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silvers prevents Sanchez from escaping the position.

Silvers tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Silvers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanchez is avoiding damage well.
Raul Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silvers tries to score with some ground and pound. Sanchez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sanchez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Sanchez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Silvers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanchez napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Silvers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silvers asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez throws Silvers to one side and escapes!
Silvers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Silvers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silvers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Silvers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silvers won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
Silvers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silvers prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Silvers passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is trying to stand up here but Silvers is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silvers is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Silvers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silvers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Silvers is controlling him
Sanchez taking some punishment here, with Silvers in his half guard.
Chris Silvers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez tries to kick Silvers off but Silvers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silvers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanchez is looking to escape.

Silvers is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Silvers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silvers, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Silvers!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chris Silvers thanked L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).