PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Queixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Queixao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Silva
vs
Queixao

170 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
154 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Queixao!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queixao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Queixao gets slowly back to his feet.
Queixao tries to clinch up.
Queixao misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Queixao shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Queixao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Felipe Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Queixao.
Silva tries to clinch up but Queixao circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Queixao shoots in.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Queixao as he jumps to the side.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Queixao shows good takedown defense.
Queixao slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Queixao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queixao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Queixao looks gassed!
Silva misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Queixao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Queixao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Queixao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Queixao's knee but Queixao avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Queixao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva rushes Queixao and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Queixao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva tries to break free but Queixao pushes him back against the cage.
Queixao wants to break free but Silva has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Queixao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva rushes Queixao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.

Silva manages to pull guard.
Silva has control of Queixao's left arm, preventing Queixao from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Felipe Silva just wasn't active enough.

Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Queixao avoids the damage to the body.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Queixao working hard to break the clinch.
Queixao is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Queixao is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Queixao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Silva jumps into guard, dragging Queixao to the mat.
Queixao slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queixao trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Queixao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Queixao advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queixao tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Queixao is breathing heavily.
Silva controlling the position well.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queixao paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Queixao, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Queixao against the cage but Queixao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Queixao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Queixao fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Queixao sprawls well.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva avoids the body shot from Queixao.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Queixao smiles and moves away.
Silva avoids the body shot from Queixao.
Queixao leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Queixao closes the distance looking to clinch

and Silva moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Queixao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Queixao fails to pull guard.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva tries to break free but Queixao pushes him back against the cage.

Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Silva has his feet on Queixao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Queixao is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Queixao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Queixao wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queixao is one step ahead there.
Queixao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queixao forces his way into half guard.
Silva moves into full guard.
Queixao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Queixao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Queixao won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.

Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Queixao is controlling him.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to break free but Queixao pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Queixao tries to tie him up.
Queixao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queixao trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Felipe Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Queixao defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Andre Queixao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felipe Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Queixao.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

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