PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bertholf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BulletTooth Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bertholf
vs
Silva

225 cm
25
240 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
24
295 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Bertholf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BulletTooth Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva rushes Bertholf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Bertholf turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arthur Bertholf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BulletTooth Silva.
Bertholf prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Silva fails to pull guard.

Bertholf manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva prevents Bertholf from getting back to his feet.
Bertholf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Silva drops back looking for a leg! Bertholf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bertholf manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Bertholf's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bertholf is keeping the position for now.
Bertholf has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.

Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bertholf keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Bertholf wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.

Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bertholf is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bertholf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertholf can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bertholf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.

Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bertholf is breathing heavily.

Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bertholf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bertholf sees it coming and defends easily.
Bertholf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Silva is working for a submission of some sort.

Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Bertholf throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertholf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bertholf's guard.
Bertholf keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Bertholf is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bertholf is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bertholf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Bertholf.
Bertholf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bertholf pinned against the cage. Bertholf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arthur Bertholf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva avoids the body shot from Bertholf.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bertholf.
Silva tries for a takedown but Bertholf circles away easily
and Bertholf counters with a left to the body.
Arthur Bertholf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BulletTooth Silva.
Bertholf connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertholf throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Bertholf misses with a two punch combination.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bertholf avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bertholf looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Silva clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bertholf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Silva manages to pull guard.
Bertholf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bertholf gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bertholf throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Bertholf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bertholf throws a poor cross that misses

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bertholf won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bertholf rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Bertholf!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BulletTooth Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bertholf scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Bertholf.

Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but Bertholf defends.
Bertholf prevents Silva from improving position.
Silva wants to control but Bertholf is keeping him busy.
Bertholf tries to escape but Silva is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertholf tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Bertholf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Bertholf is defending well.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Silva has hold of Bertholf's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bertholf seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bertholf is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bertholf is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BulletTooth Silva!