PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lymsleiasialeeds kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Infected Mushroom - Muse Breaks. Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MC Primo - Diretoria. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lymsleiasialeeds
vs
Silva

174 cm
22
170 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

170 cm
30
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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 Rio de Janeiro, Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lymsleiasialeeds has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Lymsleiasialeeds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lymsleiasialeeds throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
Lymsleiasialeeds raining down shots from the mount!
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lymsleiasialeeds trying to control the position.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Lymsleiasialeeds blocks nicely.
Lymsleiasialeeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Lymsleiasialeeds, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to control from the top but Lymsleiasialeeds keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lymsleiasialeeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lymsleiasialeeds striking from his own guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lymsleiasialeeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lymsleiasialeeds trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Silva postures up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lymsleiasialeeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rob Silva.
Lymsleiasialeeds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lymsleiasialeeds shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Lymsleiasialeeds shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lymsleiasialeeds swivels and escapes.
Lymsleiasialeeds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lymsleiasialeeds fails to land the takedown.

Lymsleiasialeeds dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Lymsleiasialeeds looking to pass the guard.
Lymsleiasialeeds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lymsleiasialeeds looking to pass the guard.
Lymsleiasialeeds trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lymsleiasialeeds throws a big right hand that misses.
Lymsleiasialeeds preventing the sweep.
Lymsleiasialeeds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lymsleiasialeeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lymsleiasialeeds.
Lymsleiasialeeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is controlling Lymsleiasialeeds's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds dominated that round.
That's time! Lymsleiasialeeds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lymsleiasialeeds shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva pulls Lymsleiasialeeds in close to prevent any damage.
Lymsleiasialeeds stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Lymsleiasialeeds is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rob Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Lymsleiasialeeds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Lymsleiasialeeds is proving a slippery customer.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Lymsleiasialeeds from controlling successfully.
Lymsleiasialeeds throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lymsleiasialeeds manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lymsleiasialeeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Lymsleiasialeeds is working from the bottom.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Lymsleiasialeeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Lymsleiasialeeds, not yet.
Silva trying to control but Lymsleiasialeeds is working from the bottom.
Lymsleiasialeeds has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Lymsleiasialeeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Lymsleiasialeeds, not yet.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rob Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Lymsleiasialeeds sprawls well.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lymsleiasialeeds is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Lymsleiasialeeds circles away and we're back to standing.
Lymsleiasialeeds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lymsleiasialeeds off to one side.

Lymsleiasialeeds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lymsleiasialeeds connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lymsleiasialeeds is working away from the top position though.
Silva is pressing down on Lymsleiasialeeds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva looking to control but Lymsleiasialeeds passes into half guard.
Lymsleiasialeeds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lymsleiasialeeds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Lymsleiasialeeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Lymsleiasialeeds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lymsleiasialeeds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rob Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lymsleiasialeeds stuffs the takedown.
Lymsleiasialeeds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lymsleiasialeeds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Lymsleiasialeeds keeps moving.
Lymsleiasialeeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Lymsleiasialeeds, not yet.
Silva trying to control but Lymsleiasialeeds is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lymsleiasialeeds trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lymsleiasialeeds is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.

Rob Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Lymsleiasialeeds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva wants to sweep here but Lymsleiasialeeds controlling him for the moment.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Lymsleiasialeeds from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva is trying to keep Lymsleiasialeeds in close.
Silva pulls Lymsleiasialeeds in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds.
Lymsleiasialeeds misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lymsleiasialeeds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lymsleiasialeeds with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva tries for a takedown but Lymsleiasialeeds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lymsleiasialeeds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Lymsleiasialeeds scores a takedown into full mount!
Lymsleiasialeeds prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Lymsleiasialeeds working the ground and pound effectively.
Lymsleiasialeeds landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lymsleiasialeeds lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Lymsleiasialeeds dominating with strikes here.
Lymsleiasialeeds dominating with strikes here.
Lymsleiasialeeds scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?
Lymsleiasialeeds lands with some strikes.
Lymsleiasialeeds prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva wants to control but Lymsleiasialeeds is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lymsleiasialeeds scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lymsleiasialeeds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds!
A victorious Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.