PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. 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.

Silva
vs
Wright

186 cm
31
195 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

172 cm
27
202 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Payton Wright!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a hook
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright slips under a jab from Silva.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva walks into a jab.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matt Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wright pinned against the cage. Wright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
Wright avoids the body shot from Silva.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Wright.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wright back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Payton Wright has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Wright has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Wright is controlling him.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wright has Silva pushed against the cage.
Wright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wright lands a body shot.
Wright pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright prevents a body shot from Silva.
Wright lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva wants to break free but Wright has control.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Wright blocks a body shot from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
Wright digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wright.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva being controlled against the cage.
Wright lands a left hand.
Wright lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payton Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wright scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Silva takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.

Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
Wright trying to control here.
Wright keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Payton Wright.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matt Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Wright throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Silva misses.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Wright throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Wright scores with a nice head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.

Wright pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Wright pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Wright taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva has Wright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wright lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Silva tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva wants to break free but Wright has control.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton Wright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Matt Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wright feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Silva throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Wright finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Silva misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Wright.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Wright has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Wright coming out on top.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wright.
Silva misses the jab.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Payton Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Wright moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Wright.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wright scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Wright, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Wright against the cage but Wright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wright lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Payton Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Payton Wright!
A less than humble Payton Wright misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.