PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AK Forty Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Wild Boyz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Forty Seven
vs
Silva

189 cm
27
199 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

190 cm
33
199 lbs
15 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

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 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AK Forty Seven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forty Seven keeps the fight on the outside.

Forty Seven has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Forty Seven is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Forty Seven's ribcage. Forty Seven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Forty Seven's ribcage.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.

It looks like AK Forty Seven has been cut.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Forty Seven in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Forty Seven's ribcage.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva gets through Forty Seven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forty Seven takes a shot to the head.
Forty Seven takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Forty Seven lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Silva.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forty Seven takes a knee to the side of the body.
Forty Seven takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Silva.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forty Seven is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Forty Seven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Forty Seven 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AK Forty Seven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Forty Seven is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Forty Seven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carlton Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Silva rushes Forty Seven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forty Seven goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Forty Seven's takedown attempt.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Silva.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forty Seven.
Forty Seven takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Forty Seven lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forty Seven takes a knee right on the jaw!
Forty Seven 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.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Forty Seven's ribcage.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Forty Seven.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Forty Seven is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva lands an elbow just above Forty Seven 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AK Forty Seven's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forty Seven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Forty Seven back into the cage.
Forty Seven takes a knee right on the jaw!
Forty Seven is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Forty Seven tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AK Forty Seven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forty Seven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.

Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Forty Seven, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Forty Seven in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carlton Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Forty Seven's defenses.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva presses Forty Seven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forty Seven is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forty Seven takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva digs a right hand into Forty Seven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forty Seven's gas tank.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Forty Seven can't get the takedown.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva working Forty Seven over with knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Forty Seven blocks it.
Forty Seven goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Forty Seven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Forty Seven's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Forty Seven has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Forty Seven takes a knee right on the jaw!
Forty Seven is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Forty Seven's ribcage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Forty Seven takes a knee right on the jaw!
Forty Seven goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Forty Seven's head.
Forty Seven is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Forty Seven looking for a takedown.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Forty Seven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.

Silva clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Forty Seven is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Forty Seven tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AK Forty Seven's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Forty Seven clinches up against the cage.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Forty Seven tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Forty Seven lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Forty Seven is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AK Forty Seven. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Forty Seven 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.
Forty Seven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Forty Seven in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forty Seven is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Forty Seven tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Forty Seven's takedown attempt.
Silva pushes Forty Seven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Forty Seven is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Forty Seven blocks with his arms.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Forty Seven has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Forty Seven has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Forty Seven's takedown attempt.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Forty Seven is defending well for now.
Forty Seven is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Forty Seven has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forty Seven wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Forty Seven shrugs off.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Forty Seven wants a takedown.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Forty Seven won't want to take too many of those.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Forty Seven looking for a takedown.
Forty Seven tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Forty Seven has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Forty Seven is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Forty Seven in his tracks for a moment.
Forty Seven has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Forty Seven tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Forty Seven is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forty Seven's face.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Forty Seven has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Forty Seven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forty Seven is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Carlton Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Forty Seven is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Forty Seven takes a knee right on the jaw!
AK Forty Seven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30

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