PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
James

194 cm
27
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
30
215 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick James!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.

James gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
James trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.

James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.

James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.

James is working for a submission of some sort.

James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.

James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.

James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.

James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva jabs at James's body.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from James.
James shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
James misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thuds a left hand into James's body.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mauricio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James is breathing heavily.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Silva cracks James with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning James to stand back up!

James is rocked!
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mauricio Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick James.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Nick James has been cut.
Mauricio Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a wild combination.
Mauricio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Silva lands a big right hand that sends James crashing to the mat! Silva stays standing though and waves James back to his feet!
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
James tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Oooooh!!! Silva has knocked James down with a huge combo! Silva steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Silva is stalking James. James circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Silva, and it's lights out! James really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauricio Silva!