PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay The Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Jay The Killer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jay The Killer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

The Killer
vs
Silva

200 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Pacheco Labratories Inc

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay The Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a one two combo.
The Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
The Killer misses with a combination

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. The Killer fights it but they end up in guard.

The Killer working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva postures up in The Killer's guard and throws a big left but The Killer blocks it.

The Killer has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from The Killer.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Killer has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Killer looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.

The Killer has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
The Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
The Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.

The Killer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Killer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The Killer stops Silva from standing up.
The Killer tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Killer is controlling him.
The Killer works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Killer is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.

The Killer is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
The Killer is breathing heavily.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
The Killer tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - The Killer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Killer wants to advance to full mount but Silva doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The Killer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Killer has Silva in his guard.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
The Killer misses with a takedown attempt

and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. The Killer didn't expect that.
The Killer keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva won't allow The Killer to sweep him here.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Killer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Killer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The Killer is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Killer to get the leverage.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as The Killer sits in half guard.
The Killer throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Killer is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva moves into full guard.
The Killer wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Killer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Killer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Killer tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
The Killer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Killer misses with a takedown attempt

and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Killer's guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.

The Killer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for The Killer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Killer is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.

Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
The Killer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but The Killer is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Killer struggling a bit here.
The Killer sneaks back into half guard.

The Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
The Killer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Killer.

The Killer working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Killer is looking to improve his position.
The Killer is working hard here to advance position.

The Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The Killer manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Killer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The Killer looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Killer tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Samuel Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but The Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The Killer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Killer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
The Killer wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Killer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Killer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Killer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Killer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
The Killer wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Silva uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
The Killer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The Killer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Killer, into his guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushing down on The Killer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is keen to just control but The Killer is a slippery customer.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Killer wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Killer misses with a takedown

and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Killer!
The Killer can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva has control of The Killer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Killer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The Killer working to try and regain half guard.
The Killer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The Killer tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
The Killer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Samuel Silva!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Samuel Silva!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Samuel Silva!

Samuel Silva wins by unanimous decision!