PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flynn
vs
Silva

178 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flynn to the mat! Flynn manages to get full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn wants to sweep but no luck.

Flynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Flynn has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Flynn is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Silva.
Nice takedown defense from Flynn. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt

and Flynn counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Cole Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.

Flynn drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Flynn off! Flynn jumps back into Silva's guard.
Flynn trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Flynn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Flynn is proving a slippery customer.

Silva has his foot on Flynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flynn works his way back into a safe position though.
Flynn is stalling in the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cole Flynn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Flynn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Flynn persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Flynn on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Flynn which made him look bad.
Flynn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Flynn, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Flynn against the cage but Flynn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Flynn's guard.

Flynn looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Flynn controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Flynn is retaining full guard.

Flynn working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Flynn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Flynn 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flynn's waist but Flynn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Flynn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Flynn with that takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flynn as he jumps to the side.
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.

Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flynn is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cole Flynn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Flynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Flynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flynn shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva looks for a takedown but Flynn sprawls well.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Flynn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Cole Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flynn.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flynn to the mat! Flynn manages to get full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Flynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.

Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flynn's guard.
Silva is keen to just control but Flynn is a slippery customer.
Flynn is controlling Silva's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.

Flynn looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Flynn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva passes into half guard.
Flynn works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Flynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flynn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole Flynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flynn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flynn pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is not content to let Silva control the position.
Flynn can't do much from the bottom here.
Flynn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flynn keeps working.
Flynn prevents Silva from moving into mount.
Silva in the domination position with Flynn hanging on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva trying to control the action but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Flynn is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Flynn. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Flynn shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Flynn which made him look bad.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cole Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Flynn.
Silva fails with the takedown.

Silva looking to score a takedown here. Flynn is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Flynn's guard.

Flynn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn is controlling Silva's posture.
Flynn looking to control.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flynn is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flynn holds on and takes a little breather.
Flynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Cole Flynn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Flynn with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Flynn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Flynn sprawls well.

Silva scores with a takedown into Flynn's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Flynn is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Silva.

Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Flynn is keeping him busy.
Flynn is looking for a sweep.

Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flynn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flynn regains half guard.
Flynn is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Flynn defending well.
Flynn keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can.
Silva wants to take a breather but Flynn is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Silva is pressing down on Flynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flynn is holding on for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flynn 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 Flynn off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Flynn. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Flynn stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.

Flynn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Flynn is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Flynn trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Silva.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cole Flynn!