PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hacran Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Lange has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lange
vs
Silva

200 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
153 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hacran Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Lange in a clinch.

Silva jumps guard.
Silva looking to control.

Lange 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 Lange has Silva in his guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Lange is retaining full guard.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lange really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lange tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lange can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to take Lange's back but he can't do it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Lange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.

Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Lange is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Silva is looking for a kimura but Lange is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lange manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lange is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lange tries to improve position but can't.
Lange is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Lange looking for subs from the bottom but Silva mounts him!
Lange is trying to escape the mount but Silva keeps good control and instead manages to take Lange's back.
Lange staying busy and making it hard for Silva to control.
Lange rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.

Silva patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Silva working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Lange right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange turns into Silva and is now in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.

Lange is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.

Lange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lange escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lange's guard.

Silva 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Lange is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Silva 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 frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lange's face.
Lange is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lange manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hacran Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lange doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lange with a poor takedown

and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lange tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.

Silva clinches up with Lange and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lange backwards.
Lange changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lange gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Lange manages to retain guard.
Silva passes Lange's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Lange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lange looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control. Lange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Silva is looking for a kimura but Lange is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.

Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lange doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is trying to control. Lange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Lange is defending well.
Silva prevents Lange from improving his position.

Lange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange manages to get to full guard.

Lange working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.

Lange 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.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lange manages to get back to half guard.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Lange is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lange tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Lange is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange is looking to improve his position.

Lange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.

Lange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lange is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Lange is defending the position.
Lange is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva wants to take a breather but Lange is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hacran Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Lange with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lange thinking.
Lange doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Silva forces Lange back against the cage and clinches.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Lange has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lange drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Silva.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lange 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.
Lange 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 one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Lange's guard.
Silva pushing down on Lange's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lange is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Silva tries to control but Lange wriggling away.
Lange wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Lange defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lange is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lange won't enjoy being in this position. Silva looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lange is tapping - it's over boys! Silva picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hacran Silva!
Hacran Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry, into his post fight interview.