PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randle Radcliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Radcliff

176 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randle Radcliff!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva closes the distance and pushes Radcliff back into the cage.
Radcliff has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Radcliff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Radcliff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Radcliff is struggling to control the position.
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva tries to pull guard but Radcliff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva has Radcliff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Radcliff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radcliff has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Radcliff sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliff throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Radcliff takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Radcliff wants to clinch.
Radcliff tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Radcliff.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Radcliff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Radcliff shows good takedown defense.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radcliff.
Nice takedown defense from Radcliff. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Radcliff throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Radcliff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Radcliff gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Radcliff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Radcliff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Radcliff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Radcliff trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva wants to control but Radcliff postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Radcliff decides to stand back up. Radcliff steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.
Radcliff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Radcliff.
Radcliff stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Radcliff throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Radcliff shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Radcliff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Radcliff moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radcliff.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radcliff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Radcliff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Radcliff counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Radcliff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Radcliff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radcliff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Radcliff looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randle Radcliff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Radcliff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Radcliff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Radcliff is looking to clinch.
Randle Radcliff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radcliff tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Radcliff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Radcliff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Radcliff misses with a series of wild punches.
Radcliff throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radcliff fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Radcliff in a clinch.
Radcliff trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Radcliff.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Radcliff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Radcliff misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Radcliff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radcliff pressing his opponent against the cage.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Radcliff.
Radcliff throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Radcliff shoots in.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radcliff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Radcliff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Silva gets caught napping as Radcliff dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
Radcliff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Radcliff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Radcliff stands up from Silva's guard - Radcliff perhaps looking for a knockout.

Radcliff clinches.

Radcliff jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Radcliff.

Radcliff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva wants to control from the top but Radcliff keeps moving.

Radcliff manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Radcliff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randle Radcliff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva dives in and grabs Radcliff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Radcliff pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Radcliff misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Radcliff is defended easily by Silva.

Radcliff gets the takedown into side control.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Radcliff's best efforts.

Radcliff is working for a submission of some sort.
Radcliff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Radcliff is controlling well.

Radcliff gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Radcliff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Radcliff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.

Radcliff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radcliff gets to mount! Silva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.

Radcliff quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Radcliff but it's paid off an Silva is forced to tap! Nice work by Radcliff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randle Radcliff!