PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wandeco Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dugan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Dugan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Silva
vs
Dugan

181 cm
22
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
204 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very confident

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 Rio de Janeiro, Wandeco Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Dugan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws the left hand but Dugan avoids the punch easily.
Dugan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dugan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva throws a right hand that Dugan ducks under and follows up with a left that Dugan also avoids with ease.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dugan is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Dugan circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dugan as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wandeco Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva tries to pull guard but Dugan holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva wants to break free but Dugan has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugan keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Dugan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Dugan is rocked!
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Dugan shows good takedown defense.
Silva throws a head kick but Dugan moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Dugan wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side

and Silva moves into the clinch.
Dugan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dugan misses with a knee strike.
Dugan prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Dugan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dugan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a right hand that Dugan ducks under and follows up with a left that Dugan also avoids with ease.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Dugan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Dugan tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dugan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Silva instigates a clinch.
Dugan tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Dugan has double underhooks.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dugan's waist but Dugan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Dugan tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dugan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dugan circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva looks for a takedown but Dugan sprawls well.
Wandeco Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dugan circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wandeco Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Dugan as Silva shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugan doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dugan doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Dugan tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Wandeco Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Dugan moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dugan's waist but Dugan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Dugan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dugan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dugan swivels and escapes.

Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dugan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Silva swings around for an armbar but Dugan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dugan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dugan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva throws and low kick but Dugan moves out of range easily.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dugan circles away.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Dugan pushes him off.
Dugan is looking to clinch.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Dugan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva misses with a hook. Dugan ducked under it nicely.
Dugan moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Dugan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wandeco Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Dugan moves away from the strike by Silva.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Dugan, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Dugan against the cage but Dugan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looks for a takedown but Dugan sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dugan wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugan swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wandeco Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dugan manages to avoid it.
Dugan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva throws a hook but Dugan avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Dugan sprawls well.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.

Silva gets a clinch.
Silva jumps guard but Dugan stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva can't break the clinch.

Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dugan won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dugan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dugan trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wandeco Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wandeco Silva!