PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bon Jovi - It's my life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Savage
vs
Silva

184 cm
35
185 lbs
26 - 24 - 0

178 cm
34
182 lbs
19 - 8 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Rush Supplements 160Q

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 26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva with a hook.
Savage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva misses with a combination
and Savage counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savage.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva cracks the inside of Savage's front leg.
Savage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Savage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savage with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva punishes Savage's body with a nice straight punch.
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Savage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Savage has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Savage or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savage tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savage wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Savage shoots in.
Silva scores with a one two! Savage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Jackson Savage has been cut.
Savage 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 Savage off to one side.
Silva lands a head kick. Savage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savage avoids the head kick by Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Savage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savage is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controlling the position well.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mauricio Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mauricio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Savage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Savage is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Savage off balance momentarily.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage fails to land the takedown.
Silva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savage throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Savage 's knee.
Savage shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Savage shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Savage ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Savage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savage tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Savage will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva lands with a straight right. Savage didn't see that one coming.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage 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 Savage off to one side.
Savage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savage.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Savage off balance momentarily.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Savage. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Savage counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick from Silva lands but Savage takes it in his stride.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Savage dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Savage wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Savage has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Savage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mauricio Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva tests Savage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jackson Savage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Savage shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Savage is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Savage darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Savage into the cage.
Savage 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 Jackson Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Savage as Silva tries to tie him up.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Savage's head.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savage moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Savage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Savage drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Savage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Savage moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Silva is looking to chop away at Savage's legs.
Savage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Savage avoids the head kick by Silva.
Savage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a head kick. Savage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage 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 Savage off to one side.
Silva with a hook.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savage. That did some damage!
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Savage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Silva!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mauricio Silva thanked Rush Supplements 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).