PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Puchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiagus Davaru Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puchowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Code Orange - My World. Davaru Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Ezekiel Puchowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Puchowski
vs
Davaru Silva

182 cm
24
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Machine Fight Gear
The Adrenaline Matrix

Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Puchowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiagus Davaru Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davaru Silva drives through with a takedown into Puchowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Davaru 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.
Puchowski is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Animal House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Puchowski wriggles free and stands up.

Davaru Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Puchowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Puchowski pushes Davaru Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Davaru Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Davaru Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Davaru Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puchowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Davaru Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Puchowski is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puchowski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davaru Silva is controlling him well.
Puchowski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Davaru Silva tries to control but Puchowski wriggling away.

Davaru Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Puchowski frees his head quite easily.

Davaru Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Puchowski is having none of it.
Davaru Silva tries to control but Puchowski wriggling away.
Puchowski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Davaru Silva should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Davaru Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Puchowski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Puchowski stops Davaru Silva from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davaru Silva keeps trying to improve his position.

Davaru Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puchowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puchowski wants to get back to his feet.
Davaru Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Puchowski's legs.
Puchowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davaru Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Puchowski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Puchowski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Puchowski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davaru Silva trying to control but Puchowski is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davaru Silva has control of Puchowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Puchowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Puchowski stops Davaru Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Davaru Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Puchowski manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Davaru Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Puchowski is defending well.

Davaru Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Davaru Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puchowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davaru Silva prevents Puchowski from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davaru Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Puchowski's legs.
Puchowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Davaru Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puchowski, who protects the arm well.

Davaru Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Puchowski throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Puchowski throws a nice looking combination but Davaru Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Davaru Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Puchowski's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davaru Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Puchowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puchowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davaru Silva is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiagus Davaru Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Davaru Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davaru Silva passes Puchowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davaru Silva wants to pass the guard but Puchowski is defending well.
Puchowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Davaru Silva has eaten all the pies!

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

Puchowski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Davaru Silva is on him like a limpet, forcing Puchowski back against the cage.
Puchowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davaru Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puchowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davaru Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Puchowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puchowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Davaru Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Puchowski prevents Davaru Silva from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puchowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Davaru Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puchowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Davaru Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Davaru Silva has hold of Puchowski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Puchowski seems comfortable defending it but Davaru Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Puchowski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Puchowski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Davaru Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiagus Davaru Silva!
Thiagus Davaru Silva took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Ezekiel Puchowski spoke after the fight, saying 'I may be Polish but Brazil is where I call home now and you guys are who I represent & fight for! Sorry to let everyone down. I should've focused less on women & booze, and more on training. You guys throw a hell of a welcome party though! Anyway, I'll come back better and more focused than ever!'.