PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 914 p4p, 146 weight class) and Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 2059 p4p, 302 weight class). Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bang
vs
Mauricio DeSilva

200 cm
36
214 lbs
27 - 21 - 0

200 cm
27
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

HELLBENT
Urban Fighter

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 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeSilva throws out a leg kick but Bang moves out of range and DeSilva only half commits.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang staying out of range there.
DeSilva throws the kick towards the body but Bang avoids it.
Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeSilva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Bang feinted with a counter takedown.

Bang tries to keep at a distance but DeSilva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bang is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bang as DeSilva tries to tie him up.
Bang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeSilva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bang is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva scores with a spinning back kick!

DeSilva clinches up with Bang and pushes him back against the cage.
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang can't get the takedown.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang tries to pull guard but DeSilva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bang fails to pull guard.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bang tries to pull guard but DeSilva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bang misses with a knee to the head.

Bang pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
DeSilva wanted to stand there but Bang had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.

DeSilva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSilva to score with a decent uppercut.

Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeSilva was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang won't allow DeSilva to sweep him here.
Bang cracks DeSilva with a solid left hand.
Bang throwing strikes but missing.
DeSilva pulls Bang in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeSilva wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

DeSilva pushes Bang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeSilva throws a lazy head kick

and Bang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeSilva's guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeSilva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Bang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

DeSilva scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang feinted with a counter takedown.

DeSilva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangs head.
Bang tries to pull guard but DeSilva holds him up against the cage and eventually Bang drops back down to his feet.
Bang blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Bang wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSilva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeSilva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeSilva can turn it around.

Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bang, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.

Bang jumps into guard, dragging DeSilva to the mat.

Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bang working for a triangle but DeSilva defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bang rushes DeSilva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Bang.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva prevents the takedown attempt.
Bang tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeSilva is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bang jumps guard but DeSilva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSilva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeSilva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bang is working for takedown but DeSilva is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeSilva is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeSilva down to the mat. DeSilva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

DeSilva darts in and clinches Bang up against the cage.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva stalling the fight.
DeSilva presses Bang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the body from DeSilva misses

and Bang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for DeSilva!
DeSilva is trying to control Bang's posture but Bang avoids it.
DeSilva is trying to get back to half guard.
Bang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but DeSilva is avoiding damage well.
DeSilva tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.

Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DeSilva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg.
Bang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeSilva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeSilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang.
Bang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeSilva defends it well.

Bang seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
Bang works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is looking to get to half guard.
DeSilva wants to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
DeSilva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bang.
Bang throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
DeSilva is desperately trying to improve his position but Bang has a good base and remains in mount.

Bang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DeSilva manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeSilva tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeSilva, who protects the arm well.
DeSilva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bang has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeSilva, who protects the arm well.
DeSilva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bang is controlling him well.

Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but DeSilva is defending well.
DeSilva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miro Bang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
A big right from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bang.
DeSilva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

DeSilva moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSilva circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

DeSilva gets a clinch.
Bang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSilva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
DeSilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bang tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
DeSilva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Bang blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DeSilva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSilva jabs Bang to the body, keeping him at a distance.

DeSilva clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang wants a takedown.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bang takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

DeSilva lands a big head kick that sends Bang tumbling to the mat! DeSilva takes a step backwards and waves Bang back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Bang is rocked!

It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeSilva works Bang's body with a nice hook.
DeSilva lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bang tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!