PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Siliva (ranked 3125 p4p, 300 weight class) and Nova Zigaman (ranked 1922 p4p, 219 weight class). Siliva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, . Wanderson Siliva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Siliva
vs
Zigaman

191 cm
29
279 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

203 cm
40
287 lbs
26 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderson Siliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nova Zigaman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siliva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zigaman as he jumps to the side.

Zigaman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siliva did well to prevent Zigaman getting side control.
Zigaman is trying to control the action in half guard but Siliva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siliva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zigaman is working away from the top position though.
Zigaman tries to pass to full mount but Siliva defends it.

Siliva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zigaman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zigaman tries to pass to full mount but Siliva defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siliva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siliva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siliva is working hard here to advance position.

Siliva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siliva controls Zigaman momentarily but Zigaman frees himself.

Zigaman 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.

Siliva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zigaman has picked Siliva up and slammed him! Siliva can't keep hold of the triangle and Zigaman manages to pass to side control!
Siliva isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siliva is trying to get back to half guard.
Zigaman looking to control but instead Siliva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Siliva looking for submissions off his back.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Siliva is a slippery customer.

Siliva actively working from the bottom here.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Siliva is a slippery customer.
Zigaman wants to free his trapped foot but Siliva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Siliva tries to get to full guard but Zigaman has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Siliva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily.
Siliva is trying to control but can't.

Siliva looking for submissions off his back.

Zigaman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Siliva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zigaman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman is pressing down on Siliva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siliva is holding on for now.
Siliva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zigaman not doing much here.

Siliva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily.
Zigaman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zigaman wants to pass to mount but Siliva is defending the position.

Siliva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siliva is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Siliva is refusing to be controlled, as Zigaman sits in half guard.
Siliva trying to control from the bottom.
Zigaman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Siliva is a slippery customer.

Siliva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily.
Zigaman wants to free his trapped foot but Siliva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Siliva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siliva.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zigaman advances to half guard.

Siliva actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that round.
That's time! Siliva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Siliva tries to clinch up.
Zigaman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Siliva with a body shot.
Siliva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Siliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siliva fails with the takedown.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Siliva enables Zigaman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Siliva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Siliva working for a triangle but Zigaman defends it easily.

Siliva is looking for a triangle but Zigaman pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siliva looking to control.
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
Siliva pulls Zigaman in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman forces his way into half guard.
Zigaman controlling the pace.
Siliva pushes Zigaman off looking to stand but Zigaman dives back in and keeps control.
Siliva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zigaman is working away from the top position though.

Siliva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Siliva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zigaman wants to pass the guard but Siliva is defending well.
Siliva wants to control but Zigaman is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zigaman is trying to control. Siliva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zigaman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siliva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zigaman is stalling here. Siliva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zigaman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Siliva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zigaman is trying to get back to half guard.
Zigaman keeps trying to improve his position.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siliva scoring with punches and elbows.
Zigaman sneaks back into half guard.
Zigaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zigaman wants to improve his position but Siliva is controlling well.

Siliva seems to be working for a kimura but Zigaman defends the submission attempt.

Siliva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zigaman trying to control but Siliva postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Siliva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zigaman!
Zigaman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Siliva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zigaman is on top in guard.
Zigaman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siliva trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Zigaman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zigaman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Siliva.
Siliva with a poor takedown
and Zigaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Siliva shoots in for a takedown but Zigaman shows good takedown defense.
Siliva tries to clinch but Zigaman moves away
and Zigaman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zigaman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Siliva.
Nice body kick from Zigaman.

Zigaman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Zigaman is looking for a kimura here.
Zigaman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman controlling from the full mount.
Zigaman can't control as he wanted to and Siliva manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

Zigaman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Siliva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zigaman has cracked it and Siliva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zigaman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nova Zigaman!
An intense looking Nova Zigaman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm the champ. I'm the greatest. Yo' listen Junior... don't ever think you can compete with the freakzilla again. Whilst you're there, send you wife my way and I'll show her just how bombastic the zig-man is.'.