PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Silva (ranked 1661 p4p, 190 weight class) and Bestar Andreasson (ranked 2118 p4p, 228 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Architects-Doomsday. The crowd seem to be enjoying Andreasson's choice of entrance music: In This Moment - Big Bad Wolf. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Silva
vs
Andreasson

193 cm
36
227 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

195 cm
39
260 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bestar Andreasson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreasson misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andreasson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Andreasson.
Andreasson dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreasson.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andreasson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richard Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Andreasson misses with a body kick.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andreasson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreasson blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Andreasson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andreasson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Andreasson's head.
Andreasson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andreasson looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Andreasson misses with a wild body shot.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreasson.
Silva throws a one two combo.

It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
Andreasson slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Andreasson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throws a series of punches but Andreasson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a body punch but Andreasson moves out of range.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andreasson throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Andreasson punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Andreasson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Andreasson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva jabs at Andreasson's body.
Andreasson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva lands a jab to Andreasson's midsection.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Andreasson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson walks into a left hand.
Silva misses the jab.
A cross from Silva lands.
Andreasson throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
A jab from Andreasson misses.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Andreasson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Andreasson responds with a good body kick, but Silva manages to step out the way in time.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Silva.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andreasson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva punishes Andreasson's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreasson looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Andreasson sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Andreasson misses
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andreasson's knee momentarily.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andreasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andreasson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andreasson counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bestar Andreasson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Andreasson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richard Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Andreasson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Andreasson settles back down.
A nice combination there by Silva.
Donk. Silva catches Andreasson right on the button with a cross.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andreasson.
Andreasson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva avoids the head kick by Andreasson.
Andreasson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Andreasson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Andreasson throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Andreasson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreasson just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva tries to bum rush Andreasson with a series of wild strikes but Andreasson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andreasson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andreasson throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva throws a big counter combination but Andreasson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andreasson tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Andreasson dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Andreasson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Andreasson misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Andreasson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Andreasson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andreasson back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Andreasson looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Andreasson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreasson throws a body kick that misses
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Andreasson.
Andreasson takes one to the chin there.
Andreasson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva clobbers Andreasson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andreasson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva avoids the head kick by Andreasson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Andreasson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Silva has got the better of the exchanges.
Andreasson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andreasson throws a lazy body kick
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andreasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Andreasson dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva swings for the body but Andreasson moves out of range.
Andreasson throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.

That has opened up Bestar Andreasson's cut even more.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Andreasson misses the shot to the body.
Silva digs a good hook to Andreasson's body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andreasson misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreasson is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andreasson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreasson misses with a straight left.
Andreasson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva stalks Andreasson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andreasson's face. Andreasson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andreasson momentarily.
Andreasson moves away from the strike by Silva.
Andreasson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva swings for the body but Andreasson moves out of range.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andreasson doesn't seem phased though.
Andreasson slips a straight right by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bestar Andreasson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Andreasson misses with a body shot
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andreasson at a distance.
Andreasson looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Andreasson down.
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva cracks the inside of Andreasson's front leg.
Silva cracks Andreasson with a good jab.
Andreasson throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Andreasson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andreasson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreasson misses with a wild body shot.
Andreasson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSilva.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andreasson can do to turn this around?
Silva throws an off balance right hand
enabling Andreasson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreasson moves out of range of the body kick.
Andreasson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Andreasson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andreasson misses with a body kick.
Silva swings for the body but Andreasson moves out of range.
Andreasson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andreasson scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Andreasson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andreasson scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreasson.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreasson throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Bestar Andreasson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a right hand
enabling Andreasson to counter with a crisp jab.

Silva gets a double leg takedown into Andreasson's guard.

Andreasson pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Andreasson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Andreasson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andreasson scrambles back to his feet.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andreasson throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
A good leg kick by Andreasson.
Andreasson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva tries to bum rush Andreasson with a series of wild strikes but Andreasson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andreasson throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Andreasson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andreasson throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Andreasson avoids the body shot from Silva.
Andreasson digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Andreasson throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva avoids the body shot from Andreasson.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andreasson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Andreasson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva jabs Andreasson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andreasson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva thuds a left hand into Andreasson's body.
Silva cracks Andreasson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva lands with a cross.
Andreasson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Andreasson counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Silva!
An out of breath Richard Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.