PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew DaSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz JP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

DaSilva
vs
JP

196 cm
18
223 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew DaSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz JP!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from DaSilva.
JP tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DaSilva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
JP displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
JP avoids the head kick by DaSilva.
JP showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DaSilva.
JP just misses with a punch to the body.
JP throws a one two combo.
DaSilva misses with a double jab

and JP holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
JP blocks the elbow strike.
DaSilva tries to land knees in the clinch but JP avoids the damage to the body.
DaSilva missing with knees to the body.
DaSilva trying to land knees to the body.

JP has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed DaSilva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
DaSilva looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JP controlling from the back.

That's two 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.
JP throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
DaSilva is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JP biding his time, controlling DaSilva.
DaSilva has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
JP slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

DaSilva showing good submission defense here.
JP misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz JP dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

JP fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from DaSilva.
DaSilva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DaSilva misses with a wild combination.
DaSilva misses with a head kick.
DaSilva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luiz JP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DaSilva misses with the combination.
JP scores with a one two! DaSilva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DaSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but JP moves away.
JP is breathing heavily.
DaSilva throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSilva throws a leg kick but JP moved away.
JP misses with a body shot.
DaSilva lands a high kick!

It looks like Luiz JP has been cut.
DaSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DaSilva throws a nice looking combination but JP bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DaSilva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by JP.
DaSilva lands a nice leg kick that just misses JP's sensitive parts.
DaSilva thumps JP with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DaSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but JP is just out of range.
DaSilva lands a body shot.
DaSilva scores with a leg kick.
Andrew DaSilva is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from DaSilva.
DaSilva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DaSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from DaSilva lands but JP takes it in his stride.
DaSilva throws a head kick but JP moves out of range.
DaSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
JP throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DaSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but JP was well out of range. Poor timing from DaSilva.
DaSilva throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DaSilva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
JP avoids the head kick by DaSilva.
JP's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DaSilva lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from DaSilva lands but JP takes it in his stride.
DaSilva throws a combination that misses
and JP counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DaSilva thinking.
DaSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DaSilva is looking to wear down JP with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - JP looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DaSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva lands a nice leg kick that just misses JP's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by DaSilva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaSilva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DaSilva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
JP tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DaSilva throws a looping overhand right but JP ducks down to avoid it.
DaSilva wants to slow JP down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
JP cracks DaSilva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from DaSilva misses.
DaSilva misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew DaSilva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luiz JP's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

JP throws a predictable looking body shot
and DaSilva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. JP is lucky that one didn't land flush.
JP tries to bum rush DaSilva with a series of wild strikes but DaSilva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
JP misses with a double jab
and DaSilva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DaSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that JP can do to turn this around?
DaSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
DaSilva scores with a leg kick.
DaSilva misses with a combination
and JP counters with a stiff right hand.
DaSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to JP's calf.
DaSilva throws a leg kick but JP sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from DaSilva.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from JP in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JP chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DaSilva can pounce on him.
DaSilva connects with a high kick.
DaSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from DaSilva.
DaSilva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
DaSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DaSilva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DaSilva pushes JP away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DaSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. JP checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva throws a head kick that half lands.
DaSilva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
JP tries to clinch but DaSilva moves out of range.
DaSilva throws a head kick but JP moves out of range.
JP takes a kick to the side of the head.
JP tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DaSilva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
JP is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DaSilva tries to score with a low kick but JP moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JP misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DaSilva throws a leg kick but JP moved away.
DaSilva lands with a thumping leg kick.
DaSilva throws a leg kick that misses.
DaSilva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DaSilva throws a right and a left that both miss.
DaSilva connects with a solid leg kick.
DaSilva lands with a nice body kick.
DaSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by DaSilva. Beautiful body shot.
DaSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
DaSilva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but JP moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DaSilva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and JP is able to avoid easily.
JP blocks a head kick by DaSilva.
JP checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
JP stuns DaSilva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DaSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DaSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from JP.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew DaSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DaSilva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew DaSilva!