PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robson DaSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Robson DaSilva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Robson DaSilva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

DaSilva
vs
Kelvin

179 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robson DaSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jorge Kelvin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelvin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by DaSilva or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelvin which made him look bad.
Kelvin shoots in looking for a takedown but DaSilva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelvin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DaSilva shoots in and drives through. Kelvin sprawls well.
Kelvin leaves DaSilva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson DaSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelvin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DaSilva counters with a low kick, right behind Kelvin 's knee.
Kelvin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DaSilva tries to avoid it but Kelvin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DaSilva to the ground. DaSilva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

DaSilva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kelvin!

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

DaSilva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kelvin has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
DaSilva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DaSilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelvin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

DaSilva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
DaSilva is breathing heavily.
Kelvin trying to control from the bottom.
Kelvin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelvin.
DaSilva won't allow Kelvin to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin working a defensive guard here.
Kelvin keeping moving, preventing DaSilva from controlling successfully.
Kelvin looking to control.
Kelvin trying to strike off his back.
DaSilva wants to pass the guard but Kelvin is keeping the position.

Kelvin looking for a guillotine here but DaSilva defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DaSilva advances to half guard.
DaSilva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kelvin on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DaSilva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kelvin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kelvin is trying to stand up here but DaSilva is controlling him well.

DaSilva is working for a kimura but Kelvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelvin is trying to stand back up but DaSilva is controlling him
Kelvin trying to control here.
Kelvin wants to improve his position but DaSilva is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin is looking to escape.
DaSilva is trying to control. Kelvin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DaSilva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

DaSilva is working for a kimura but Kelvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelvin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelvin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelvin is trying to keep DaSilva in close.
Kelvin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DaSilva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Kelvin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Kelvin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelvin fails with a takedown attempt.

DaSilva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

DaSilva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

Kelvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

DaSilva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelvin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DaSilva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin is trying to stand back up but DaSilva is controlling him
Kelvin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kelvin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DaSilva!
Kelvin trying to control but DaSilva is having none of it.
DaSilva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kelvin wants to control the pace but DaSilva is squirming around nicely.
Kelvin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DaSilva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kelvin dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kelvin punching from mount but DaSilva doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kelvin lands with some strikes.
Kelvin lands with some strikes.
Kelvin wants to control the pace but DaSilva is squirming around nicely.
Kelvin avoids the attempt from DaSilva to control.
Kelvin punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva tries to hold on but Kelvin pushes him away.
DaSilva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Kelvin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DaSilva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kelvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but DaSilva keeps working.
Jorge Kelvin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelvin controlling from side mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelvin wants to control but DaSilva is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Kelvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! DaSilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Kelvin tries to score a power double leg takedown but DaSilva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelvin somewhat.
Kelvin tries to clinch but DaSilva moves out of range.
Kelvin throws a head kick but DaSilva moves out of range.
Kelvin scores with a jab.
Kelvin wants to clinch.
Kelvin closes the distance looking to clinch
and DaSilva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kelvin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DaSilva circles away from the clinch attempt
and DaSilva counters with a head kick. That will keep Kelvin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSilva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelvin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DaSilva somewhat.
Kelvin throws a sloppy head kick and DaSilva moves out of range easily.
Kelvin stuffs the takedown attempt from DaSilva. DaSilva gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DaSilva as he avoids it easily.
Kelvin tries to close the distance and clinch but DaSilva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

DaSilva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelvin sprawls well initially but DaSilva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

DaSilva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kelvin sees it coming and defends easily.
Kelvin trying to control but DaSilva postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin manages to get to full guard.

DaSilva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kelvin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kelvin has escaped and now he's on top!
Kelvin scoring with punches to the head and body.
DaSilva keeping moving, preventing Kelvin from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
DaSilva keeping moving, preventing Kelvin from controlling successfully.
DaSilva is trying to keep Kelvin in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorge Kelvin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kelvin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DaSilva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson DaSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Kelvin or perhaps it was just good defense by DaSilva which made him look bad.
Kelvin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DaSilva counters with a good low kick that Kelvin was not able to check.
Kelvin fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelvin is defended easily by DaSilva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DaSilva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kelvin but Kelvin pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Kelvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kelvin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Jorge Kelvin!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Jorge Kelvin!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Jorge Kelvin!

Jorge Kelvin wins by unanimous decision!