PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Archer
vs
Silva

179 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Archer counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva can't get the takedown.

Archer is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Archer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva is wriggling around but Archer manages to pass to half guard.

Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer controlling the action here.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archer content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Archer connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Silva is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?

Archer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Archer throws a head kick that misses.
Archer misses with the combination.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Archer is defended easily by Silva.

Archer moves into range and clinches up with Silva.

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

Archer gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva is pushing Archer's head away, looking to escape. Archer manages to hold on to the position though.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Archer avoids a punch combination nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Archer.
Archer slows the pace down.
Silva throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Archer trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Archer there.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva tries to kick Archer off but Archer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.

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.
Archer prevents Silva from standing back up.
Archer is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva won't allow Archer to pass to mount.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Archer dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Archer stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Archer moves into full mount!
Archer controlling from mount.
Anderson Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Archer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Archer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Archer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Archer persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Archer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Archer avoids it really well and circles away.
Archer is looking for a counter combo.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Archer gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.

Archer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
Anderson Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Silva.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Archer regains guard.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Silva is looking to stand up but Archer won't let him.
Silva won't allow Archer to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two 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.
Archer wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Anderson Archer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Archer.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Archer's waist but Archer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archer as he avoids it easily.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Archer has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

Archer manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Archer is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Archer continues to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is looking to stand up but Archer won't let him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Archer sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Archer misses.
Silva blocks a head kick by Archer.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Joao Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Archer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Archer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Archer!