PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 1239 p4p, 127 weight class) and Vika Partio (ranked 1242 p4p, 128 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Partio's choice of entrance music: Boom!. Vika Partio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Silva
vs
Partio

160 cm
35
145 lbs
23 - 9 - 2

171 cm
28
145 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100)

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Kron Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vika Partio!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio misses the jab.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Partio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Partio takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Partio misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio misses with a leg kick

and Silva counters by clinching up.
Partio wants to break the clinch but can't.

Silva has picked Partio up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Partio controlling Silva's posture.
Partio wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Partio has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva postures up in Partio's guard and throws a big left but Partio blocks it.
Silva works over Partio with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva is fighting to break Partio's control of his arms but Partio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

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.
Silva postures up.
Silva is in close to Partio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva won't allow Partio to sweep him here.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Partio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva is pushing down on Partio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Partio is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Partio is trying to stand.
Partio is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Partio has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Partio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Partio.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partio is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Partio pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Partio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Partio digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Partio backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Partio flicks out a counter leg kick but Silva steps away.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Partio moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Partio is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Partio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Partio counters with a head kick.
Partio thumps Silva with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Partio throws a lazy head kick

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.

Partio pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Partio
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Partio 's knee.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
And Silva counters with a quick kick to the body but Partio blocks it.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio motions for Silva to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio lands a head kick!

It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Partio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Partio misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Partio slips a straight right by Silva.
Partio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio motions for Silva to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A cross from Partio lands.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
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!
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Partio's knee momentarily.
Partio misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Partio throws a leg kick

and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Partio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Partio misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Silva moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva jabs Partio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio throws a head kick that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vika Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva slips a jab from Partio.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio throws a body kick that misses

and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Partio is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Partio to escape.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Partio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Partio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Partio wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Partio taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Partio tries to improve position but can't.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Partio down.
Partio avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Partio defending well though.
Partio keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Partio defending well though.
Silva winds up and cracks Partio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Partio tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Partio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is pressing down on Partio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Partio is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Partio to regain full guard.
Partio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Partio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Partio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva stands up over Partio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Partio can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Partio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kron Silva!
A very excited looking Kron Silva rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.