PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lorenzo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Silva
vs
Lorenzo

175 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joaquim Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo lands with a thumping leg kick.

Lorenzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Lorenzo thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Lorenzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lorenzo thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Lorenzo seems content to control.
Lorenzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva is trying to stand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Lorenzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lorenzo controlling the action here.
Lorenzo trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.

Lorenzo stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lorenzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lorenzo looks gassed!
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Lorenzo pushes his legs off easily.

Lorenzo gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Lorenzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lorenzo shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his takedown stuffed

and Lorenzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lorenzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lorenzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Silva pushes a forearm under Lorenzo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lorenzo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joaquim Silva!