PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Boys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Looka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Boys
vs
Looka

180 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Boys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silva Looka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boys closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boys lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Looka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boys trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Looka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boys looking to pass the guard.

Looka looking for a guillotine here but Boys defends easily.
Boys wants to control from the top but Looka keeps moving.

Boys drops back looking for a leg! Looka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Looka manages to kick Boys off! Boys jumps back into Looka's guard.

Looka working for submissions but it's allowed Boys to get to half guard.
Boys thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Looka's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Looka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boys pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boys wants to control but Looka is keeping him busy.
Looka wants to improve his position but Boys is controlling well.
Boys trying to pass the guard but Looka defending well.

Boys seems to be working for a kimura but Looka defends the submission attempt.

Boys wants to work for an arm triangle but Looka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boys wants to stand up but Looka has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Boys moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Looka.
Looka is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boys thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boys wants to lay and pray for a moment but Looka keeps working.
Looka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Boys is trying to get an arm triangle but Looka is defending well.
Looka sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boys is keen to just control but Looka is a slippery customer.

Looka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boys pulls his head out easily.
Boys working Looka over with strikes.

Boys in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Looka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Boys!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teddy Boys!