PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Silva
vs
Silva

189 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

189 cm
23
182 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson Silva misses with a two punch combination.

Anderson Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson Silva is looking for a sweep. Anderson Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson Silva tries to pass to full mount but Anderson Silva defends it.
Anderson Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson Silva manages to get to full guard.
Anderson Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson Silva!

Anderson Silva stands up from mount. Strange move.
Anderson Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson Silva as he jumps to the side.
Anderson Silva is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson Silva looks for a takedown but Anderson Silva sprawls well.
Anderson Silva misses with a double jab

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

Anderson Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderson Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anderson Silva, into his guard.
Anderson Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Anderson Silva stands up and waves to Anderson Silva to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva shoots for a takedown but Anderson Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva stuffs the takedown.
Anderson Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Anderson Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Anderson Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson Silva misses with a hook

and Anderson Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson Silva won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Anderson Silva is working to tighten is grip on Anderson Silva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Anderson Silva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Anderson Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Anderson Silva passes out! Anderson Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anderson Silva!