PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilsooooon James Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fring has chosen Frogacult - No rush as his entrance music. Gustavo Fring has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wilsooooon James Da Silva's chin.

James Da Silva
vs
Fring

183 cm
32
215 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

202 cm
23
216 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

KAISER
$300

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fring will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fring is trying hard to land a takedown here. James Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fring shoots and misses

and James Da Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilsooooon James Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Fring.
James Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Fring is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.

Fring has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Da Silva advances position into side control!
Fring is not content to let James Da Silva control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring is looking to regain half guard here but James Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring struggling a bit here.
Fring gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fring punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

James Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Fring gets full guard.

Fring looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James Da Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Fring is looking to stand up but James Da Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
James Da Silva won't allow Fring to sweep him here.
Fring keeping moving, preventing James Da Silva from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

James Da Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fring looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

James Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fring has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Fring's legs - danger averted.
Fring looking to control.
James Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fring is looking for a triangle but James Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
James Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fring is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva trying to control but Fring is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fring can't keep his opponent in guard - James Da Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fring wants to get back to full guard.

Fring actively working from the bottom here.

James Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fring doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James Da Silva.

James Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fring has managed to free his arm - good work.

Fring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fring tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fring is looking to improve his position.

James Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fring is just riding it out for now. James Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Fring is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James Da Silva's back!
Fring scores with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring is not going to allow James Da Silva to sit and survive in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fring is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fring not allowing James Da Silva to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustavo Fring will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Fring changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James Da Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Fring tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James Da Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Fring is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James Da Silva is just riding it out for now. Fring eventually gives up the hold.

Fring is working for a kimura but James Da Silva is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

James Da Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Fring. Oh but James Da Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Fring goes limp - he's gone! James Da Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wilsooooon James Da Silva!