PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Casey Silk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Devon West was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Silk
vs
West

174 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

164 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Casey Silk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon West!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

West gets caught napping as Silk dives in and scores a takedown. West manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silk stops West from standing up.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
West managing to control the position.
Silk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Casey Silk wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as West sprawls well. West wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silk gets slowly back to his feet.
West throws a series of punches but Silk moves out of range.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Silk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down West's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Silk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silk moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Silk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silk staying calm.

Silk is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. West is trying to escape and Silk transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and West is forced to tap! Nice work there by Silk! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casey Silk!
An out of breath and clearly excited Casey Silk thanked Fenrir Fightgear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).