PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm . Storm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ThunderStruck. Carlos Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Storm

180 cm
26
155 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

172 cm
34
162 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Tokyo United Fightwear

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Storm!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Storm did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Storm regains full guard. Nicely done.

Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Storm working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Sydney Elite Systems inform us that Storm has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Storm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Storm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Storm is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Storm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wanted to stand there but Storm had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Storm's brow.
Silva wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Silva works over Storm with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva stands and throws Storm's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Storm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Storm sees it coming and defends easily.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva trying to control the action but Storm is working from the bottom.

Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.

Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Storm looking for submissions off his back.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Storm defends it.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Storm's head.

Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva cracks Storm with a big elbow.
Storm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Storm is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.

Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Storm is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva tries for a kimura but Storm is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Storm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.

Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Storm is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Storm actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Storm has his takedown stuffed
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Storm with a poor takedown
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carlos Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Storm.

Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Storm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva passes Storm's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Storm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pushing down on Storm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

Silva is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Storm is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Silva!
Carlos Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.