PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mata Tatyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Silva
vs
Tatyt

195 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mata Tatyt!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatyt dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Tatyt's head and hops out.
Tatyt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Tatyt's shoulder, as Tatyt tries to avoid the shot.

Tatyt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatyt tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Tatyt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rafael Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mata Tatyt.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Tatyt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva lands with a hook. Tatyt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Tatyt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tatyt looks winded!

Silva lands a big right hand that sends Tatyt crashing to the mat! Silva stays standing though and waves Tatyt back to his feet!

Tatyt is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva cracks Tatyt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tatyt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silva finish him?
Tatyt is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Tatyt takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Silva sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Tatyt bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Silva!