PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Orwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orwell has chosen Nuclear as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva
vs
Orwell

180 cm
28
200 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

186 cm
26
202 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Owen Orwell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orwell misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orwell misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Orwell.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Orwell.
Orwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orwell has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Orwell is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orwell wants a takedown but no success here.

Orwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orwell has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orwell thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orwell tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva thuds his right hand into Orwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orwell misses with a takedown

and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Orwell!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Silva tries for a kimura but Orwell is defending well.
Orwell tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orwell manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva stands up from half guard.
Silva scores with a one two! Orwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva throws a combination. Orwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva slips a jab from Orwell.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Orwell with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Orwell backing up. Orwell nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Orwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orwell's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orwell shoots and misses
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Orwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orwell has his takedown stuffed
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Orwell.
Orwell has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orwell shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Silva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Orwell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Orwell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Orwell has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Orwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Orwell has his takedown stuffed
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Orwell misses with a takedown attempt

and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orwell's guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Orwell won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orwell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Orwell pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Owen Orwell!
Owen Orwell took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.