PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Meehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasquatch Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasquatch Silvera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Meehan
vs
Silvera

195 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Meehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sasquatch Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meehan moves into range and clinches up with Silvera.
Meehan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silvera wants to get back to striking at distance but Meehan won't allow it.
Meehan jumps guard but Silvera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Meehan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silvera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silvera lands with a good body shot.

Meehan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meehan tries to pull guard but Silvera holds him up against the cage and eventually Meehan drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Meehan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvera.
Meehan tries to pull guard but Silvera won't allow it.
Silvera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meehan has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meehan backwards.
Silvera is trying to break the clinch but Meehan has him pressed against the cage.
Meehan is trying to pull guard but Silvera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meehan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silvera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meehan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silvera prevents it.
Silvera pushes Meehan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meehan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silvera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silvera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Marcus Meehan has been cut.
Meehan is breathing heavily.
Meehan is trying to pull guard but Silvera has him pressed against the cage.

Meehan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Meehan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Meehan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silvera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Meehan is working an open guard so Silvera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Silvera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silvera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silvera scores with a hook to the body. Meehan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silvera lands a body shot.
Silvera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meehan rather than just go for the knockout.
Meehan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silvera throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Silvera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera cracks Meehan with a good jab.
Silvera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvera is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Silvera shuts the power down on Meehan. Lights out, game over! Silvera is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sasquatch Silvera!
Our winner, Sasquatch Silvera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.