PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miller
vs
Silva

205 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 Las Vegas, Dave Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernesto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Miller.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dave Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Silva.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Miller misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.

Silva seems to be looking for submissions.

Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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! Miller is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernesto Silva!