PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorsey Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silfa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silfa has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Thornton
vs
Silfa

153 cm
20
199 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

188 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dorsey Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Silfa!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thornton gets a clinch.

Thornton breaks from the clinch.

Thornton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Thornton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silfa uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thornton is on top in guard.

Thornton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thornton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thornton really is a fat lump.

Thornton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thornton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thornton scoring with some ground and pound.
Thornton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silfa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thornton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thornton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thornton stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Thornton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silfa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thornton is in Silfa's guard.
Silfa looks winded!
Thornton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silfa has momentary wrist control but Thornton slips an elbow through the middle.
Thornton 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.

Thornton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thornton lands a couple of elbows.
Thornton chips away with some ground and pound.

Thornton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silfa, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfa shoots in and drives through. Thornton sprawls well.

Thornton gets tackled into the cage by Silfa. Silfa maintains the clinch.

Thornton breaks the clinch.

Silfa tries to keep at a distance but Thornton has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silfa jumps guard but Thornton stands there with Silfa around his waist. Silfa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

Silfa is posturing up here but Thornton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Silfa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Silfa has to tap! Slick submission there by Thornton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dorsey Thornton!