PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Silva (ranked 9302 p4p, 753 weight class) and Sean Moses (ranked 9442 p4p, 760 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Moses

194 cm
22
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Moses!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moses gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva stands and throws Moses's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Silva tries for a kimura but Moses is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Moses is defending well.

Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moses is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Moses defends the submission attempt.
Moses tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moses has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Moses is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moses has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moses wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Moses is working away.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moses tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moses regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
Moses has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moses throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Moses looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Moses doesn't defend quickly enough and Silva has managed to lock this one up! Can Moses escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silva on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Silva!