PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valentine Harris (ranked 6099 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussier Rodrigues Silva (ranked 8125 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine Harris had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Harris
vs
Rodrigues Silva

212 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valentine Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jussier Rodrigues Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Silva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Harris regains guard immediately.
Silva trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Harris is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Harris has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.

Harris moves into range and clinches up with Silva.

Harris has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Harris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Harris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harris is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Harris working a defensive guard but Silva passes into half guard.
Harris is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Harris is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Silva has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Harris is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jussier Rodrigues Silva!