PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mikhailov (ranked 3696 p4p, 470 weight class) and Julio Silva (ranked 6357 p4p, 631 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Julio Silva enters the cage!

Mikhailov
vs
Silva

190 cm
29
217 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

194 cm
24
220 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viktor Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Viktor Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mikhailov misses with a low kick.
Mikhailov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mikhailov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Star Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Mikhailov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikhailov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikhailov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Mikhailov is looking for a counter combo.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikhailov misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viktor Mikhailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhailov is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Silva with the counter takedown but Mikhailov avoids it easily.
Mikhailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses

and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mikhailov's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
Mikhailov is controlling Silva's posture.

Silva drops back looking for a leg! Mikhailov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mikhailov manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Mikhailov's guard.
Mikhailov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mikhailov tries to get out of the position.
Mikhailov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mikhailov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikhailov.
Mikhailov trying to control the position here.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva stands and throws Mikhailov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mikhailov is trying to buck Silva off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mikhailov is looking for a sweep.

Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mikhailov is avoiding damage well.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mikhailov tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov defending against the ground and pound.
Mikhailov is looking for a sweep.

Mikhailov is wriggling around trying to escape but Silva has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Mikhailov taps out and Silva picks up the big win! Great work there by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julio Silva!