PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brock Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Scales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Scales will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Silva
vs
Scales

169 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 Las Vegas, Brock Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Scales!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scales shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva looks for a takedown but Scales sprawls well.

Silva scores a takedown into full mount!

Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Scales defends it well.
Scales is trying to reverse the position but instead Silva has taken his back - oops!
Scales looks gassed!
Silva not allowing Scales to control his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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!
Scales is really stuck here.
Scales covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Scales wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scales defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
Scales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scales controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Silva working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Scales is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Silva has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Scales taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brock Silva!