PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Silverman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lev Titov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silverman
vs
Titov

201 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Infliction Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Silverman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lev Titov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silverman circles away.
Silverman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chris Silverman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silverman with a lazy takedown attempt

and Titov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Titov stopping the sweep attempt from Silverman.

Silverman is looking for a triangle but Titov pushes his legs off easily.

Silverman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Titov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Titov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Titov stopping the sweep attempt from Silverman.
Titov wants to control from the top but Silverman keeps moving.
Silverman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Silverman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Titov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silverman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silverman is breathing heavily.

Silverman looking for a guillotine here but Titov defends easily.
Titov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Titov is stalling in the full guard.
Titov trying to control but Silverman is working from the bottom.

Silverman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Titov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silverman.
Silverman is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silverman prevents Titov from moving into mount.
Silverman tries to improve position but can't.
Titov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Titov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silverman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silverman is looking for a sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Titov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silverman, pushing him back against the cage.
Titov tries to stall but Silverman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Titov is stalling here.
Silverman is pressed up against the cage. Titov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silverman down to the mat. Silverman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverman looks to clinch
and Titov counters with a thumping low kick.
Silverman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silverman stuns Titov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Titov looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chris Silverman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lev Titov.
Titov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silverman closes the distance looking to clinch

and Titov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silverman!
Silverman tries to improve his position but instead Titov has taken his back!
Silverman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silverman is keeping busy.
Titov gets his hands free as Silverman looks to control.

Silverman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Silverman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titov landing strikes from the mount and Silverman is in trouble!
Silverman is looking to improve his position but Titov isn't that keen on the idea.
Titov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silverman looks a forlorn figure.
Silverman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silverman is squirming around, avoiding Titov's attempts to control the action.
Silverman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Titov with the ground and pound from mount.
Silverman tries to reverse the position but Titov maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titov lands a big shot there that rocks Silverman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Titov prevents Silverman from getting the reversal.
Titov tries to control but Silverman wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lev Titov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No joy there for Silverman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Titov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Silverman.

Titov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silverman is trying to get back to full guard.
Titov trying to control from half guard but Silverman is working away.
Silverman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Silverman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Titov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Silverman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Titov's back instead.

Silverman looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silverman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Titov is defending well though. Silverman let's go of the attempt for now.
Titov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverman lands shots from the back.

Silverman is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Titov with him. Titov is trying to defend but Silverman has an arm under the chin now! Titov grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Silverman!