PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mana Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva
vs
Morrison

190 cm
20
213 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mana Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Morrison!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.

Morrison gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.

Morrison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrison.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison controlling the action here.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrison is looking for a kimura here.
Morrison prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back!
Morrison controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Morrison manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silva's guard. Nice work there by Morrison.
Morrison being controlled here momentarily.

That's two 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.
Morrison wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morrison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Morrison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva wanted to stand there but Morrison had control of the position.

Morrison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morrison looks gassed!

Morrison is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Silva tries for a takedown but Morrison circles away easily
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva shoots and misses

and Morrison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mana Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to improve his position.

Morrison in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Silva tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Morrison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Morrison!