PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Silva (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.

Johnson
vs
Silva

180 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Silva.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Johnson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Silva sprawling to the canvas. Johnson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Silva hang on?

Silva is rocked!

It looks like Damian Silva has been cut.
Silva looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Silva is out on his feet! Johnson sets himself and nearly takes Silva's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Johnson!