PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Bonestorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonestorm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ronald Jenkess - Disorganized Fun. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Silva
vs
Bonestorm

195 cm
26
242 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
232 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Bonestorm!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Bonestorm pushes him off.

Bonestorm gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva throws a strike but Bonestorm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bonestorm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonestorm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonestorm wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Silva working for a triangle but Bonestorm defends it easily.
Bonestorm trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonestorm won't allow Silva to sweep him here.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonestorm stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Bonestorm trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Barry Bonestorm was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bonestorm lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Bonestorm scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Bonestorm does no damage.
Bonestorm misses with a straight left.
Bonestorm's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonestorm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva slips under a jab from Bonestorm.

Bonestorm sends Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bonestorm is motioning to the referee to let Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Silva is rocked!

Antonio Silva's cut is getting worse.
Bonestorm digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Silva is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Bonestorm just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Silva has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barry Bonestorm!
Our winner, Barry Bonestorm, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.