|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jose Silva Lock And Submit. Hunt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: my butthole. Nathan Hunt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
|
|
|
176 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
20
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Hunt! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Silva wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. Silva is really struggling to control Hunt but he's trying to hold on to the position. Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hunt wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. Hunt keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. Silva is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through. Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy. Hunt wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hunt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hunt tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Silva wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy. Hunt is looking to escape. Silva wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Hunt tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A combination from Hunt does no damage. Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Silva wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. Silva postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it. Hunt wants to sweep but no luck. Hunt is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Hunt looks gassed! The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt is not content to let Silva control the position. Silva is working to tighten is grip on Hunt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hunt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Hunt passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose Silva! Jose Silva got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|