PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chim Skrylvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Meyer
vs
Skrylvia

195 cm
22
268 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

203 cm
34
265 lbs
3 - 13 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chim Skrylvia!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrylvia tries to clinch up but Meyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Skrylvia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
A slow jab from Meyer misses its intended target.
Meyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Meyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Meyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Meyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Skrylvia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skrylvia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skrylvia is trying to stand up here but Meyer is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrylvia is looking to improve his position.
Meyer is looking to take a break and control but Skrylvia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to advance position but Skrylvia won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Meyer seems content to control.
Skrylvia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meyer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Meyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skrylvia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meyer.
Meyer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Meyer is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meyer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Meyer quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Meyer but it's paid off an Skrylvia is forced to tap! Nice work by Meyer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Meyer!
An out of breath Dave Meyer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.