PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bo Garrett (ranked 2338 p4p, 3217 weight class) and Frankie Silva (ranked 332 p4p, 447 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Uzi Vert - Myron . Frankie Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Garrett
vs
Silva

175 cm
19
185
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
170
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Brooklyn Apothecary

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Garrett.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Garrett ducks down to avoid it.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
Garrett throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva takes a swing at Garrett's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Garrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva cracks Garrett with a good jab.
Silva moves forwards but Garrett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garrett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett misses with a straight left.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrett.
Silva's coach down at Steroids Athletic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Garrett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Nice defenses there by Garrett.
Garrett misses with an uppercut.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Garrett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garrett.
Garrett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Garrett throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garrett throws a hook but Silva blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garrett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Garrett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garrett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garrett thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Garrett throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett working the head and body with strikes.
Garrett slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Garrett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garrett scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Silva is rocked!
Garrett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Garrett finish him?
Garrett looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
A big strike lands for Garrett! That's really hurt Silva and he's turned his back - Garrett keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Garrett jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Garrett!