PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Juan Costello (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.

Silva
vs
Juan Costello

188 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TJ Juan Costello!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to clinch
and Juan Costello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juan Costello counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva moves to clinch but Juan Costello breaks away
and Juan Costello counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Juan Costello managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva taking a breather.
Juan Costello fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Juan Costello avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Silva.
Silva closes the distance but Juan Costello moves to the side
and Juan Costello counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Juan Costello dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva looking to stall.

Juan Costello gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Juan Costello will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Juan Costello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Juan Costello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Juan Costello's guard.
Silva is breathing heavily.

Juan Costello has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.

Juan Costello looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Juan Costello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juan Costello had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.

Juan Costello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Juan Costello is tightening it up a little... Silva has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Silva reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Silva taps out! nice BJJ there by Juan Costello!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). TJ Juan Costello!