PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Silvers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvers's entrance music is Con te Partiro. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: Ballroom Blitz. Jeff Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Silvers
vs
Williams

168 cm
31
145 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Silvers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a body kick.

Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silvers was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Silvers is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvers is retaining full guard.
Silvers looking for a sweep. Not yet Silvers, not yet.
Silvers keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams trying to move into half guard but instead Silvers has managed to sweep!
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams wants to sweep here but Silvers controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silvers preventing the sweep.
Williams keeping full guard, as Silvers tries to pass.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silvers controls the pace.
Silvers trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silvers uses it to pass to side control.
Silvers is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silvers moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvers trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Williams tries to bench press Silvers off him but Silvers keeps the position.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is not content to let Silvers control the position.
Williams tries to bench press Silvers off him but Silvers keeps the position.
Silvers wants to control for a moment but Williams uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Silvers trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Silvers wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Silvers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silvers is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.

Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silvers wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silvers!
Williams trying to control but Silvers is having none of it.
Silvers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silvers trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams trying to control from Silvers's half guard. Silvers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Silvers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silvers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Williams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silvers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Williams but great work by Silvers.

Silvers is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Williams is trying to escape and Silvers transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Williams is forced to tap! Nice work there by Silvers! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Silvers!
Chris Silvers is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Chris Silvers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.