PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigfoot Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Shields
vs
Silva

180 cm
24
350 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bigfoot Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shields clinches up against the cage.
Silva trying to stall but Shields improves his position.
Shields is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shields to keep the fight standing.

Shields lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Shields knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shields defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shields engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Shields slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields is stalling in the full guard.

Silva pushes a forearm under Shields's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shields is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bigfoot Silva!