PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Marihuanich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Silava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marihuanich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Idiot bez irokeza. Antti Silava acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Marihuanich
vs
Silava

175 cm
38
175 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

188 cm
32
184 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Bariga Marihuanich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Silava!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marihuanich drops his hands momentarily and Silava takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silava takes a swing at Marihuanich's ribcage but misses.

Marihuanich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silava is trying to defend but Marihuanich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marihuanich is pressing down on Silava's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silava is holding on for now.
Marihuanich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silava blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marihuanich.
Silava really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marihuanich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marihuanich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marihuanich is trying to control. Silava wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marihuanich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silava!
Marihuanich tries to control but Silava wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marihuanich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silava takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marihuanich landing strikes from the mount and Silava is in trouble!
Marihuanich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silava hang on?
Marihuanich with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marihuanich working Silava over with strikes here.
Silava taking shots to the head.
Marihuanich with good strikes from the mount here!

Silava is rocked!
Silava tries to lock up and control but Marihuanich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marihuanich scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silava is still in real trouble! Can Marihuanich finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marihuanich is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Marihuanich extends the arm and Silava is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bariga Marihuanich!
A less than humble Bariga Marihuanich misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.