PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Siliva (ranked 3454 p4p, 366 weight class) and Major Medic (ranked 25245 p4p, 770 weight class). Siliva comes to the cage accompanied by Sunshines BAR GRILL & LOUNGE PINNEYS BEACH . Wanderson Siliva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Siliva
vs
Medic

191 cm
22
279 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderson Siliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Medic!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Medic. No joy for Siliva on that attempt.

Medic gets caught napping as Siliva dives in and scores a takedown. Medic manages to retain guard.
Siliva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Medic trying to keep a closed guard but Siliva is proving a slippery customer.

Siliva drops back looking for a leg! Medic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Medic manages to kick Siliva off! Siliva jumps back into Medic's guard.
Siliva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siliva pushing down on Medic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Siliva is working for a submission of some sort.

Siliva is working for a kimura but Medic is defending it quite comfortably.

Siliva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Medic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Medic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Siliva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siliva connects with a nice short shot to Medic's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siliva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siliva drops an elbow to the side of Medic's head.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siliva decides to stand and escape the position.

Siliva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Siliva is looking for a kimura here.
Siliva slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siliva drops an elbow to the side of Medic's head.
Siliva controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siliva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Medic looks winded!
Siliva controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Siliva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Medic is surviving well by controlling Siliva's body position as best he can.

Siliva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Siliva throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Medic has his hands clasped together but Siliva breaks the hold and Medic is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Siliva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderson Siliva!
During a confident post fight interview, Wanderson Siliva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.