PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Stevenson (ranked 5074 p4p, 0 weight class) and Divanei Silva (ranked 4285 p4p, 459 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stevenson
vs
Silva

151 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

RESISTANCE
Blue Moon

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Divanei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.

Silva drives through and clinches with Stevenson against the cage.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Stevenson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Stevenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva has Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva tries to circle away but Stevenson has him pinned against the cage.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Silva has clasped his hands together around Stevenson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stevenson is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Stevenson prevents Silva from improving position.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Stevenson denies him.
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stevenson really is a fat lump.
Stevenson is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson trying to control but Silva flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Stevenson right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is not going to allow Stevenson to sit and survive in this position.

Silva has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Stevenson is defending well but eventually Silva manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Stevenson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Divanei Silva!