PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio da Sosa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Quagmire
vs
da Sosa Silva

185 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Malicious Intent Fight Gear - The Pit Inc

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 Las Vegas, Glen Quagmire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rio da Sosa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Quagmire.
Silva connects with a right hand. Quagmire shakes it off.
Quagmire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quagmire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Quagmire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quagmire slips a jab from Silva.
Quagmire shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Quagmire takes one to the side of the head.

Quagmire has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Quagmire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Quagmire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quagmire can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Quagmire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quagmire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quagmire tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Quagmire tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.

Quagmire drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quagmire is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Quagmire.
Quagmire is working hard here to advance position.

Quagmire working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to control from the top but Quagmire keeps moving.

Quagmire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire controlling Silva's posture.

Quagmire looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Quagmire is breathing heavily.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glen Quagmire!