PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Augusto Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Meierotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Augusto Da Silva
vs
Meierotto

176 cm
21
186 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernando Augusto Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty Meierotto!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meierotto tries for a takedown but Augusto Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernando Augusto Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meierotto shoots in looking for a takedown but Augusto Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meierotto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Augusto Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Augusto Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meierotto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Augusto Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Fernando Augusto Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Meierotto.
Augusto Da Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Augusto Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
Meierotto shoots in for a double leg but Augusto Da Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Augusto Da Silva lands with a right hand.
Meierotto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Meierotto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Augusto Da Silva gets back to half guard.
Augusto Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Meierotto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Meierotto's back!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fernando Augusto Da Silva!