PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Lewis has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Da Silva
vs
Lewis

204 cm
27
271 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

200 cm
26
240 lbs
0 - 13 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Lewis. Lewis maintains the clinch.

Lewis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Da Silva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lewis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis avoiding damage.
Lewis looks winded!
Lewis working Da Silva over with knees to the body.
Lewis wants a takedown.
Lewis holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Lewis breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.

Da Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lewis quickly recovers to half guard.

Da Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lewis defend it? Da Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Lewis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Da Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Da Silva!