PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Jackoffovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Jackoffovich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Jackoffovich

190 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rousimar Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Jackoffovich!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackoffovich circles away.
Jackoffovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackoffovich tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily

and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Jackoffovich didn't expect that.

Jackoffovich looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.

Jackoffovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackoffovich wants to sweep but no luck.

Gracie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackoffovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackoffovich's guard.
Rousimar Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Jackoffovich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Jackoffovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackoffovich misses with a takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackoffovich's guard now.
Jackoffovich looks gassed!

Gracie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackoffovich, up you get!
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Jackoffovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Jackoffovich with that takedown attempt.

Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackoffovich is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackoffovich is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackoffovich actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackoffovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie works his way into side control.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackoffovich, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackoffovich tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackoffovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackoffovich, right into the meat.
Jackoffovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackoffovich circles away.
A head kick misses from Jackoffovich.
Randy Jackoffovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackoffovich misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackoffovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackoffovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Jackoffovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackoffovich but Jackoffovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackoffovich is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Jackoffovich doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackoffovich's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackoffovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is pushing down on Jackoffovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackoffovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackoffovich manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rousimar Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackoffovich dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Jackoffovich's head and hops out.
Jackoffovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackoffovich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackoffovich.
A head kick misses from Jackoffovich.
Jackoffovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rousimar Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackoffovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rousimar Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackoffovich throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Jackoffovich goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackoffovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackoffovich as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Jackoffovich, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Jackoffovich against the cage but Jackoffovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackoffovich throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Jackoffovich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackoffovich throws a nice head kick!
Jackoffovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackoffovich fails to land the takedown.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackoffovich lands a jab to the head.
Jackoffovich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Gracie is rocked!

Jackoffovich lands a huge takedown. Gracie is out but the ref is slow to react and Jackoffovich lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Gracie lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Jackoffovich!