PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royler Gracie (ranked 5609 p4p, 506 weight class) and Banchamek Buakaw (ranked 5410 p4p, 496 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Olha a Explosão. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gracie
vs
Buakaw

171 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royler Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Banchamek Buakaw!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buakaw tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Buakaw is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Buakaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Buakaw wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie prevents Buakaw from improving his position.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Buakaw tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royler Gracie!
Royler Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Banchamek Buakaw spoke after the fight, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.