BHV 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Strenk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepherd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shattering The Skies Above. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Shepherd
vs
Strenk

186 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Bloodsport Nutrition

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Strenk!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepherd looks for a takedown but Strenk sprawls well.
Strenk throws a head kick that misses
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.

Shepherd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strenk on his heels. He'll look to pass Strenk's guard now, I'm sure.
Shepherd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strenk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shepherd wants to control from the top but Strenk keeps moving.
Strenk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strenk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepherd.
Strenk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shepherd!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strenk controlling from mount.
Shepherd is working to get back to half guard.
Shepherd sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Strenk prevents Shepherd from improving his position.

Shepherd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shepherd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strenk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shepherd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strenk is controlling the pace.
Strenk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strenk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strenk tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Strenk looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd is looking for a sweep. Strenk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steven Strenk.
Strenk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strenk misses with a left hand
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
Strenk misses with an uppercut
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shepherd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shepherd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strenk's head backwards.
Shepherd misses with a takedown
and Strenk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strenk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strenk throws an off balance right hand
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
Shepherd scores with a jab.
Strenk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shepherd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strenk counters with a three punch combo that has Shepherd backing up. Shepherd nods at Strenk to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strenk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shepherd.
Shepherd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strenk misses with a combination

and Shepherd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepherd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Shepherd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shepherd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strenk can't keep his opponent in guard - Shepherd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepherd works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Shepherd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shepherd lands a jab to Strenk's midsection.
Strenk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strenk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shepherd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shepherd shoots in but no luck this time.
Shepherd fails with a takedown attempt.
Strenk staying out of range there.
Strenk throws a combination that misses
and Shepherd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steven Strenk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepherd catches Strenk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strenk takes one on the button.
Strenk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
Strenk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shepherd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strenk counters with a three punch combo that has Shepherd backing up. Shepherd nods at Strenk to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Shepherd catches Strenk right on the button with a cross.
Shepherd dips to his left and cracks Strenk with an uppercut!
Shepherd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strenk. Strenk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shepherd shoots in and drives through. Strenk sprawls well.
Shepherd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strenk stalks Shepherd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shepherd's face. Shepherd staggers backwards, shaken.
Shepherd fails to land the takedown.
Strenk swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strenk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shepherd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shepherd fails with the takedown
and Strenk counters with an outside leg kick.
Steven Strenk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strenk throws a right hand that misses

and Shepherd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strenk's guard.
Shepherd won't allow Strenk to sweep him here.
Shepherd looking to pass the guard.

Shepherd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shepherd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd trying to control but Strenk is working from the bottom.
Shepherd tries to free his leg and advance position but Strenk is retaining full guard.
Shepherd wants to control from the top but Strenk keeps moving.
Shepherd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strenk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shepherd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strenk's guard.
Shepherd is keen to just control but Strenk is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Shepherd 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. Strenk tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shepherd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drake Shepherd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Sergeevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jason looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Jason
vs
Sergeevich

175 cm
20
173 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Sergeevich!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sergeevich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jason looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jason prevents Sergeevich from improving position.
Sergeevich throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sergeevich wants to control but Jason is keeping him busy.
Sergeevich working away.
Sergeevich wants to control but Jason is keeping him busy.
Sergeevich has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jason!
Sergeevich postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jason looks a forlorn figure.

It looks like Jack Jason has been cut.

Sergeevich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jason can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeevich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sergeevich wants to take his opponent's back but Jason doesn't allow it.
Sergeevich looking to control but Jason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sergeevich working for a guillotine from mount but Jason is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sergeevich tries to control but Jason wriggling away.

Sergeevich looking to isolate an arm here. Jason doesn't see it coming and as Sergeevich extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sergeevich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Sergeevich!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wirm Kness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bicki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Entrance. The key to victory for Michal Bicki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bicki
vs
Kness

179 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Bicki!
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, Wirm Kness!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bicki falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kness counters with a single leg into guard. Bicki didn't expect that.

Kness drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bicki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bicki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bicki!
Bicki wants to stand but Kness is controlling his arm.
Kness tries to improve position but can't.
Kness manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kness is looking for a kimura here.

Kness maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bicki could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kness has cracked it and Bicki is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kness!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wirm Kness!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shawn Chen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chen
vs
Shields

175 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Chen!
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, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen cracks a nice hook into Shields's ribs.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shields takes one on the button.
Chen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen jabs at Shields's body.
Chen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Shields takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shields takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chen thuds a left hand into Shields's body.
Shawn Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a nice hook to Shields's body. Shields takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chen digs a good hook to Shields's body.
Shields takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Chen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chen counters with a stiff right hand.
Chen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Chen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shields takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Chen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen jabs Shields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shields takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Chen connects with a body shot that sends Shields's belly button to the back.
Chen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shields walks into a left hand.
Chen lands an overhand right.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shields at a distance.
Shawn Chen is winning the standup battle so far.
Shields moves forwards but Chen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shields takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a shot to the body.
Chen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shields doesn't seem bothered though.
Chen cracks Shields with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Chen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shields fails with the takedown
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen thuds a left hand into Shields's body.
Chen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shields stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shields takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shields might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chen has got the better of the exchanges.
Chen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shields doesn't seem bothered though.
Chen lands a nice looking body shot.
Shields walks into a straight right hand from Chen.
Shields on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shields on the side of the head.
Chen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jake Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen works Shields's body with a nice hook.
Shields shoots and misses
and Chen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chen lands a slapping body shot.
Shawn Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chen works Shields's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Chen!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Bilbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Paxio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Bilbo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thiago Paxio's chin.

Bilbo
vs
Paxio

175 cm
24
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bilbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Paxio!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paxio shoots for a double leg takedown but Bilbo sprawls well. He's pushed Paxio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Paxio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bilbo on his heels. He'll look to pass Bilbo's guard now, I'm sure.
Paxio passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Paxio has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bilbo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Paxio yanks on the arm and Bilbo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Paxio.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Paxio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Jeffcoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Jeffcoat

175 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Jeffcoat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeffcoat closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jeffcoat connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Robbie Jackson has been cut.
Jeffcoat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jeffcoat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jeffcoat tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jeffcoat lands a nice elbow.
Jeffcoat gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Jeffcoat.
Jeffcoat looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jeffcoat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jeffcoat gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jeffcoat misses with a knee strike.
Jeffcoat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jeffcoat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jeffcoat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson wants to break free but Jeffcoat has control.
Jeffcoat scores a nice knee to the body.
Jeffcoat looks gassed!
Jeffcoat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jeffcoat wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jeffcoat slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Jeffcoat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson forces Jeffcoat back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson wants to break free but Jeffcoat has control.
Jackson tries to stall but Jeffcoat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jeffcoat stuffs the takedown.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jeffcoat's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeffcoat is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is pushing down on Jeffcoat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jeffcoat is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jeffcoat wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson winds up and cracks Jeffcoat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeffcoat is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jeffcoat tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Robbie Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Jackson tests Jeffcoat's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Jeffcoat has him pressed against the cage.
Jeffcoat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Jeffcoat from standing up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patricky Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freire comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen. Patricky Freire could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mason Brewer's chin.

Freire
vs
Brewer

171 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patricky Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Brewer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brewer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freire.
Freire trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Freire is looking to work some ground and pound but Brewer has wrist control.
Freire controlling from the top position.
Brewer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Freire wants to control from the top but Brewer keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Patricky Freire wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brewer stalks Freire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Freire's face. Freire staggers backwards, shaken.

Freire drives through with a takedown into Brewer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Freire postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brewer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Freire, into his guard.
Freire is breathing heavily.
Brewer trying to control but Freire is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freire's guard.
Brewer wants to control from the top but Freire keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mason Brewer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Freire is looking to clinch.

Freire closes the distance and clinches.
Freire stalls.
Brewer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freire jumps guard.
Freire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Freire looking to control but Brewer passes into half guard.
Brewer wants to take a breather but Freire is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freire keeping hold of Brewer's head, controlling as best he can.
Brewer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Patricky Freire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A shot to the body from Freire misses
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.
Freire tries to clinch but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Brewer as Freire shoots in.
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Freire's calf.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brewer scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Brewer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Brewer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Brewer throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow Freire down.
Both fighters circling a little - Brewer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brewer lands a jab to Freire's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brewer lands a really nice looking cross but Freire seems unphased.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Patricky Freire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses.
Brewer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow Freire down.
Brewer scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow Freire down.
Freire on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That kick from Brewer tenderised Freire's leg. Freire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brewer scores with a push kick.
Brewer connects with a solid leg kick.
Patricky Freire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brewer connects with a body shot that sends Freire's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brewer.
Brewer connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer scores with a jab to the head.
Brewer cracks the inside of Freire's front leg.
Brewer lands with a nice body kick.
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Freire on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Brewer lands a big head kick that sends Freire tumbling to the mat! Brewer takes a step backwards and waves Freire back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Freire is rocked!
Brewer takes a swing at Freire's ribcage but misses.
Brewer lands with a thumping leg kick.

Brewer lands a big head kick that sends Freire tumbling to the mat! Brewer takes a step backwards and waves Freire back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Freire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brewer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brewer!
Freire seems to have got his legs back now.
Brewer digs a good hook to Freire's body.
Freire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brewer.
Brewer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brewer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brewer.
Brewer feints a jab promting Freire to slip. Brewer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Freire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brewer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Brewer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands a jab to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brewer.
Brewer digs a good hook to Freire's body.
Brewer scores with a spinning back kick!
Brewer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Freire rather than just go for the knockout.
Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brewer lands a leg kick that knocks Freire off balance momentarily.
Brewer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Freire if he has to take too many more of those.
Freire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brewer delivers a nice body kick.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer lands a nice looking body kick.
Freire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brewer.
Freire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brewer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brewer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brewer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brewer feints a jab promting Freire to slip. Brewer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Freire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brewer throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. Freire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brewer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brewer keeps Freire at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brewer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Freire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Brewer does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer punishes Freire's body with a nice straight punch.

Brewer lands a big head kick that sends Freire tumbling to the mat! Brewer takes a step backwards and waves Freire back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Brewer! Freire is out on his feet! Brewer rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Freire is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Freire is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Brewer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Kiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Yan Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Kiko
vs
Yan Lin

176 cm
18
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiko Kiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wong Yan Lin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kiko looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lin scores with a leg kick.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Lin! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wong Yan Lin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Solyanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Spencer (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!

Solyanko
vs
Spencer

200 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Solyanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Solyanko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spencer is trying to defend but Solyanko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Solyanko throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Spencer manages to get to full guard.

Solyanko has gone for a leg lock! Spencer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Solyanko's guard.
Solyanko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Solyanko tries to get out of the position.
Spencer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solyanko wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solyanko can't keep his opponent in guard - Spencer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Solyanko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spencer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Spencer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Spencer defending against the ground and pound.
Spencer gets back to half guard.
Solyanko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Solyanko throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is staying active underneath Solyanko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Solyanko throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solyanko is trying to control. Spencer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spencer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solyanko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solyanko's back!
Spencer trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Denis Solyanko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spencer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spencer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Jimmy Spencer has been cut.
Solyanko closes the distance and clinches up with Spencer, looking for a takedown. Solyanko pushes Spencer against the cage but Spencer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solyanko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt

and Solyanko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spencer's guard now.
Solyanko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now.
Solyanko stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Solyanko trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solyanko postures up in Spencer's guard and throws a big left but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer pulls Solyanko in close to prevent any damage.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solyanko.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Solyanko from controlling successfully.
Solyanko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solyanko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solyanko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solyanko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spencer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Solyanko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spencer won't be happy with that.
Denis Solyanko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solyanko looking to control but instead Spencer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Solyanko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control but Solyanko is keeping busy.
Spencer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Solyanko kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spencer is staying active underneath Solyanko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Solyanko controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Spencer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spencer tries to clinch but Solyanko moves out of range.
Spencer shoots and misses

and Solyanko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Solyanko.
Denis Solyanko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Spencer.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Solyanko tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solyanko controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Solyanko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Spencer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch but Solyanko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer is looking to clinch but Solyanko is avoiding it.
Spencer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Solyanko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Solyanko.
Solyanko landing some decent shots from guard.

Solyanko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spencer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spencer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spencer!
Solyanko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control for a moment but Solyanko uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Solyanko has one foot on Spencer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Solyanko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spencer napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Solyanko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spencer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Solyanko.
Spencer regains half guard, as Solyanko was trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solyanko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Solyanko wants to pass the guard but Spencer is defending well.
Solyanko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spencer's head.
Spencer moves into full guard.
Denis Solyanko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solyanko passes Spencer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Solyanko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Solyanko is looking to take a break and control but Spencer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Solyanko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Solyanko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Solyanko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Horace Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gracie
vs
di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni

185 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horace Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie slips a jab from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Buonarroti Simoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Buonarroti Simoni moves away and avoids it.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Buonarroti Simoni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buonarroti Simoni was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Buonarroti Simoni saw that one coming.
Gracie throws a push kick but Buonarroti Simoni slaps the foot to one side.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni avoids the head kick by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie throws a right hand that Buonarroti Simoni ducks under and follows up with a left that Buonarroti Simoni also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws a low kick but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range easily.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Buonarroti Simoni is just out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Horace Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buonarroti Simoni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks the body kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Buonarroti Simoni is just out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Buonarroti Simoni misses the shot to the body.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie cracks the inside of Buonarroti Simoni's front leg.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Good work by Buonarroti Simoni as he checks the leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buonarroti Simoni avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Buonarroti Simoni ducks down to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a body shot.
Gracie swings for the body but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range.
Gracie throws a low kick but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buonarroti Simoni connects with a single shot there.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Buonarroti Simoni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Buonarroti Simoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buonarroti Simoni throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buonarroti Simoni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie misses with a body shot

and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to control Buonarroti Simoni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Buonarroti Simoni thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buonarroti Simoni throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control here.

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.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!

Buonarroti Simoni is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gracie is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gracie flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Buonarroti Simoni anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gracie and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Buonarroti Simoni slips an arm under Gracie chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Buonarroti Simoni has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Buonarroti Simoni is squeezing on Gracie like an anaconda would it's prey. Gracie fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!