PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Medicini (ranked 4366 p4p, 4183 weight class) and Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyfield has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. This should be fireworks!

Medicini
vs
Holyfield

196 cm
25
224
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
245
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

BRAZEN - Fight Gear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Medicini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evander Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Medicini.

Medicini closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holyfield's guard.
Medicini lands a couple of elbows.
Medicini working some strikes from top position.
Medicini postures up and lands a big shot to Holyfield's brow.
Medicini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Medicini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medicini landing with the ground and pound.

Medicini postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holyfield is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Medicini, into his guard.

Medicini looking for a triangle here. Holyfield is fighting it but it looks tight! Medicini pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Holyfield is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abel Medicini!
A victorious Abel Medicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.