The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jakubcak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nut paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jakubcak shoots in looking for a takedown. Nut tries to sprawl out of it but Jakubcak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nut manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jakubcak moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jakubcak wants to clinch and Nut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Alex Jakubcak has been cut. A combination from Nut does no damage. Jakubcak shoots in but no luck this time.
Jakubcak has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jakubcak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jakubcak wants to break free but Nut has control.
Jakubcak stalling the fight.
Nut has clasped his hands together around Jakubcak 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Jakubcak bucks up and tries to throw Nut off but instead Nut has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round. Nut trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jakubcak is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nut trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jakubcak doesn't escape. Jakubcak is trying to remain composed but Nut is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Nut could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Jakubcak covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Jakubcak is trying to break free.
Nut controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nut lands punches and elbows. Jakubcak is trying to break free.
Jakubcak fending off the submission attempt from Nut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nut sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jakubcak taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buster Nut!