PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Pabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pabin is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Pabin
vs
Gracie

200 cm
28
268 lbs
5 - 31 - 0

178 cm
29
151 lbs
27 - 14 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Pabin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Renzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pabin is breathing heavily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pabin sprawls well. Pabin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Pabin. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.

Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control.

Gracie has hold of Pabin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pabin seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pabin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pabin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renzo Gracie!
Renzo Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.