PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borislav Shopov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroshnichenko Evgeniy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shopov
vs
Evgeniy

195 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borislav Shopov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miroshnichenko Evgeniy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shopov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evgeniy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Shopov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Evgeniy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shopov trying to control the position but Evgeniy is working away.

Shopov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Evgeniy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shopov but great work by Evgeniy.
Shopov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Evgeniy off and has taken his back!
Evgeniy is really stuck here.
Shopov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Shopov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evgeniy is really stuck here.

Shopov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Evgeniy taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Borislav Shopov!