G.I. MMA 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randsome Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Randsome Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jackson
vs
Gracie

196 cm
24
212 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

188 cm
28
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randsome Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.

Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is looking to escape.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Jackson is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randsome Gracie!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Treen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale comes to the cage accompanied by Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Drysdale
vs
Treen

192 cm
25
205 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

225 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Drysdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Treen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Treen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Treen manages to pull guard.

Drysdale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drysdale 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.
Treen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drysdale controls the pace.
Drysdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Treen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robert Drysdale has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Treen gets a takedown into half guard.
Drysdale wants to control but Treen is keeping busy.

Drysdale looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treen is pressing down on Drysdale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drysdale is holding on for now.

Drysdale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Treen pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treen tries to pass to full mount but Drysdale defends it.
Treen throws a strike but Drysdale avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Treen won't allow Drysdale to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Drysdale is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Treen frees his head nicely. Oh but Drysdale has switched to an armbar! Treen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Robert Drysdale!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rian Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smut Peddlers - If You're Gonna Be Dumb. Rian Madison has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Madison
vs
Andres

212 cm
21
270 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rian Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Madison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andres did well to prevent Madison getting side control.
Madison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andres keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andres can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madison passes the guard and advances to mount!
Andres is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Madison lands a big elbow.
Madison working Andres over with strikes here.

Madison working for a submission but Andres is keeping him at bay.
Andres wants to control but Madison is having none of it.
Madison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madison swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rian Madison!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yushinori Tanagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Stevenson
vs
Tanagawa

186 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

188 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yushinori Tanagawa!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanagawa misses with a wild combination.

Tanagawa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stevenson's half guard.
Tanagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Tanagawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Tanagawa is working for a kimura but Stevenson is defending it quite comfortably.
Stevenson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Tanagawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stevenson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tanagawa has Stevenson in his guard.
Tanagawa wants to stand but Stevenson is controlling the position.

Stevenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tanagawa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanagawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tanagawa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stevenson!
Tanagawa lands a heavy elbow.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position but Tanagawa isn't that keen on the idea.

Tanagawa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stevenson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stevenson is not content to let Tanagawa control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tanagawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Stevenson is defending well.
Tanagawa working the ground and pound.
Stevenson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tanagawa easily slips into full mount!
Stevenson tries to hold on but Tanagawa postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson is trying to escape the mount.
Stevenson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Tanagawa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stevenson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stevenson shrugs it off.
Stevenson working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanagawa looking to control but Stevenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Tanagawa.

It looks like Blake Stevenson has been cut.

Tanagawa looking for a guillotine from mount but Stevenson is having none of it.

Tanagawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stevenson has worked his arm free - good work by Stevenson!
Tanagawa working the head with strikes.
Stevenson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Tanagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tanagawa decides to stand back up. Tanagawa steps back and let's Stevenson get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tanagawa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Tanagawa stands up from half guard.

Tanagawa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stevenson did well to prevent Tanagawa getting side control.
Well, if Tanagawa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tanagawa lands a nice short elbow.

Tanagawa seems to be working for a kimura but Stevenson defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tanagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yushinori Tanagawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Stevenson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tanagawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stevenson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tanagawa working the head and body with strikes.
Stevenson is not content to let Tanagawa control the position.

Tanagawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Tanagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stevenson is looking to regain half guard here but Tanagawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yushinori Tanagawa!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Oliveira

190 cm
25
209 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
206 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Carlos Oliveira has been cut.

Johnson feints and as Oliveira raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Oliveira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.

Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Oliveira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Oliveira looks gassed!

Oliveira working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliveira, up you get!
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson tries to work over Oliveira's front leg with a kick but Oliveira checks it.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Oliveira moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Oliveira got wobbled bad by a big combination! Johnson presses forward with punches and knees until Oliveira stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Oliveira closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Johnson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Wojciechowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojciechowski comes into the arena with Carl Orff - Carmina Burana blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Austin's choice of entrance music: shattered dreams. steve Austin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krzysztof Wojciechowski's chin.

Wojciechowski
vs
Austin

192 cm
22
262 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krzysztof Wojciechowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wojciechowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wojciechowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Wojciechowski wants to pass the guard but Austin is keeping the position.
Wojciechowski trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Austin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojciechowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wojciechowski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Austin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Krzysztof Wojciechowski!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drago might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Steady Mobbin!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Drago
vs
Moore

193 cm
27
205 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

185 cm
28
209 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Moore!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aaron Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago counters with a left and a right that stings Moore.
Moore lands a nice shot that snaps Drago's head back.
Moore misses with a left hand

and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Moore misses with a hook
and Drago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Drago darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
Drago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.
Moore has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Drago counters with a left and a right that stings Moore.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore misses with a combination

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the cage.

Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago wants to clinch.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses

and Drago moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore tries to break free but Drago pushes him back against the cage.

Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drago tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Drago pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore wants to break free but Drago has control.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Moore has had enough of the clinch but Drago keeps him there for the moment.

Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses

and Drago moves into the clinch.

Drago decides to pull guard.

Drago is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drago is proving hard to escape from.
Drago wants to stand but Moore is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Drago is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore is looking to stand up but Drago won't let him.
Drago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drago is proving hard to escape from.

Drago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Drago is working an open guard so Moore takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a combination. Moore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Moore. That snapped Drago's head back.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Drago forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.

Moore breaks from the clinch.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Drago counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moore looks gassed!

Drago closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drago tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore swings widly with a right hand

and Drago counters by clinching up.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drago has him pressed against the cage.

Moore breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Moore misses with a combination

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Drago jumps into guard, dragging Moore to the mat.

Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moore is aware though and is defending well.
Drago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Drago has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drago throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.

Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.

Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Drago counters with a two punch combo.
Moore swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Drago darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
Drago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moore walks away with a smile on his face. Drago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Drago counters with a left and a right that stings Moore.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore swings widly with a right hand

and Drago counters by clinching up.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Drago is working the combinations to good effect here.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Drago decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Moore is looking to stand up but Drago won't let him.

Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drago's guard.
Moore is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.
Drago is stalling here. Moore is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Drago seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moore has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Moore stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a hook

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Drago won't allow it.

Drago breaks the clinch.

Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Drago is controlling him.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drago scores with a three punch combo!
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Drago.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drago.

Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Drago both land. Nice combination.
Drago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moore eats them both and turns towards Drago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Drago has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago jumps guard but Moore stands there with Drago around his waist. Drago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Drago breaks from the clinch.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Drago counters by clinching up.
Drago will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moore up against the cage.

Drago manages to break the clinch.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.

Drago has taken the fight to the clinch.

Drago manages to break the clinch.

Drago instigates a clinch.
Moore tries to circle away but Drago has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Drago breaks from the clinch.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.

Drago pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moore pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drago dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moore throws a sloppy body shot

and Drago counters by clinching up.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore misses with a hook
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore throws an off balance right hand

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but Drago has the dominant position.

Drago pulls guard successfully.

Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moore postures up.
Moore being controlled here momentarily.
Moore wants to stand and escape but instead Drago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drago working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moore's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Moore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Moore scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Drago counters with a two punch combo.
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago counters with a two punch combo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moore walks away with a smile on his face. Drago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moore misses with a hook

and Drago counters by clinching up.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Drago.

Drago instigates a clinch.

Drago manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Moore lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore falls off balance throwing a combination

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Drago has taken the fight to the clinch.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago scores with a hook.
Moore might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Moore misses with a left hand

and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Drago is controlling him.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Khal Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
Drago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moore back to the cage. Drago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drago.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khal Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Drago finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Moore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drago throws a combination. Moore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore misses with a hook
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drago looks to land a combination. Moore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Drago lands a jab-cross combination.
Drago throws a combination. Moore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Drago darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.

Drago breaks from the clinch.

Drago drives through and clinches with Moore against the cage.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moore misses with a left hand

and Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Drago manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Moore gets to his feet - Drago follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore throws a lazy uppercut

and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Drago moves into range and clinches up with Moore.

Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Drago clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drago clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Moore throws an off balance right hand

and Drago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drago.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore misses with a hook
and Drago counters with a left and a right that stings Moore.

Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore misses with a hook
and Drago counters with a two punch combo.
Drago tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago lands a nice uppercut.

Drago manages to break the clinch.
Moore is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Moore is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drago closes the distance and clinches.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drago lands a nice shot to the body.

Drago clinches up against the cage.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Drago has him pressed against the cage.

Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Drago counters by clinching up.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moore misses with an uppercut

and Drago counters by clinching up.
Drago tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Drago drops back down to his feet.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut

and Drago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drago.
Moore tries to circle away but Drago has him pinned against the cage.
Moore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Moore misses with an uppercut

and Drago moves into the clinch.

Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore throws a right hand that misses

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moore has had enough of the clinch but Drago keeps him there for the moment.
Drago tries to pull guard but Moore won't allow it.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Drago won't allow it.

Drago pulls guard successfully.
Drago trying to control the position here.

Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drago holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Khal Drago just wasn't active enough.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore misses with a left hand

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Drago has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Drago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moore uses from the top position.
Drago is pulling down on Moore's head. It's preventing any offense from Moore, at least for the moment.
Drago wants to stand but Moore is controlling the position.

Drago pushes Moore off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut

and Drago moves into the clinch.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore misses with a double jab

and Drago counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Drago manages to break the clinch.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drago had his way with Aaron Moore in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moore misses with a left hand
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Moore misses with a hook
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Drago moves into the clinch.

Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Drago moves into the clinch.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moore back to the cage. Drago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Drago has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Moore misses with a shot to the body
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.

Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago looking for a takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore misses with a hook

and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Drago breaks from the clinch.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Drago counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a right hand to the body.

Drago pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago jumps guard but Moore stands there with Drago around his waist. Drago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.

Drago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Drago has double underhooks.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khal Drago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drago tries to pull guard but Moore won't allow it.

Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.
Moore misses with an uppercut

and Drago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drago.
Drago prevents Moore from breaking the clinch.

Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore throws a sloppy body shot

and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago lands a shot to the body.

Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Moore misses with an uppercut

and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drago lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Drago gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago fails to pull guard.

Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Moore tries to keep at a distance but Drago has taken the fight into the clinch.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khal Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago misses with a double jab.

Drago clinches up with Moore and pushes him back against the cage.
Drago fails to pull guard.

Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aaron Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.

Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand

and Drago counters by clinching up.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Drago is controlling the position.

Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Drago closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Drago is controlling the position.

Drago manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore misses with a combination

and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Drago clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khal Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drago 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Khal Drago!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Khal Drago!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Khal Drago!

Khal Drago wins by unanimous decision!
Khal Drago retains his light heavyweight title!