PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Pawlak Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pawlak Jr's choice of entrance music: Pitbull Song. Pawlak Jr has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dragon
vs
Pawlak Jr

200 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
237 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marko Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Pawlak Jr!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dragon feints and as Pawlak Jr raises his hands in defense, Dragon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pawlak Jr looks gassed!
Pawlak Jr has a closed guard, preventing Dragon from standing up.
Pawlak Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dragon forces his way into half guard.
Dragon passes to full mount!
Dragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dragon breaks from Pawlak Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dragon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pawlak Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Dragon controlling from mount.

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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dragon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dragon landing punches.
Dragon scoring with strikes but Pawlak Jr is staying in there.
Pawlak Jr is looking to improve his position but Dragon isn't that keen on the idea.
Dragon controlling from the full mount.
Dragon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pawlak Jr looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dragon working for a guillotine from mount but Pawlak Jr is in no mood to give up.

Dragon is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Pawlak Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dragon was covering up waiting for the punch and Pawlak Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pawlak Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Dragon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pawlak Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pawlak Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Dragon's legs - danger averted.
Dragon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pawlak Jr is not content to let Dragon control the position.
Pawlak Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Dragon is trying to control. Pawlak Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragon tries to pass to full mount but Pawlak Jr defends it.
Pawlak Jr is not content to let Dragon control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Dragon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dragon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pawlak Jr swivels and escapes.
Pawlak Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dragon.

Dragon moves into the clinch.
Pawlak Jr has Dragon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dragon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pawlak Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pawlak Jr is working for takedown but Dragon is calmly controlling the position for now.

Dragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Dragon closes the distance and clinches.
Pawlak Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dragon has Pawlak Jr pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragon stops a takedown attempt from Pawlak Jr.
Marko Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Pawlak Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pawlak Jr up against the cage.
Pawlak Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dragon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pawlak Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dragon prevents it.
Pawlak Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Dragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dragon working Pawlak Jr over with knees to the body.
Dragon prevents the takedown attempt.
Pawlak Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Pawlak Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dragon prevents it.

Pawlak Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragon tries for a takedown but Pawlak Jr circles away easily

and Pawlak Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pawlak Jr.
Dragon looking for a takedown.

Dragon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dragon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dragon working for a triangle but Pawlak Jr defends it easily.
Dragon trying to keep a closed guard but Pawlak Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Pawlak Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragon is keeping the position for now.
Pawlak Jr passes Dragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Pawlak Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Dragon is defending well.

Pawlak Jr is looking for a kimura but Dragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlak Jr to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon trying to control but Pawlak Jr postures up.

Pawlak Jr is looking for a kimura but Dragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlak Jr to get the leverage.

Dragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pawlak Jr is working for a kimura but Dragon is defending it quite comfortably.
Dragon is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pawlak Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dragon is desperately trying to improve his position but Pawlak Jr has a good base and remains in mount.

Pawlak Jr has hold of Dragon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dragon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pawlak Jr wants to control the pace but Dragon is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gregor Pawlak Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragon throws a combination. Pawlak Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dragon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pawlak Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dragon somewhat.
Dragon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pawlak Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pawlak Jr.
Pawlak Jr passes into half guard.

Pawlak Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dragon sees it coming and defends easily.

Pawlak Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dragon defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dragon manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon works Pawlak Jr's body with a nice hook.
Dragon tries to clinch up but Pawlak Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Pawlak Jr with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dragon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dragon.

Pawlak Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawlak Jr is keeping the position for now.

Dragon gets to his feet. Pawlak Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dragon has his takedown stuffed

and Pawlak Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pawlak Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pawlak Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dragon dives on top into guard.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Pawlak Jr keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pawlak Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dragon won't allow Pawlak Jr to sweep him here.

Pawlak Jr had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dragon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pawlak Jr Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dragon's back instead.
Dragon is really stuck here.
Pawlak Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Dragon manages to turn into his guard.
Dragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlak Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pawlak Jr is on top in guard.
Pawlak Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pawlak Jr is controlling him.
Dragon keeping moving, preventing Pawlak Jr from controlling successfully.
Pawlak Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragon is retaining full guard.
Dragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Pawlak Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pawlak Jr trying to mount his opponent but Dragon defends it.
Gregor Pawlak Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pawlak Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pawlak Jr's back!
Dragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dragon doesn't have the hooks in and Pawlak Jr manages to turn into his guard.

Pawlak Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pawlak Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragon circles away.
Pawlak Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dragon counters with a body kick that stops Pawlak Jr in his tracks momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dragon scores with a takedown into Pawlak Jr's guard.
Dragon scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregor Pawlak Jr.
I think Pawlak Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gregor Pawlak Jr!