PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between lee jorjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

jorjo
vs
Draven

185 cm
20
167 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

175 cm
24
169 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, lee jorjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Draven!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Draven is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in jorjo's half guard.
Draven trying to mount his opponent but jorjo defends it.
jorjo is trying to get back to full guard.

Draven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Draven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
It looks like Draven is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jorjo punching from the bottom.
Draven is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and jorjo reverses the position - he's now on top in Draven's guard.
jorjo pushing down on Draven's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Draven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Draven wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Draven is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
jorjo wants to take a breather but Draven is having none of it.
jorjo stops Draven from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Draven blocking the ground and pound attempt from jorjo.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
jorjo fails with the takedown

and Draven counters by clinching up.
Draven is leaning against jorjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Draven prevents the takedown attempt.
jorjo is breathing heavily.
jorjo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Draven gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for lee jorjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jorjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Draven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten jorjo somewhat.
Draven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Draven closes the distance and pushes jorjo back into the ropes.
Draven is pressed up against the ropes. jorjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draven down to the mat. Draven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Draven throws a series of strikes that have jorjo backpedaling.
Draven throws a one two combo.
Draven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but jorjo is out of range.
jorjo gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Draven darts in and clinches jorjo up against the ropes.

Draven gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
jorjo trying to control but Draven postures up.
jorjo misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Draven seems content to control.
Draven throwing shots but jorjo is blocking nicely.
jorjo is trying to maintain the position but Draven is very close to passing his half guard.
Draven wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Draven seems content to control.

Draven decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Draven!
Draven stuffs the takedown attempt from jorjo. jorjo gets slowly back to his feet.
jorjo fails with the takedown

and Draven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Draven is trying to break free.
Draven lands a right hand.
Draven scores with a shot to the side of jorjo's head.
Draven is trying to drag jorjo to the mat but jorjo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Draven slows down the pace here.

Draven pulls jorjo into guard.
Draven wants to stand up but jorjo is controlling him.

Draven manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Draven darts in and clinches jorjo up against the ropes.
jorjo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for lee jorjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
jorjo prevents the takedown attempt.
Draven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Draven works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Draven scoring with some ground and pound.

jorjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Draven tries to free his leg and advance position but jorjo is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jorjo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Draven postures up in jorjo's guard and throws a big left but jorjo blocks it.
jorjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draven is one step ahead there.
Draven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

jorjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Draven defends it easily.
Draven stays in close to jorjo's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jorjo looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Draven lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Draven.

Draven gets a clinch.
Draven just leaning against jorjo, taking a breather.
Draven drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Draven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but jorjo has him pressed against the ropes.
jorjo jumps guard but Draven stands there with jorjo around his waist. jorjo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Draven.
Draven tries to land knees in the clinch but jorjo avoids the damage to the body.

Draven jumps into guard, dragging jorjo to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jorjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Draven is retaining full guard.
Draven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
jorjo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
jorjo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
jorjo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
jorjo postures up in Draven's guard and throws a big left but Draven blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Draven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

jorjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Draven has taken the fight to the clinch.

Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
jorjo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Draven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
jorjo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for lee jorjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven drops down looking for an ankle pick but jorjo pulls his leg out and moves away.

Draven has jorjo up against the ropes in a clinch.

Draven jumps guard.
Draven looking for a sweep. Not yet Draven, not yet.
jorjo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jorjo prevents Draven from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven has control of jorjo's left arm, preventing jorjo from doing any damage.
Draven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
jorjo is looking to work some ground and pound but Draven has wrist control.

Draven wriggles free and stands up.
lee jorjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jorjo fails with a takedown attempt.

Draven moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Draven pulls guard.
jorjo preventing the sweep.
Draven wants to stand up but jorjo is controlling him.
jorjo scoring with punches to the head and body.

jorjo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Draven is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Draven has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven controls from within his opponent's guard.
Draven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. jorjo is keeping the position for now.
Draven works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dan Draven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Draven takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Draven slips a nice elbow through jorjo's hands, connecting with jorjo's forehead.
jorjo missing with punches from the bottom.
Draven controlling the pace.
Draven trying to mount his opponent but jorjo defends it.
lee jorjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draven slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draven has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Draven!