PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawteesootios Makmakios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Drago
vs
Makmakios

193 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawteesootios Makmakios!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago wants to clinch up but Makmakios keeps it at a distance.

Makmakios gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makmakios will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makmakios is on top in guard.
Makmakios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makmakios looking to sit in guard and control but Drago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Makmakios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makmakios is keeping the position for now.

Makmakios working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makmakios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makmakios is looking for a triangle here but Drago uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Makmakios manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Makmakios tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Drago is trying to control but can't.
Drago gets back to full guard.

Makmakios has gone for a leg lock! Drago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Makmakios's guard.
Drago wants to control from the top but Makmakios keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makmakios controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself.
Makmakios keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Drago won't allow Makmakios to sweep him here.

Makmakios looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
Makmakios looks gassed!
Makmakios being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Drago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Makmakios to the mat! Makmakios manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Drago stands up and waves to Makmakios to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Makmakios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makmakios tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago swinging wilding here.
Makmakios throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawteesootios Makmakios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makmakios moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
Makmakios misses with a takedown attempt - Drago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drago throws a head kick that misses.
Makmakios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Drago looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makmakios slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Makmakios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makmakios will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makmakios working a defensive guard but Drago manages to pass into side control anyway.

Drago stands up and beckons Makmakios to his feet.
A head kick misses from Makmakios.
Makmakios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drago doesn't manage to clinch there - Makmakios circles away.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makmakios tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.

Drago clinches with his opponent.
Makmakios looking for a takedown.
Makmakios tries to score a body lock takedown but Drago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawteesootios Makmakios.
Makmakios has Drago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makmakios tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Makmakios manages to break the clinch.
Drago scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago throws a series of punches but Makmakios avoids them all with ease.
Makmakios throws a nice head kick!
A right-left combo lands from Drago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Makmakios shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense.

Makmakios tries to keep at a distance but Drago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makmakios prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.
Drago is pressed up against the cage. Makmakios has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drago down to the mat. Drago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Makmakios tries for a takedown but Drago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawteesootios Makmakios.
Drago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makmakios swivels and escapes.
Makmakios shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makmakios is looking to clinch.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makmakios throws a shot from downtown. Drago moves away and avoids it.

Makmakios sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Drago to the ground! Makmakios dives into full mount looking to finish!

Drago is rocked!
Makmakios throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Drago because Makmakios loaded up on that one.
Oh Drago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Makmakios's attempts to control the action.
Drago has given up his back.

Makmakios tightening his grip on Drago, looking for the choke.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Makmakios goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Drago escapes and is now in half guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makmakios is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
Makmakios doesn't have the hooks in and Drago manages to turn into his guard.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makmakios throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Drago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Drago has Makmakios up against the cage in a clinch.
Makmakios has Drago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makmakios keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makmakios is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The is referee keeping an eye on Drago - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Makmakios with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Makmakios changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drago closes the distance and clinches up with Makmakios, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes Makmakios against the cage but Makmakios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Makmakios fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drago, pushing him back against the cage.

Makmakios pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makmakios trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Makmakios looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.

Makmakios had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Drago is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Makmakios Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Drago's back instead.

Makmakios is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Drago knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Drago for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Makmakios go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Makmakios avoiding Drago 's attempts to control his hands.

Makmakios is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Drago is defending well though. Makmakios let's go of the attempt for now.

Makmakios looking to break Drago's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Drago remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Makmakios will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Drago defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Makmakios throws strikes from the back but Drago rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Drago.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makmakios manages to avoid it.

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.
Makmakios looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drago fails to land the takedown.
Drago blocks a head kick by Makmakios.
Drago throws a head kick that misses.
Makmakios throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Makmakios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makmakios fails with the takedown
and Drago counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makmakios lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makmakios.

Makmakios connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Drago to the floor! Makmakios dives in looking for the finish!
Makmakios working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Makmakios wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makmakios wants to stand up but Drago has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Drago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makmakios.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawteesootios Makmakios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Makmakios throws a head kick that misses.
Drago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makmakios moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
A cross from Drago lands.
Makmakios throws an off balance right hand
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makmakios misses with a takedown attempt - Drago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Drago forces Makmakios back against the cage and clinches.
Makmakios prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.
Makmakios tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drago wants to break free but Makmakios has control.
Makmakios with a knee to the head.
Drago tries to break the clinch but Makmakios is controlling the position.

Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makmakios.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makmakios lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drago's sensitive parts.
Makmakios with a poor takedown

and Drago counters by clinching up.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawteesootios Makmakios.
Makmakios is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Makmakios tries to score a body lock takedown but Drago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makmakios looking for a takedown.
Makmakios has had enough of the clinch but Drago keeps him there for the moment.

Drago manages to break the clinch.

Drago clinches up against the cage.

Drago breaks from the clinch.
Drago blocks a head kick by Makmakios.

Drago has managed to clinch.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khal Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago wants to clinch.
Drago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makmakios at a distance.
Drago throws a right hand that Makmakios ducks under and follows up with a left that Makmakios also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makmakios.

Drago moves into the clinch successfully.
Makmakios is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Makmakios drags the fight down to the ground.
Makmakios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drago's guard.
Makmakios wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makmakios.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makmakios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makmakios wants to get up but he can't break Drago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drago keeping full guard, as Makmakios tries to pass.
Makmakios is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Makmakios from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makmakios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makmakios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Drago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Makmakios wants to get back to full guard.
Makmakios is in trouble now - Drago has advanced to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makmakios is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makmakios gets back to half guard.
Makmakios is trying to get back to full guard.
Makmakios wants to get back to his feet.
Makmakios is trying to control but can't.
Makmakios is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makmakios on the ground.
Makmakios makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makmakios.

Makmakios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drago scoring with some ground and pound.
Makmakios trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Makmakios pushes Drago off and gets back to his feet.

Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makmakios lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Makmakios drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makmakios lands a nice knee to the body.
Makmakios tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Makmakios keeps him there for the moment.
Makmakios is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makmakios drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drago pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makmakios misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makmakios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Makmakios lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makmakios closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drago circles away.

Drago scores a takedown into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Khal Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal Drago!