PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Tresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes into the arena with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQYQTFudrqc blaring out of the sound system. Niko Tresh told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Drago
vs
Tresh

202 cm
26
272 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

220 cm
22
271 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

RAW Nutrition * Recovery 156 : 45$ *

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Tresh!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Tresh shoots in.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drago.

It looks like Niko Tresh has been cut.
Drago misses with the combination.
Tresh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Drago misses.
Tresh throws a combination. Drago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a jab to the body
and Tresh counters with a series of strikes. Drago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tresh counters with a stiff right hand.
Drago misses with a hook. Tresh ducked under it nicely.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Tresh slips the punch.
Tresh fails with a takedown attempt.
Drago misses with a jab to the body

and Tresh counters with a takedown into side control.
Drago is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago wants to get back to his feet but Tresh drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
A control attempt from Drago but he's now mounted!
Drago is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Tresh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Tresh's cut.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tresh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drago misses with a double jab
and Tresh counters with a two punch combo.
Drago misses with a double jab

and Tresh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drago wants to get back to his feet.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tresh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tresh stops Drago from getting back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Tresh with the ground and pound but Drago uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is pulling down on Tresh's head. It's preventing any offense from Tresh, at least for the moment.

Tresh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drago throws the left hand but Tresh avoids the punch easily.
Drago misses with a hook. Tresh ducked under it nicely.
Drago throws a left and a right that both miss

so Tresh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Tresh from controlling successfully.
Tresh won't allow Drago to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drago misses with a combination
and Tresh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drago swings away with a body shot that misses

and Tresh counters with a single leg into guard. Drago didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drago looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tresh is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is looking to stand up but Tresh isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Drago manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tresh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drago throws a combination that misses
and Tresh counters with a nice body shot.
Tresh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab.

Drago lands a left and a right that send Tresh crashing to the mat, dazed. Drago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Drago swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Tresh counters with a shoot takedown. Drago fights it but they end up in guard.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tresh is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tresh is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drago looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tresh won't allow Drago to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tresh 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Tresh!