PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Forelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Forelli
vs
Drago

201 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
27
215 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

Springfield HW Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard Forelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forelli shoots for a double leg takedown but Drago sprawls well. He's pushed Forelli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago lands a jab to Forelli's midsection.
Forelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Forelli shoots for a takedown but Drago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Forelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Forelli gets tackled into the cage by Drago. Drago maintains the clinch.
Drago blocking some punches.
Drago stops a takedown attempt from Forelli.
Drago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Forelli is breathing heavily.
Drago lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago pushes Forelli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drago lands a nice uppercut.
Drago gets through Forelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Drago.
Drago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drago manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forelli.
Forelli misses with an elbow over the top.
Drago lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Drago.
Drago is leaning against Forelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drago cracks Forelli with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Drago.
Drago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drago pushes Forelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drago lands a left hand.
Drago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forellis head.
Drago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drago lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drago.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drago lands a hook that snaps the head of Forelli backwards.
Drago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drago cracks Forelli with a nice body shot.
Drago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drago is working Forelli over against the cage.
Drago scores with a shoulder strike.
Drago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drago lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago works on Forelli's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Drago.
Drago digs a right hand underneath Forelli's ribcage. Forelli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Forelli takes a shot to the head.
Drago lands a left hand.
Drago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drago.
Drago lands a shot to the body.
Drago lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
Drago scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Drago lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Drago.
Drago lands with a short shot to the head.
Drago is leaning against Forelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Drago.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drago.
Drago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Forelli or not.
Nice body punch from Drago - that landed with a thud.
Drago lands with a right to the head.
Drago works on Forelli's body with a couple of short punches.
Drago lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Drago as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago works on Forelli's body with a couple of short punches.
Drago lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Drago.
Drago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drago pushes Forelli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drago presses Forelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drago lands with a right to the head.
Drago lands an uppercut.
Drago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forellis head.
Drago digs a right hand underneath Forelli's ribcage. Forelli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forelli takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Drago as the two fighters clinch.
Drago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forelli.
Good body shot from Drago.
Drago dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Drago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drago lands a body punch.
Drago is struggling to control the position.
Drago lands a hook that snaps the head of Forelli backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago effectively controlling the action here.
Forelli tries to pull guard but Drago won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Drago.
Forelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drago digs a right hand into Forelli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forelli's gas tank.
Drago lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Drago.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Drago.
Drago presses Forelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Forelli or not.
A short uppercut from Drago.
Drago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago scores with a shot to the side of Forelli's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago lands with a right to the head.
Forelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
Drago lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drago throws a combination. Forelli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Forelli shoots for a takedown but Drago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Forelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Forelli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forelli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forelli shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Forelli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ivan Drago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drago pushes Forelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drago prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Forelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago lands a shoulder strike.
Drago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Drago.
Nice body punch from Drago.
Drago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Drago.
Drago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Forelli backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago lands a nice uppercut.
Drago digs a right hand into Forelli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forelli's gas tank.
Good body shot from Drago.
A shot in the inside from Drago.
Drago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago scores with a shot to the side of Forelli's head.
Drago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forelli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Drago.
Nice body punch from Drago - that landed with a thud.
Drago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Forelli backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drago.
Nice body punch from Drago.
Drago lands with a light punch inside.
Drago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Drago.
Drago scores with a shoulder strike.
Drago cracks Forelli with a nice body shot.
Drago scores with a shoulder strike.
Drago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forellis head.
Still in the clinch, Drago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drago lands with a left to the head.
Drago lands a right hand.
Drago lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Drago.
A right handed body shot lands from Drago.
Drago lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Drago.
Drago lands a hook that snaps the head of Forelli backwards.
Drago lands a right hand.
Forelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago lands a hook that snaps the head of Forelli backwards.
Drago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forelli backwards.
Drago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago is leaning against Forelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Drago.
A body shot lands from Drago.
Drago stalling the fight.
Drago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drago digs a right hand into Forelli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forelli's gas tank.
Drago lands an uppercut.
Drago gets through Forelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
A body shot lands from Drago.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Forelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Drago.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Forelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago is leaning against Forelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Drago - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Drago.
Forelli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drago stops a takedown attempt from Forelli.
Drago lands a left hand.
Drago presses Forelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
Drago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Forelli up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Drago.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Drago scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Drago.
Drago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forellis head.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Drago throws a good cross that connects.
Drago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forelli slips a straight right by Drago.
Forelli moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
and Drago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forelli tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forelli darts in trying to clinch
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Forelli tries to clinch up
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago lands an overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Drago scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Forelli looks for a takedown but Drago sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drago has managed to clinch.

Forelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Forelli lands with a nice body kick.

Drago has Forelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago works on Forelli's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forelli goes for a takedown attempt but Drago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerard Forelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drago defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Forelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Drago closes the distance and pushes Forelli back into the cage.
Drago is pressed up against the cage. Forelli 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drago scores with a punch to the head.
Forelli looks to clinch

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drago.
A nice left hand lands by Drago.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drago.
Drago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Drago.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Forelli backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drago.
A short body shot lands from Drago as the two fighters clinch.
Drago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Forelli or not.
Drago presses Forelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drago lands with a right to the head.
Drago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forellis head.
Drago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forelli.
A body shot lands from Drago.
Drago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forelli.
Drago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drago lands a body punch.
Drago is leaning against Forelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Drago.
Forelli takes a shot to the head.
Drago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gerard Forelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forellis head.
Forelli looking for a takedown.
Drago pushes Forelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drago lands with a short shot to the head.
Drago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forelli backwards.
Drago lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drago 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 George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30

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