PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvaka Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Strong
vs
Drago

175 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ultimate Hilo Nutrition
Planet Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfgang Strong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elvaka Drago!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong tries for a takedown but Drago circles away easily

and Drago counters with a single leg into guard. Strong didn't expect that.
Strong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.
Drago wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strong is keeping the position for now.
Strong wants to stand and escape but Drago is having none of it.
Drago looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Strong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drago quickly recovers to half guard.
Strong seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Drago wants to control but Strong is keeping busy.

Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strong pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago is trying to maintain the position but Strong is very close to passing his half guard.
Strong tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strong decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Strong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drago is trying to control Strong's posture but Strong avoids it.

Strong decides to stand back up.
Strong fails with the takedown

so Drago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Strong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt

so Drago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drago trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Drago advances position into side control!

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.
Strong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Drago asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Strong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Strong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strong tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong is not content to let Drago control the position.
Strong is trying to buck Drago off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvaka Drago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Strong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drago on his heels. He'll look to pass Drago's guard now, I'm sure.
Strong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
Strong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drago's guard.

Strong stands up and waves to Drago to follow him.

Strong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

Strong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strong wants to stand up but Drago manages to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Strong tries for a takedown but Drago circles away easily

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago shoots in for a double leg but Strong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolfgang Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Drago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Strong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.
Drago 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.
Elvaka Drago has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong wants to get back to his feet but Drago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drago wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Drago stops Strong from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Elvaka Drago was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt

and Drago counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong wants to get back to his feet.
Drago is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drago looking to control but Strong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong trying desperately to get to his feet.
Drago tries to control but Strong wriggling away.
Strong tries to buck Drago off but he can't manage it.
Strong is trying to stand but he's just given Drago his back.
Strong looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A lull in the action here.
Strong wants to get back to his feet.
Drago controlling the position well here. Strong rolled but Drago kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elvaka Drago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Drago shoots in but Strong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wolfgang Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Strong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drago sprawls well initially but Strong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drago wants to control but Strong is keeping busy.
Drago misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Strong tries to stand but can't do so whilst Drago controls his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wants to control but Strong is keeping busy.
Strong tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Strong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drago is looking to regain half guard here but Strong keeps moving and retains side control.
Strong blocks the strikes from Drago.

Strong decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drago counters with a big head kick but Strong shrugs it off.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Strong.

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

Strong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drago is trying to defend but Strong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Strong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Drago.
Drago moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong wanted to stand there but Drago had control of the position.
Drago has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Strong wants to stand but Drago is controlling his posture from full guard.
Strong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Strong stands and steps away. Drago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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

Strong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drago sprawls well initially but Strong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Strong tries to stand but can't do so whilst Drago controls his leg.
Strong wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Drago uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Strong is looking to stand up but Drago won't let him.
Strong wants to stand and escape but instead Drago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Drago stops Strong from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Strong clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Strong tries for a takedown but Drago circles away easily
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Strong.

Strong decides to stand back up. Strong steps back and let's Drago get back to his feet.
Strong fails with the takedown

and Drago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Strong is looking to get back to is feet but Drago passes into side control.
Strong wants to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Drago controls the position.
Drago prevents Strong from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago prevents Strong from escaping the position.
Strong tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Strong holding both Drago 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drago is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Drago on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Strong is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Strong controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Drago struggling to keep hold of the position.
Strong wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago controls the action.
Strong is trying to get back to his feet but Drago has full control of the position and if anything, Strong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Drago's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strong trying to get back to his feet but Drago is in full control for now.
Strong is keeping busy.
Strong wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvaka Drago dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Strong tries for a takedown but Drago circles away easily

and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago prevents the takedown attempt.

Drago decides to pull guard.

Strong stands up from Drago's guard - Strong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Strong gets a double leg takedown into Drago's guard.
Strong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drago on the ground.
Strong tries to stand but Drago is controlling from the bottom.
Drago looking to control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Strong wants to stand but Drago is controlling his posture from full guard.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strong defends it easily.
Drago has a closed guard, preventing Strong from standing up.

Strong stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Strong gets a double leg takedown into Drago's guard.
Strong is looking to stand up but Drago won't let him.
Wolfgang Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to control the position but Strong postures up.

Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strong defends it easily.

Strong gets to his feet - Drago follows without any prompting.

Drago gets caught flat footed, as Strong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Strong tries to stand but Drago is controlling from the bottom.
Strong wants to stand and escape but instead Drago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago prevents Strong from getting back to his feet.
Strong is looking to stand back up but Drago counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Strong.
Drago wants to pass the guard but Strong is defending well.

Strong kicks off Drago and gets to his feet.

Strong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drago quickly recovers to half guard.

Strong stands up and beckons Drago to join him on the feet.

Strong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strong lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to keep Strong in close.
Strong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Strong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Strong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drago was covering up waiting for the punch and Strong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drago 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvaka Drago! Elvaka Drago retains his welterweight title!