PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Baskova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Baskova
vs
Drake

182 cm
19
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
185 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Baskova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Drake!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baskova clinches.
Drake trying to stall but Baskova improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.

It looks like Patrick Baskova has been cut.
Baskova avoids a wild elbow strike from Drake.
Drake tries to pull guard but Baskova won't allow it.
Baskova has Drake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baskova backwards.

Baskova breaks the clinch.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baskova needs to keep his hands up - Drake had a free shot at his head there.

Oooooh!!! Drake has knocked Baskova down with a huge combo! Drake steps away and waves a wobbly Baskova back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Baskova is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Baskova covering up! Drake comes in with a big uppercut and Baskova goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Albert Drake!
Our winner, Albert Drake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.