PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drabek comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine. Olbrzymi Vlad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Drabek
vs
Vlad

195 cm
30
280 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

200 cm
37
313 lbs
30 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Golden Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Drabek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drabek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vlad to the mat! Vlad manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Drabek looking to pass the guard.
Drabek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vlad's guard.
Drabek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vlad's head.
Drabek throwing shots but Vlad is blocking nicely.
Drabek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vlad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drabek.
Drabek thows a huge punch but Vlad dodges it nicely.
Drabek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Vlad kicks off Drabek and gets to his feet.
A big right from Drabek misses.
Vlad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Vlad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drabek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vlad is in Drabek's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Drabek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drabek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vlad.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlad is looking to work some ground and pound but Drabek has wrist control.
Vlad throwing strikes from guard but Drabek blocks nicely.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vlad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drabek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.
Drabek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vlad.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Drabek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drabek looking for a sweep. Not yet Drabek, not yet.
Drabek is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Vlad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drabek is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vlad, into his guard.
Drabek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vlad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drabek is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlad has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drabek throws a big right hand that misses.
Drabek throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vlad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drabek looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drabek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drabek throws an elbow that misses. Vlad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drabek's guard. Nice move by Vlad!
Vlad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vlad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drabek is pulling down on Vlad's head. It's preventing any offense from Vlad, at least for the moment.
Vlad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drabek's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drabek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vlad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vlad lands a couple of elbows.
Vlad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlad wants to stand but Drabek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vlad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drabek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vlad manages to get himself to full guard.
Drabek won't allow Vlad to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Drabek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vlad avoids the body shot from Drabek.
Vlad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlad tries to clinch but Drabek moves out of range.
Vlad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Drabek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vlad to the mat! Vlad manages to get full guard.
Drabek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vlad wants to sweep but no luck.
Drabek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drabek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Vlad has his feet on Drabek's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - Drabek circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Drabek with that takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Drabek.
Vlad blocks a jab.

Vlad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Vlad decides to stand and escape the position.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Drabek enables Vlad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drabek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vlad stopping the sweep attempt from Drabek.
Jeff Drabek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drabek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drabek is trying to control the position but Vlad postures up.
Vlad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vlad preventing the sweep.
Vlad postures up in Drabek's guard and throws a big left but Drabek blocks it.
Drabek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drabek controlling Vlad's posture.

Vlad gets to his feet. Drabek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drabek staying out of range there.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.

Vlad instigates a clinch.

Drabek ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drabek no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vlad is fighting to break Drabek's control of his arms but Drabek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vlad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vlad postures up in Drabek's guard and throws a big left but Drabek blocks it.
Vlad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drabek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vlad throws a big elbow that misses.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Drabek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vlad throws a big right hand that misses.
Vlad stands and throws Drabek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drabek is not content to let Vlad control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad advances to full mount.
Drabek takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drabek wants to hold on but Vlad pushes him away.
Vlad misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olbrzymi Vlad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Vlad tries to clinch up but Drabek circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad wants to clinch.
Vlad is looking to clinch but Drabek is avoiding it.
Vlad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.

Drabek dives in and scores a takedown into Vlad's guard.
Drabek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drabek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drabek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drabek won't allow Vlad to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek landing with the ground and pound.
Drabek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Vlad has his feet on Drabek's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Vlad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drabek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vlad is in Drabek's guard.
Drabek is pulling down on Vlad's head to control his posture.
Vlad stands up over Drabek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vlad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drabek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vlad is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Drabek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drabek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vlad with a nice head shot there.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Drabek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drabek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vlad being controlled here momentarily.
Vlad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vlad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vlad postures up in Drabek's guard and throws a big left but Drabek blocks it.
Vlad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Drabek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad wanted to stand there but Drabek had control of the position.
Drabek looking to control.
Drabek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vlad gets to his feet - Drabek follows without any prompting.

Vlad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Drabek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vlad gets to his feet. Drabek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vlad gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Vlad lands a takedown into guard.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drabek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vlad is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drabek trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olbrzymi Vlad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vlad 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olbrzymi Vlad!