PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ming Chi Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chi Young
vs
Dragunov

184 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ming Chi Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chi Young circles away.

Chi Young changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dragunov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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Chi Young goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dragunov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chi Young but great work by Dragunov.
Chi Young is looking for a sweep.

Dragunov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chi Young struggling a bit here.
Chi Young is looking to regain half guard here but Dragunov keeps moving and retains side control.
Chi Young manages to get back to half guard.
Chi Young tries to roll over but Dragunov keeps him under control.
Chi Young is refusing to be controlled, as Dragunov sits in half guard.

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

Chi Young gets caught flat footed, as Dragunov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Chi Young working for a triangle but Dragunov defends it easily.
Dragunov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dragunov looking to pass the guard.
Dragunov wants to control from the top but Chi Young keeps moving.
Dragunov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dragunov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dragunov won't allow Chi Young to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chi Young has his takedown stuffed

and Dragunov counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi Young manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dragunov's best efforts.
Chi Young is trying to get back to full guard.
Dragunov is keen to just control but Chi Young is a slippery customer.
Chi Young moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chi Young pulls Dragunov in close to prevent any damage.

Dragunov drops back looking for a leg! Chi Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chi Young manages to kick Dragunov off! Dragunov jumps back into Chi Young's guard.
Dragunov looks gassed!
Chi Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Chi Young, not yet.
Chi Young seems keen to control Dragunov's posture.
Dragunov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov wants to pass the guard but Chi Young is keeping the position.
Chi Young looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dragunov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chi Young pulls Dragunov in close to prevent any damage.
Chi Young trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chi Young trying to keep a closed guard but Dragunov is proving a slippery customer.
Chi Young wants to sweep here but Dragunov controlling him for the moment.
Chi Young working a defensive guard but Dragunov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Chi Young tries to buck Dragunov off but Dragunov is having none of it.
Dragunov wants to control but Chi Young is keeping him busy.
Chi Young can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chi Young as he jumps to the side.

Chi Young drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chi Young preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chi Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dragunov trying to control the position.
Chi Young pushing down on Dragunov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chi Young seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dragunov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dragunov is looking to control Chi Young's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dragunov avoid being mounted?
Dragunov is looking to improve his position.
Chi Young trying to control the action but Dragunov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei Dragunov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dragunov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chi Young regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chi Young manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chi Young controlling the position easily from mount.
Dragunov tries to lock up and control but Chi Young gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chi Young putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dragunov is working to get back to half guard.
Chi Young works his way to his opponent's back.

Chi Young is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dragunov is defending well though. Chi Young let's go of the attempt for now.
Dragunov is breathing heavily.
Chi Young tries to keep control of the position but Dragunov is staying busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov tries to roll but Chi Young sticks to his back.
Chi Young trying to control momentarily.

Chi Young is persistently looking for the submission but Dragunov is defending it well.
Chi Young is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Chi Young gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Chi Young gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Chi Young apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Chi Young looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dragunov!
Dragunov wants to control but Chi Young is having none of it.
Dragunov is looking to get to half guard.
Chi Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dragunov is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dragunov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chi Young tries to control but Dragunov wriggling away.
Dragunov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Dragunov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chi Young.
Chi Young lands a big shot there that rocks Dragunov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dragunov is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chi Young working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chi Young cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chi Young is landing with some decent strikes but Dragunov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chi Young wants to control the pace but Dragunov is squirming around nicely.
Chi Young prevents Dragunov from getting the reversal.
Dragunov tries to hold on but Chi Young pushes him away.
Chi Young trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chi Young landing shots from mount.
Dragunov tries to hold on but Chi Young postures up.
Dragunov is squirming around, avoiding Chi Young's attempts to control the action.
Dragunov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ming Chi Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Chi Young working for a submission but Dragunov is keeping him at bay.
Chi Young controlling his opponent.
Chi Young's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dragunov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dragunov tries to hold on but Chi Young postures up.

Chi Young has control of Dragunov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dragunov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dragunov is looking to improve his position but Chi Young isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ming Chi Young dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Chi Young drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dragunov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chi Young postures up.
Chi Young wants to control from the top but Dragunov keeps moving.
Chi Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chi Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dragunov 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.
Chi Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Dragunov working for a triangle but Chi Young defends it easily.
Dragunov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragunov keeping moving, preventing Chi Young from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dragunov closes the distance and clinches up with Chi Young, looking for a takedown. Dragunov pushes Chi Young against the cage but Chi Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chi Young.
Chi Young trying to control the action but Dragunov is working from the bottom.
Chi Young taking a breather here.
Chi Young throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Dragunov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dragunov is not content to let Chi Young control the position.

Chi Young thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov is looking to regain half guard here but Chi Young keeps moving and retains side control.

Chi Young tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chi Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chi Young has his takedown stuffed

and Dragunov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chi Young won't be happy with that.

Dragunov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chi Young can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dragunov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chi Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chi Young is trying to control Dragunov's posture but Dragunov avoids it.
Chi Young gets back to half guard.
Chi Young makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chi Young.
Dragunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chi Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chi Young wants to sweep here but Dragunov controlling him for the moment.

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.

Dragunov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chi Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Chi Young, not yet.
Chi Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chi Young wants to sweep but no luck.
Chi Young keeping moving, preventing Dragunov from controlling successfully.
Dragunov looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dragunov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Chi Young shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chi Young is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ming Chi Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chi Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ming Chi Young!