PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaname Tosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tosen
vs
Dragov

175 cm
27
162 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

165 cm
27
160 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaname Tosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Dragov.
Dragov tries to clinch but Tosen is having none of it.
Valko Dragov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dragov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tosen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dragov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tosen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dragov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dragov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tosen trying to control but Dragov postures up.
Dragov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dragov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tosen to regain full guard.
Dragov working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dragov has gone for a leg lock! Tosen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dragov's guard.
Dragov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov slips nicely into half guard.
Tosen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dragov.
Dragov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tosen!
Tosen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dragov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragov trying to control but Tosen is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov looking to finish with strikes here!
Dragov scoring with strikes but Tosen is staying in there.
Dragov with shots to the head and body - Tosen looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Dragov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragov thowing shots but they're missing.
Tosen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragov tries to control but Tosen wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tosen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Dragov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tosen regains half guard.
Tosen tries to get to full guard but Dragov has control of the leg.
Dragov is looking to advance position but Tosen won't allow it.
Dragov works his way into side control.
Tosen can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tosen is avoiding damage well.
Tosen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Dragov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dragov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tosen keeps working.

Dragov is trying to get an arm triangle but Tosen is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragov tries to advance to mount but Tosen instead regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valko Dragov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dragov misses with a hook

and Tosen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dragov's guard now.
Tosen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tosen trying to control but Dragov is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dragov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tosen's guard.

Tosen working for submissions but it's allowed Dragov to get to half guard.
Tosen is looking to improve his position.
Tosen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov throwing shots but Tosen is blocking nicely.
Valko Dragov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragov is keen to just control but Tosen is a slippery customer.
Dragov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tosen defending well though.
Dragov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tosen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dragov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tosen to regain full guard.
Tosen keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.
Dragov stands up over Tosen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov looking to sit in guard and control but Tosen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dragov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dragov 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.
Dragov working a defensive guard here.
Tosen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dragov's guard.
Dragov wants to improve his position but Tosen is controlling well.
Tosen is trying to control. Dragov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragov taking some punishment here, with Tosen in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov moves into full guard.
Dragov is trying to keep Tosen in close.
Tosen 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.
Dragov wants to hit a switch here but Tosen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dragov there!
Tosen prevents Dragov from getting the reversal.
Tosen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tosen trying to control but Dragov is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is trying desperately to improve position.
Tosen fails to advance to Dragov's back.
Dragov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dragov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragov throws a strike from the bottom but Tosen passes into side control!
Tosen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dragov's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valko Dragov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dragov shoots for a takedown but Tosen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Dragov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tosen on his heels. He'll look to pass Tosen's guard now, I'm sure.
Dragov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tosen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dragov trying to control but Tosen is working from the bottom.
Tosen keeping full guard, as Dragov tries to pass.
Dragov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tosen's guard.
Tosen wants to control but Dragov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dragov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tosen keeps working.
Dragov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov with the ground and pound but Tosen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dragov trying to control but Tosen is working from the bottom.
Dragov lands a couple of digs.
Tosen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tosen, not yet.
Tosen has momentary wrist control but Dragov slips an elbow through the middle.
Tosen keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.

Dragov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tosen keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dragov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dragov trying to control the action but Tosen is working from the bottom.
Tosen is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen is not content to let Dragov control the position.
The ground and pound from Dragov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dragov tries to score with some ground and pound. Tosen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dragov works to advance to full mount. Tosen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dragov lands a big elbow.
Dragov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Tosen slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Kaname Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tosen is looking for a sweep. Dragov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is looking to take a break and control but Tosen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dragov misses with a head shot. Tosen uses the momentum to regain guard.

Tosen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dragov throwing strikes from guard but Tosen blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragov trying to control but Tosen is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valko Dragov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dragov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valko Dragov!
After winning the bout, Valko Dragov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.