PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Sakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rock Me Sexy Jesus -Jesus Himself. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Drago
vs
Sakes

183 cm
26
215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

200 cm
27
240 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Sakes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drago swivels and escapes.
Sakes tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakes.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakes.
Sakes misses with a two punch combination.
Sakes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drago avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sakes.
Drago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drago stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakes. Sakes gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drago avoids it really well and circles away.
Drago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago leaves Sakes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakes circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakes looks for a takedown but Drago sprawls well.
Drago throws a jab when Sakes was well out of range.

Drago clinches with his opponent.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakes trying to control the position but instead, Drago has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakes into the cage.
Drago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sakes looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
Drago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drago will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sakes up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
A hook to the body from Drago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drago.
Come on Drago - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
Drago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Drago.
A left hand lands to the body for Drago.
A short right from Drago.
Nice body punch from Drago - that landed with a thud.
Drago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drago gets through Sakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drago lands a right hand.
Drago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
Drago lands a shot to the body.
Drago digs a right hand underneath Sakes's ribcage. Sakes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Drago.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Drago.
Stalling in the clinch from Drago.
Drago lands a body punch.
Drago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sakes.
Sakes takes a shot to the head.
Drago works on Sakes's body with a couple of short punches.
Drago slows down the pace here.
Drago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drago presses Sakes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drago lands with a light punch inside.
Drago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakes or not.
Drago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drago lands a right hand.
Drago lands with a left to the head.
Drago lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sakes blocking some punches.
Drago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drago.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakes tries to stall but Drago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Drago.
Drago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
Sakes can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drago.
Drago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Drago.
Drago lands a left hand.
Sakes wants a takedown.
Drago lands a left hand.
Drago is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sakes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sakes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.

Sakes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan 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.

Some wild striking there from Drago.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Sakes shoots in.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakes can do to turn this around?

Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land.
Drago scores with a hook to the body.
Sakes is trying to drag Drago to the mat but Drago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
Drago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakess head.
Sakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sakes can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drago - that landed with a thud.
Drago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short body shot lands from Drago as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago digs a right hand into Sakes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakes's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands an uppercut.
Drago lands a shot to the body.
Drago lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Drago.
A left hand lands to the body for Drago.
Drago lands a nice shot to the body.
Drago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drago lands a right hand.
Drago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sakes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago digs a right hand underneath Sakes's ribcage. Sakes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Drago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivan Drago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Drago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakess head.
Drago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
Sakes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drago just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sakes.

Sakes manages to break the clinch.

Sakes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago struggling a bit here.
Drago is looking for a sweep.

Sakes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sakes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drago tries to get out of the position.

Sakes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Sakes is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sakes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Sakes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.

Sakes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sakes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Sakes is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sakes stands up and beckons Drago to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Drago tries to clinch but Sakes moves out of range.
Sakes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakes tests Drago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drago avoids the head kick by Sakes.
Sakes tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago blocks a head kick by Sakes.
Nice takedown defense from Drago. No joy for Sakes on that attempt.
Drago scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakes, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drago.
Sakes is trying to break the clinch but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
Drago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Drago.
Sakes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakes or not.
Sakes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drago lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Drago.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakes takes a shot to the head.
Drago pushes Sakes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drago pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drago lands with a right to the head.
Jesus Sakes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago digs a right hand into Sakes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakes's gas tank.
Drago gets through Sakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sakes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
A body shot lands from Drago.
Drago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Drago.
Sakes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago wants to stall.
Drago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sakes works on Drago's body with a couple of short punches.
Drago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Drago.
Drago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drago lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Drago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakes or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sakes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sakes wants a takedown but no success here.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sakes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
Drago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
Drago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drago digs a right hand underneath Sakes's ribcage. Sakes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
Sakes is trying to stall.
Drago gets through Sakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sakes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drago lands a shot to the body.
Drago lands a body punch.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Sakes is looking to control Drago's arms but Drago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sakes has his back to the cage.
Sakes tries to break the clinch but Drago is controlling the position.
Drago scores with a hook to the body.
Drago cracks Sakes with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is working Sakes over against the cage.
Drago lands an uppercut.
Drago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Drago.
Drago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sakes's efforts to push away.
Drago lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakes backwards.
Drago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drago lands a body shot.
Sakes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drago smiles and moves away.
Sakes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Drago.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakes scores with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drago, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!