PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago's entrance music is We Steady Mobbin!. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Drago
vs
White

193 cm
32
205 lbs
21 - 16 - 1

184 cm
19
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank White!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drago rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Drago.

Drago darts in and clinches White up against the cage.

Drago manages to break the clinch.
White scores with a one two! Drago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drago avoids the body shot from White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Drago. That snapped White's head back.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
Drago checks a low kick from White.
White throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.
White shoots in but Drago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drago throws a combination that misses
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
Khal Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White looks to land a right hand but Drago moved out of range.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from White.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank White.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.

White gets tackled into the cage by Drago. Drago maintains the clinch.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago scores with a kick to the midsection.
Drago throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White looks to land a left hand but Drago moved out of range nicely.
Frank White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White misses the body punch
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drago - that will leave a mark!
White walks into a stiff left hand from Drago.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as White lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drago doesn't seem phased though.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Drago has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.

Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drago as he jumps to the side.

White tries to keep at a distance but Drago has taken the fight into the clinch.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
White jabs Drago to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a lazy right hand but Drago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from White.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drago throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drago defends it nicely.
White throws a leg kick

and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drago as White tries to tie him up.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Danga de danga de dang - Drago scores with a four punch combination!
White misses the body punch

and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
White tries to stall but Drago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Drago rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White misses with an uppercut.
Frank White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drago tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drago swinging wildly here.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White tries to keep at a distance but Drago has taken the fight into the clinch.

Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Drago.
Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Drago has taken the fight to the clinch.

Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drago counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Khal Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White misses with a left hand

and Drago counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
White misses with a body shot.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drago rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White throws a leg kick but Drago checks it.
Drago tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White misses with a looping left.
Drago wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
White throws a lazy head kick

and Drago counters by clinching up.
White trying to stall but Drago improves his position.

Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White dives in and grabs Drago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes down on White's head and hops out.
Nice body punch from White.
White missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for White.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.
Drago tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drago walks into a straight right hand from White.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Drago moves into the clinch.

Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
White misses with a looping left.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White looks to land a combination but Drago avoids it well.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drago goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Drago tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Drago wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White misses with a takedown
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.
Drago tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Drago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White misses with the combination.

Drago has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.

Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
White tries to land a leg kick but Drago saw it coming and moves away.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a double jab.
White lands a body shot.
White digs a good body shot into Drago's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Drago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
White misses with a leg kick
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.

Drago drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White working hard to break the clinch.

Drago is trying to trip White. He has hold of a leg but White is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Drago persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White has control of Drago's left arm, preventing Drago from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Drago stands up and waves to White to follow him.
Drago is looking to clinch.
White throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and moves out of range.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
White scores with a hook to the body. Drago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White lands a jab to Drago's midsection.
White misses with a body punch
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.
White misses with a double jab.
White misses with a shot to the body

and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Drago won't allow it.
White tries to stall but Drago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Drago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khal Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Drago wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.

Drago closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White misses the jab.
Drago slips a jab and a cross from White.

Drago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drago prevents White from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Drago manages to break the clinch.

Drago drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Drago throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khal Drago.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank White!
Frank White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.