PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Dravinski (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.

Diaz
vs
Dravinski

185 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Dravinski!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dravinski 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.
Dravinski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dravinski content to stall in guard here.
Dravinski stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dravinski working away.
Dravinski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravinski working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravinski is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Dravinski wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Dravinski in his half guard.
Dravinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz trying to hold on to Dravinski's head to control him but Dravinski postures up.
Dravinski controlling the action here.
Dravinski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Dravinski seems content to control.
Dravinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Dravinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sergey Dravinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dravinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.

Dravinski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Dravinski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dravinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Dravinski pushes his legs off easily.
Dravinski lands a couple of elbows.
Dravinski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dravinski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dravinski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dravinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dravinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dravinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dravinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Dravinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Dravinski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Dravinski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dravinski prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dravinski controls the position.
Diaz is trying to control Dravinski's posture but Dravinski avoids it.
Dravinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravinski landing strikes.
Dravinski is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dravinski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dravinski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diaz tries to buck Dravinski off but Dravinski is having none of it.
Dravinski working the ground and pound from side control.
Diaz is letting Dravinski control him for a moment.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dravinski connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz wants to control but Dravinski is keeping busy.
Dravinski lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dravinski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dravinski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dravinski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dravinski lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Dravinski has control of the leg.
Diaz trying to hold on to Dravinski's head to control him but Dravinski postures up.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Dravinski is proving a slippery customer.
Dravinski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dravinski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Dravinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dravinski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dravinski controls the position.
Dravinski is continuing to stall.
Dravinski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Dravinski the control monster continue. Boring.
Dravinski working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Dravinski controls the position.
Diaz wants to control but Dravinski postures up.
Diaz is being controlled here.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Dravinski is chipping away with strikes.
Dravinski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dravinski working the ground and pound.
Sergey Dravinski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dravinski in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski working away.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz is being controlled here.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Dravinski.
Dravinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Dravinski is avoiding it.

Dravinski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dravinski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dravinski working the ground and pound.
Dravinski is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dravinski cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Dravinski keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Dravinski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diaz is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Dravinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dravinski 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Dravinski!