PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samvel Gyozalyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Drake has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Drake
vs
Gyozalyan

178 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samvel Gyozalyan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drake clinches up with Gyozalyan and pushes him back against the cage.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Gyozalyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Gyozalyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gyozalyan looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gyozalyans head.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gyozalyan.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake gets through Gyozalyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Nice body punch from Drake.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Drake works on Gyozalyan's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Drake.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gyozalyan's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Drake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gyozalyan takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Gyozalyan is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Gyozalyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands a body punch.
Gyozalyan working hard to break the clinch.
Drake cracks Gyozalyan with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Gyozalyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gyozalyan can't break the clinch.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake presses Gyozalyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Drake.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake cracks Gyozalyan with a nice body shot.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake works on Gyozalyan's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake keeps control of Gyozalyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Gyozalyan can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Gyozalyan wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake has Gyozalyan pressed against the cage, preventing Gyozalyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gyozalyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake presses Gyozalyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gyozalyan takes a shot to the head.
Gyozalyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Gyozalyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Drake.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Gyozalyan can't break the clinch.
A short left from Drake.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gyozalyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Drake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Drake has closed the distance and engaged Gyozalyan in a clinch.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake keeps control of Gyozalyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gyozalyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Marcus Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Drake.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake presses Gyozalyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gyozalyan.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gyozalyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gyozalyan can do to turn this around?
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Gyozalyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Good body shot from Drake.
Gyozalyan can't break the clinch.
Drake cracks Gyozalyan with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Gyozalyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Drake.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
A short right from Drake.
Drake presses Gyozalyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake prevents Gyozalyan from breaking the clinch.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gyozalyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake cracks Gyozalyan with a nice body shot.
Gyozalyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake lands a body punch.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Gyozalyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gyozalyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Gyozalyan tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch.
Gyozalyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Gyozalyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Drake.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Drake prevents Gyozalyan from breaking the clinch.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake works on Gyozalyan's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake prevents Gyozalyan from breaking the clinch.

Gyozalyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gyozalyan throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.

Drake gets a clinch.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake keeps control of Gyozalyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Drake.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gyozalyan.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Gyozalyan tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Gyozalyan tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Gyozalyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Drake.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gyozalyan tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Drake dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samvel Gyozalyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gyozalyan misses with a straight right.
Gyozalyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gyozalyan throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Gyozalyan throws a big shot that misses.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Drake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drake cracks Gyozalyan with a nice body shot.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drake works on Gyozalyan's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake prevents Gyozalyan from breaking the clinch.
Gyozalyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Gyozalyan's head.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Gyozalyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Good body shot from Drake.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Gyozalyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gyozalyan's efforts to push away.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gyozalyan.
Samvel Gyozalyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Gyozalyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Gyozalyan tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Drake.
A body shot lands from Drake.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake works on Gyozalyan's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gyozalyan is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake presses Gyozalyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
Gyozalyan tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Gyozalyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gyozalyan tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gyozalyan's efforts to push away.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Drake.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gyozalyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcus Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gyozalyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Gyozalyan wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake keeps control of Gyozalyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake prevents Gyozalyan from breaking the clinch.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Gyozalyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake lands a body shot.
Gyozalyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Drake!