PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Florencio Dragovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vijzera Wangva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragovich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Mages - Assault of the Silver Dragons. Vijzera Wangva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dragovich
vs
Wangva

183 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
183 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Florencio Dragovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vijzera Wangva!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangva ducks under a wild hook from Dragovich.
Wangva lands with a slapping head kick.
Wangva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wangva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dragovich blocks a head kick by Wangva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wangva.
Wangva misses with a hook.
Dragovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wangva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragovich looks to throw the jab but Wangva is out of range.
Dragovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wangva.
Dragovich loads up on a big right hand but Wangva slips the punch.
Dragovich looks to throw the jab but Wangva is out of range.
Wangva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wangva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wangva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dragovich's head.
Wangva wants to slow Dragovich down by chopping away at his legs.

Dragovich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wangva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dragovich is in Wangva's guard.
Wangva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dragovich postures up in Wangva's guard and throws a big left but Wangva blocks it.
Dragovich stops Wangva from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wangva 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragovich throwing strikes from guard but Wangva blocks nicely.
Dragovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wangva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dragovich thows a big elbow that misses.
Dragovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dragovich is working Wangva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wangva controlling the position.
Dragovich throwing strikes from guard but Wangva blocks nicely.
Wangva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dragovich is controlling him.
Dragovich thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragovich is pushing down on Wangva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangva is fighting to maintain full guard but Dragovich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wangva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dragovich.
Wangva is looking to control Dragovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wangva avoid being mounted?
Dragovich misses with a head shot. Wangva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dragovich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wangva is on top in guard.
Dragovich wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wangva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wangva won't allow Dragovich to sweep him here.
Wangva trying to control but Dragovich is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dragovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragovich, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dragovich is working hard here to advance position.
Wangva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dragovich 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.
Dragovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dragovich tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dragovich is trying to keep Wangva in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dragovich misses the shot to the body.
Dragovich misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragovich misses the target.
Dragovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wangva as he avoids it easily.
Dragovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wangva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dragovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wangva.

Dragovich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dragovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wangva wants to control but Dragovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wangva is looking for a sweep. Dragovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dragovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Florencio Dragovich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dragovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Wangva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Wangva misses.
Dragovich staying out of range there.

Dragovich gets a takedown into half guard.
Dragovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dragovich works his way into full mount!
Wangva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragovich lands a heavy elbow.
Wangva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Dragovich.
Dragovich is landing with some decent strikes but Wangva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wangva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dragovich thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dragovich misses with a head shot.
Dragovich thowing shots but they're missing.
Dragovich lands a nice shot to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Dragovich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wangva regains half guard.
Dragovich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wangva wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangva is pressing down on Dragovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wangva 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.
Dragovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wangva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dragovich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wangva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dragovich.
Wangva controls Dragovich momentarily but Dragovich frees himself.
Wangva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dragovich throws and elbow that misses. Wangva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dragovich's guard. Nice move by Wangva!
Dragovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dragovich 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dragovich trying to keep a closed guard but Wangva is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wangva keeps Dragovich at a distance using the push kick.
Wangva throws a head kick that misses.
Wangva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wangva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dragovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wangva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dragovich checks it well.
Wangva scores with a spinning back kick!
Wangva is looking to chop away at Dragovich's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangva motions for Dragovich to come forward. Wangva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragovich avoids the body shot from Wangva.
Dragovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wangva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wangva scoring well with a low kick there.
Wangva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wangva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragovich. That did some damage!
Dragovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Wangva circles away.
Wangva lands a head kick!
Wangva scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Wangva.
Jab from Dragovich.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragovich misses with an uppercut.
Wangva tried to score with a low kick but Dragovich checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Wangva.
Dragovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vijzera Wangva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wangva is looking to slow Dragovich down with leg kicks.
Wangva tries a head kick but it misses.
Wangva moves out of range as Dragovich strikes.
Dragovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wangva circles away.
Dragovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wangva blocks a jab.
Wangva throws a wild body kick that Dragovich sees coming a mile off.
Dragovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Wangva.
Wangva scores with a jab to the head.
Wangva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wangva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wangva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wangva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragovich. That did some damage!
Dragovich throws a series of punches but Wangva moves out of range.
Wangva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wangva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wangva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Wangva.
Vijzera Wangva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangva throws a push kick but Dragovich slaps the foot to one side.
Dragovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragovich. Wangva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wangva. That one must have hurt.
Wangva throws a low kick, looking for Dragovich's leg but Dragovich calmly moves out of range.
Dragovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wangva.
Vijzera Wangva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragovich scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick from Wangva lands but Dragovich takes it in his stride.
Dragovich throws a jab when Wangva was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wangva misses the target.
Wangva throws a low kick but Dragovich moves out of range easily.
Wangva tries to land a leg kick but Dragovich saw it coming and moves away.
Dragovich wants to clinch.
Wangva slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangva ducks under a wild hook from Dragovich.
Wangva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dragovich looks to throw the jab but Wangva is out of range.
Wangva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wangva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wangva wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florencio Dragovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wangva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dragovich checks a leg kick.

Dragovich darts in and clinches Wangva up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dragovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wangva pulls his leg out and moves away.
A shot to the body from Dragovich misses
and Wangva counters with a head kick.
Dragovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dragovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dragovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wangva to score with a decent uppercut.
Wangva scores with a nice head shot.
Wangva moves in looking to clinch but Dragovich pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragovich throws an overhand right that lands on Wangva's shoulder, as Wangva tries to avoid the shot.
Wangva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragovich.
Wangva lands a head kick. Dragovich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wangva.
Wangva's corner calls for a 1-2. Wangva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Dragovich misses.
The fighters circling - Dragovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wangva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wangva scores with a jab. Dragovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wangva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragovich misses with a jab to the body
and Wangva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dragovich's knee momentarily.
Vijzera Wangva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wangva is looking to land body kicks.
Wangva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dragovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wangva throws the kick towards the body but Dragovich avoids it.
Wangva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragovich throws a lazy right hand but Wangva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragovich misses with a few strikes there.
Dragovich throws a shot from downtown. Wangva moves away and avoids it.
Wangva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wangva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wangva throws a low kick but Dragovich avoids it.
Dragovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wangva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dragovich looks to throw the jab but Wangva is out of range.
Dragovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wangva counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangva misses with a straight right.
Dragovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wangva.
Dragovich misses with a hook to the body
and Wangva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dragovich's knee momentarily.
Wangva throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragovich takes one to the chin there.
Dragovich wants to clinch.
Dragovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wangva just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vijzera Wangva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wangva 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vijzera Wangva!