PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yamamoto Drukato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bidlo Gasparyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto Drukato had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Drukato
vs
Gasparyan

165 cm
25
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yamamoto Drukato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bidlo Gasparyan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gasparyan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gasparyan lands in his opponent's guard.
Gasparyan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Gasparyan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gasparyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drukato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gasparyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drukato's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bidlo Gasparyan.

Drukato forces Gasparyan back against the cage and clinches.

Drukato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gasparyan uses from the top position.
Gasparyan looking to sit in guard and control but Drukato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Drukato controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drukato trying to control the position from guard on top but Gasparyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gasparyan managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drukato postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gasparyan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drukato, into his guard.
Gasparyan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drukato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gasparyan defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drukato shoots in for a takedown but Gasparyan shows good takedown defense.
Drukato is breathing heavily.

Drukato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gasparyan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gasparyan struggling a bit here.

Drukato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gasparyan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drukato's guard! Nice work there by Gasparyan!

Gasparyan stands up and waves to Drukato to follow him.

Gasparyan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gasparyan slows the pace down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gasparyan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drukato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gasparyan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drukato will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Gasparyan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drukato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gasparyan controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drukato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gasparyan's waist but Gasparyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drukato off to one side.

Gasparyan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drukato is letting Gasparyan control him for a moment.

Gasparyan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drukato has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gasparyan but great work by Drukato.
Gasparyan is trying to improve his position.
Gasparyan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drukato's best efforts.
Gasparyan is looking for a sweep. Drukato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gasparyan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Drukato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drukato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gasparyan defends it well.
Drukato wants to take a breather but Gasparyan is having none of it.
Gasparyan is controlling Drukato's trapped leg to prevent Drukato from advancing to side control.

Drukato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gasparyan defends it well.

Drukato is trying to work for a kimura but Gasparyan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Gasparyan is defending against the submission attempts here by Drukato.
Bidlo Gasparyan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Drukato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gasparyan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drukato.

Drukato trying to work for an americana but Gasparyan has managed to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drukato wants to control from the top but Gasparyan keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gasparyan can do anything to dispel that myth.

Drukato drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gasparyan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drukato has Gasparyan in his guard.
Gasparyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bidlo Gasparyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gasparyan shoots in and bounces Drukato off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Gasparyan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gasparyan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Drukato screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gasparyan! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bidlo Gasparyan!