PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown - Living In America. Reed has chosen Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royal as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Drago
vs
Reed

190 cm
29
220 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

190 cm
22
213 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

RIOT Fightwear

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 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Reed!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick
and Drago counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Drago throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Oliver Reed has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reed. Drago shrugs it off though.
Drago cracks the inside of Reed's front leg.
Reed dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drago is able to avoid easily.
Drago takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed moves out of range as Drago strikes.
Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drago throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Drago scores with a jab to the body.
Reed takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Reed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drago throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a nice leg kick.
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Reed throws a low kick but Drago moves out of range easily.
Drago misses with a head kick.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Drago throws a sloppy body shot
and Reed counters with a big head kick but Drago shrugs it off.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drago's sensitive parts.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Drago misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago tried to score with a low kick but Reed checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Reed misses
and Drago counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reed's knee momentarily.
Reed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drago blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed walks into a left hand.
Drago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reed throws a low kick but Drago avoids it.
Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Drago avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drago lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Drago throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a nice body kick.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed slips a jab from Drago.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Reed throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Reed delivers a nice body kick.
Reed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drago's calf.
Drago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drago takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Reed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Drago down.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reed.
Drago will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed wants to slow Drago down by chopping away at his legs.
Reed throws a push kick but Drago slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Drago misses.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Drago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Drago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat.
Reed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Reed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Drago misses with a double jab
and Reed counters with an inside leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
Reed throws a low kick but Drago moves out of range easily.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it.
Drago moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Drago might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Reed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Drago does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed throws a leg kick but Drago checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reed.
Nice body kick from Reed.
Jab by Drago.
Drago checks a low kick from Reed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
Reed lands a head kick. Drago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reed throws a front kick that sends Drago stumbling back into the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Drago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Drago down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reed misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it.
Drago checks a low kick from Reed.
Drago avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Drago.
Drago throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drago.
Reed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Drago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reed counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage!
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Reed cracks Drago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Reed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Drago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Drago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Oliver Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed thumps Drago with a low kick.
Reed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed fakes the leg kick and cracks Drago in the body.
Drago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drago's calf.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Drago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reed lands a high kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Reed lands a head kick. Drago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Drago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Reed lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reed. Drago shrugs it off though.
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Reed.
Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drago's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reed thows a body kick. Drago tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oliver Reed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Reed delivers a nice body kick.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed scores with a head kick. Drago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed feints and then cracks Drago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drago down.
A good leg kick by Reed.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Drago moved away.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed counters with a low kick, right behind Drago 's knee.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Drago's torso.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drago's sensitive parts.
Reed lands a front kick.
Reed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drago.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed scores with a nice body kick.
Reed throws a head kick that Drago semi-blocks.
Reed connects with a leg kick. Drago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drago.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago avoids a kick to the body.
Reed throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drago if he has to take too many more of those.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Drago avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Reed connects with a leg kick. Drago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drago's sensitive parts.
Drago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Reed cracks the inside of Drago's front leg.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reed.
Reed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drago at a distance.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Reed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drago's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Drago walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Drago misses with a body shot
and Reed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drago's knee momentarily.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drago takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Reed.
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick that Drago semi-blocks.
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oliver Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Drago shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed lands a front kick.
Reed scores with a head kick. Drago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reed 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Reed!