PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Cumblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragoslav comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Indestructible. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Dragoslav
vs
Cumblood

188 cm
26
273 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

181 cm
27
250 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Dragoslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Cumblood!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cumblood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dragoslav!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dragoslav avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cumblood.
Dragoslav sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dragoslav is looking for a sweep. Cumblood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cumblood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dragoslav's head.
Dragoslav manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cumblood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dragoslav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Dragoslav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cumblood defends it easily.
Dragoslav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cumblood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragoslav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cumblood preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cumblood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragoslav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cumblood has managed to get both his arms back between Dragoslav's legs - danger averted.
Cumblood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cumblood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cumblood being controlled here momentarily.
Cumblood throws a big right hand that misses.
Dragoslav working a defensive guard here.
Dragoslav looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragoslav, not yet.

Dragoslav kicks Cumblood off and gets to his feet.
Cumblood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dragoslav counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragoslav not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dragoslav wants to pass the guard but Cumblood is keeping the position.

Cumblood is looking for a triangle but Dragoslav pushes his legs off easily.
Dragoslav trying to control but Cumblood is working from the bottom.

Cumblood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragoslav can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dragoslav advances to half guard.
Dragoslav sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Dragoslav decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav throws out a powerful jab.
Cumblood with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dragoslav counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Cumblood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dragoslav defends well.
Cumblood keeping moving, preventing Dragoslav from controlling successfully.

Cumblood is looking for a triangle but Dragoslav pushes his legs off easily.
Dragoslav has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dragoslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Cumblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cumblood looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cumblood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dragoslav got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cumblood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dragoslav has managed to get both his arms back between Cumblood's legs - danger averted.
Cumblood throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Cumblood has his foot on Dragoslav's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dragoslav works his way back into a safe position though.
Dragoslav wants to control from the top but Cumblood keeps moving.
Dragoslav tries to stand but Cumblood is controlling from the bottom.
Cumblood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dragoslav wants to hold on but Cumblood pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragoslav is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikola Dragoslav dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dragoslav drives through and clinches with Cumblood against the cage.

Dragoslav gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cumblood is trying to maintain the position but Dragoslav is very close to passing his half guard.
Cumblood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nikola Dragoslav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dragoslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Cumblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cumblood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dragoslav is aware though and is defending well.
Cumblood trying to strike off his back.
Dragoslav would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dragoslav postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Cumblood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dragoslav gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragoslav wants to control from the top but Cumblood keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav with a flurry of punches that miss.

Cumblood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dragoslav defends it easily.
Dragoslav postures up and lands a big shot to Cumblood's brow.

Cumblood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dragoslav doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dragoslav manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dragoslav slips nicely into half guard.
Dragoslav looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dragoslav scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav is trying to control the action in half guard but Cumblood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cumblood is looking for a sweep. Dragoslav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dragoslav is trying to control. Cumblood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cumblood wants to control but Dragoslav is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cumblood is looking for a sweep. Dragoslav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragoslav tries to pass to full mount but Cumblood defends it.

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

Cumblood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dragoslav seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Cumblood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cumblood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dragoslav working over Cumblood with some ground and pound. Cumblood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dragoslav lands a big shot there that rocks Cumblood but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dragoslav breaks from Cumblood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dragoslav can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cumblood is looking to escape.
Dragoslav punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cumblood is looking to improve his position but Dragoslav isn't that keen on the idea.
Dragoslav lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragoslav looking to control but Cumblood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cumblood tries to lock up and control but Dragoslav gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Dragoslav.
Cumblood is looking to improve his position but Dragoslav isn't that keen on the idea.
Dragoslav avoids the attempt from Cumblood to control.
Cumblood is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dragoslav cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A big strike lands for Dragoslav! That's really hurt Cumblood and he's turned his back - Dragoslav keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dragoslav jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikola Dragoslav!