PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xander Coll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KEVIN Dragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Coll
vs
Dragula

187 cm
19
181 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Team S.W.A.T.

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Coll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, KEVIN Dragula !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragula fails in his attempt to clinch.

Dragula clinches up with Coll and pushes him back against the cage.
Dragula throws an elbow that misses.
Dragula landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dragula gets underhooks to prevent Coll's takedown attempt.
Dragula looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Coll has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dragula clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dragula is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dragula just trying to survive but Coll is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Coll is trying to stick to Dragula 's back but Dragula is turning into Coll. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Coll's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dragula .
Coll is looking to stand up but Dragula isn't so interested in that idea.
Dragula sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll 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.
Dragula would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Coll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dragula controls the pace.
Coll is looking to stand up but Dragula isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coll tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coll pulls Dragula in close to his closed guard and prevents Dragula from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coll is breathing heavily.

Dragula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Coll fails with the takedown.
Coll tries to clinch but Dragula is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Coll. No joy for Dragula on that attempt.
Coll shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dragula pinned against the cage. Dragula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Coll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragula closes the distance but Coll moves to the side

and Coll counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dragula is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dragula working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coll is stalling in the full guard.
Dragula has his hands on Coll's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dragula trying to keep a closed guard but Coll is proving a slippery customer.
Dragula wants to sweep but no luck.
Coll would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Coll controlling from the top position.
Dragula keeping full guard, as Coll tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but KEVIN Dragula will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dragula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coll lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coll.
Nice takedown defense from Dragula . No joy for Coll on that attempt.
Dragula closes the distance but Coll moves to the side

and Coll counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dragula !
Coll tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dragula regains half guard.
Coll seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dragula is looking for a sweep. Coll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragula keeps working.
Dragula tries to get to full guard but Coll has control of the leg.
Coll controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dragula slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coll sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dragula wants to get back to his feet but Coll is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coll wants to control from the top but Dragula keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll stopping the sweep attempt from Dragula .
Dragula is pulling down on Coll's head to control his posture.
Coll postures up.
Dragula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coll is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coll closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragula circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Coll. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Coll shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dragula 's guard.
Coll looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coll wants to get up but he can't break Dragula 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Coll wants to control from the top but Dragula keeps moving.
Coll controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coll has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Coll dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Coll changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dragula looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coll is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dragula will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Dragula 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coll is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dragula will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Xander Coll just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dragula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coll shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coll showed some decent athleticism there.
Coll content to control rather than advance.
Dragula trying to control here.
Coll wants to stand up but Dragula has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coll is tying to control. Dragula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragula gets back to full guard.
Coll wants to control from the top but Dragula keeps moving.
Coll is standing up over Dragula . Dragula looks to escape but Coll dives into side control.
Dragula is letting Coll control him for a moment.
Dragula tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragula is trying to control Coll's posture but Coll avoids it.
Coll is staying tight to Dragula 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Dragula 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coll controls the position from side control.
Dragula is trying to work for a sweep but Coll has mounted him!
Xander Coll overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coll takes Dragula 's back.
Coll controlling from the back.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Xander Coll just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dragula closes the distance but Coll moves to the side

and Coll counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coll.
Dragula controls Coll momentarily but Coll frees himself.
Dragula pulls Coll in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Coll showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coll has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Coll!