PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Megadeth - Crush 'Em. 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.

Johnson
vs
Drago

172 cm
36
144 lbs
43 - 10 - 1

199 cm
28
270 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 43 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Axel Drago!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drago shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Drago.
Drago tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drago.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Drago.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is in close to Drago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drago throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Drago will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Drago throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drago trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Drago.
Drago flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago manages to get to full guard.
Drago doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Drago trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drago trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Drago throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Johnson won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Drago throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Drago.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drago doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Drago trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Drago tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago is striking but Johnson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Drago throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
Drago striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Drago throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Drago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!

Drago gets back to his feet. Johnson is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Axel Drago will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Drago shoots in.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Drago misses with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Drago.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Johnson cracks Drago with a big elbow.
Jeremy Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard.
Drago wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Drago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Drago is working away.
Drago misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Drago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson is looking to escape.
Drago tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drago decides to stand up.
Jeremy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drago.
Drago throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Axel Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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 taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Drago gets back to full guard.
Drago will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Drago trying to strike off his back.
Drago doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Drago.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to get back to full guard.
Drago flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Drago throws a strike from the bottom but Johnson passes into side control!
Drago throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Drago is trying to improve his position.
Drago throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drago manages to get back to half guard.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson throwing shots but Drago is blocking nicely.
Drago manages to get to full guard.
Drago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Drago trying to strike off his back.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.

Drago gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Drago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jeremy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Drago.
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Drago shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Drago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Drago punching from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
Drago manages to get to full guard.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Drago trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Drago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.

Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Drago throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drago.

Drago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drago throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drago thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Drago thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Drago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Drago thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drago trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drago doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Drago throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom.
Drago trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Drago will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Drago trying to strike off his back.
Drago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Drago striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Drago throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom.
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jeremy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Drago throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Drago throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago trying to strike off his back.
Drago has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Drago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Drago.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Drago punching from the bottom.
Drago is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drago's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axel Drago.
Well Drago 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Drago!
Axel Drago bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.