PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Konovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. Konovalov has chosen CJClip - No reason to live but we do it as his entrance music. Andrey Konovalov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dragov
vs
Konovalov

165 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

189 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Konovalov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konovalov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragov.
Dragov dodges the punch combination from Konovalov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragov. Konovalov does a little dance to reset his feet.

Dragov closes the distance and clinches.
Dragov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konovalov lands with a left to the head.

Dragov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Konovalov is trying to stand back up but Dragov is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Konovalov is refusing to be controlled, as Dragov sits in half guard.
Konovalov is trying to stand back up but Dragov is controlling him
Dragov trying to pass the guard but Konovalov defending well.
Dragov trying to control the action but Konovalov is working from the bottom.
Konovalov is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov is keen to just control but Konovalov is a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Valko Dragov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Konovalov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Konovalov showed some decent athleticism there.
Dragov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Konovalov.
Dragov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Konovalov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Konovalov has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Dragov works to full guard.
Dragov trying to strike off his back.
Konovalov wanted to stand there but Dragov had control of the position.
Dragov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dragov is looking for a triangle but Konovalov pushes his legs off easily.
Konovalov won't allow Dragov to sweep him here.
Dragov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Konovalov stopping the sweep attempt from Dragov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Konovalov!
Konovalov is squirming around, avoiding Dragov's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov trying desperately to get to his feet.

Dragov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Konovalov is trying to stand.
Dragov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've been hearing that Dragov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dragov with a couple of short strikes.
Konovalov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dragov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dragov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Konovalov wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Dragov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Konovalov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dragov wants to control the pace but Konovalov is squirming around nicely.
Konovalov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Konovalov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dragov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konovalov tries to buck Dragov off but he can't manage it.
Konovalov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Dragov has hold of Konovalov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Konovalov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valko Dragov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Konovalov moves out of range as Dragov strikes.
Konovalov moves in looking to clinch but Dragov pushes him off.
A left and a right from Konovalov both land. Nice combination.
Konovalov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragov.

Konovalov looking to score a takedown here. Dragov is defending well but Konovalov drives through and ends up in Dragov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragov is on top in guard.
Konovalov wants to stand but Dragov is controlling the position.
Konovalov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dragov drops back looking for a leg! Konovalov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Konovalov manages to kick Dragov off! Dragov jumps back into Konovalov's guard.
Dragov won't allow Konovalov to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konovalov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konovalov is wriggling around but Dragov manages to pass to half guard.
Konovalov is looking to escape.
Dragov 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.
Dragov is looking to advance position but Konovalov won't allow it.

Dragov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Konovalov is looking to escape.

Dragov is trying to work for a kimura but Konovalov is defending well.
Konovalov tries to kick Dragov off but Dragov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is looking to advance position but Konovalov won't allow it.
Konovalov is trying to stand back up but Dragov is controlling him
Dragov trying to control the action but Konovalov is working from the bottom.
Konovalov is trying to stand back up but Dragov is controlling him
Dragov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Konovalov pushes Dragov off looking to stand but Dragov dives back in and keeps control.
Dragov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dragov prevents Konovalov from standing back up.
Konovalov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragov is trying to control the action in half guard but Konovalov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov tries to kick Dragov off but Dragov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dragov is working for a kimura but Konovalov is defending it quite comfortably.
Dragov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dragov controlling the action here.
Dragov is looking to take a break and control but Konovalov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Konovalov pushes Dragov off looking to stand but Dragov dives back in and keeps control.
Dragov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dragov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Konovalov won't allow Dragov to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov tries to kick Dragov off but Dragov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dragov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Konovalov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Konovalov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Konovalov wants to stand but Dragov has his arm trapped.
Dragov tries to control but Konovalov manages to take his back.
Dragov is in bad spot here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konovalov doesn't have the hooks in and Dragov manages to turn into his 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!
Konovalov keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrey Konovalov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dragov takes the fight into the clinch.
Konovalov misses with a body punch.

Konovalov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dragov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Konovalov has his arm under Dragov's chin here. Game over son! Konovalov squeezes tightly and Dragov is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrey Konovalov!
Andrey Konovalov very nearly forgot to thank Steel Penn's Laundry 93% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.