PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Godfathers A Chode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Dracul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dracul has chosen Dracula, The Beginning - Wojciech Kilar as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Godfathers A Chode has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Godfathers A Chode seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

A Chode
vs
Dracul

187 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Godfathers A Chode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chode fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Dracul.

Dracul closes the distance and clinches.
Chode managing to block the knees to the body from Dracul.
Dracul controlling the action here for a moment.
Chode drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dracul.
Still in the clinch, Dracul scores with a nice short uppercut.

Chode is rocked!
Chode jumps guard but Dracul stands there with Chode around his waist. Chode gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oh Chode is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chode has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dracul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chode seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Godfathers A Chode. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chode has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dracul uses from the top position.
Chode manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dracul regains half guard.

Chode is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chode is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Dracul pushes Chode off and gets back to his feet.
Chode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dracul swivels and escapes.
Dracul thows a body shot but no joy.

Chode tries to keep at a distance but Dracul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dracul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dracul stops a takedown attempt from Chode.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dracul.
Chode fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Dracul.
Dracul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chode is breathing heavily.
Dracul scores with a shoulder strike.
Dracul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chode is trying to break the clinch but Dracul has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chode on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dracul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dracul.
A short left from Dracul.
A nice left hand lands by Dracul.
Dracul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chode or not.
Dracul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dracul lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dracul.
Chode is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dracul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dracul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dracul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dracul.
Chode takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Dracul on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dracul.
Chode has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dracul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chode backwards.
Chode takes a shot to the head.
Dracul is leaning against Chode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Dracul to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Dracul.
Dracul lands a hook that snaps the head of Chode backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul lands with a short shot to the head.
Chode looking for a takedown.
Dracul stalls.
Dracul cracks Chode with a nice body shot.
Dracul digs a right hand underneath Chode's ribcage. Chode let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dracul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dracul slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Dracul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dracul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chode or not.
Dracul is pressed up against the cage. Chode has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dracul down to the mat. Dracul avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good exchange - Dracul coming out on top.
Dracul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chode showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dracul.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Chode dodges the punch combination from Dracul.
Dracul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul lands a jab-cross combination.
Chode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Chode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chode misses with a takedown attempt - Dracul sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vladimir Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chode avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Dracul throws a body punch but Chode moves out of range.
A combination from Dracul does no damage.
Chode fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chode changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dracul tries to avoid it but Chode manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dracul to the ground. Dracul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chode takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Dracul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vladimir Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul throws a right hand that Chode ducks under and follows up with a left that Chode also avoids with ease.
Chode doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Chode shoots in looking for a takedown. Dracul tries to sprawl out of it but Chode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dracul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dracul swivels and escapes.

Dracul closes the distance and clinches.
Dracul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chode backwards.
Dracul lands a left hand.
Chode changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dracul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Godfathers A Chode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dracul moves into the clinch.
Dracul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chode tries to pull guard but Dracul won't allow it.
Dracul tries to land knees in the clinch but Chode avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul pushes Chode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dracul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chode jumps guard but Dracul stands there with Chode around his waist. Chode gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dracul scores with a shot to the side of Chode's head.
Chode jumps guard but Dracul stands there with Chode around his waist. Chode gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dracul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chode has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chode tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dracul leaning against his opponent.
Chode fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chode tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dracul smiles and moves away.
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Chode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chode changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dracul tries to avoid it but Chode manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dracul to the ground. Dracul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dracul as Chode shoots in.
No luck for Chode with that takedown attempt.
Dracul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul misses with a double jab.
Dracul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chode fails to land the takedown.
Godfathers A Chode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chode throws a series of punches but Dracul avoids them all with ease.

Dracul moves into the clinch.
Chode tries for a takedown but Dracul manages to get underhooks.
Dracul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dracul scores with a shoulder strike.
Chode tries to pull guard but Dracul holds him up against the cage and eventually Chode drops back down to his feet.
Chode wants a takedown but no success here.
Dracul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chode.
Dracul lands with a left to the head.
Dracul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chode's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dracul tries a knee to the head but Chode blocks it.
Chode fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chode blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dracul swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chode fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dracul throws a head punch that misses.
Chode tries to stall but Dracul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chode leaning against his opponent.
Vladimir Dracul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dracul trying to land knees to the body.
Chode tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dracul smiles and moves away.
Chode showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dracul.
Chode shoots in for a double leg but Dracul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chode is looking to clinch.

Dracul clinches up against the cage.
Dracul pushes Chode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chode tries to pull guard but Dracul holds him up against the cage and eventually Chode drops back down to his feet.
Dracul missing with knees to the body.
Dracul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dracul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chode.
Chode is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dracul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dracul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dracul looking to stall.
Chode tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chode drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dracul pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chode fails to land the takedown.
Chode has a takedown stuffed.
Dracul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dracul connects with a body shot.
Chode shoots in but Dracul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dracul misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Some wild striking there from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a double jab
and Chode counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chode shoots in for a takedown but Dracul shows good takedown defense.
Chode shoots in but Dracul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dracul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Godfathers A Chode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chode walks into a jab.
Dracul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chode counters with a series of strikes. Dracul will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chode misses with a wild combination.
Dracul misses with a low kick.

Chode tries to keep at a distance but Dracul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dracul has a couple of punches blocked by Chode.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dracul.
Dracul works on Chode's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dracul.
Dracul stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dracul lands a nice uppercut.
Chode managing to block the knees to the body from Dracul.
Dracul misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dracul fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dracul fails to land.
Chode is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dracul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chode tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chode looking for a takedown.
Chode blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dracul working aggressively here.
Dracul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dracul works on Chode's body with a couple of short punches.

Chode pulls Dracul into guard.
Dracul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chode has a closed guard, preventing Dracul from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chode working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dracul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chode is tightening it up a little... Dracul has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dracul reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dracul taps out! nice BJJ there by Chode!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Godfathers A Chode!