PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edinger Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edinger Nucleus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danny Drago's chin.

Drago
vs
Nucleus

196 cm
28
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edinger Nucleus!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago fails with the takedown

so Nucleus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nucleus trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago keeping full guard, as Nucleus tries to pass.
Nucleus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nucleus works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Nucleus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drago wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nucleus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Nucleus seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.

Nucleus is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Drago works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago can't keep his opponent in guard - Nucleus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drago trying to control here.

Drago looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drago is not content to let Nucleus control the position.
Well, if Nucleus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nucleus is working for a submission of some sort.

Nucleus is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
Nucleus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Morbid Conditioning School $350. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to stand.
Drago is looking to control Nucleus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drago avoid being mounted?
Drago wants to improve his position but Nucleus is controlling well.

Nucleus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucleus wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edinger Nucleus 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.

Nucleus lands a big head kick that sends Drago tumbling to the mat! Nucleus takes a step backwards and waves Drago back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Drago is rocked!

It looks like Danny Drago has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Drago.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nucleus jabs Drago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now.
Drago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nucleus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drago doesn't seem bothered though.
Nucleus looks for the body kick but Drago saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nucleus. Drago shrugs it off though.
Danny Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Drago pushes Nucleus up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nucleus.

Nucleus breaks the clinch.
Nucleus tries to land a front kick but Drago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nucleus misses with a wild body shot.
Drago moves out of range as Nucleus throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucleus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nucleus misses with a body kick.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nucleus leaves Drago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Nucleus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucleus. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edinger Nucleus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucleus.
Nucleus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drago's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucleus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nucleus throws a nice looking combination but Drago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nucleus.
Nucleus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body punch from Nucleus.
Drago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nucleus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nucleus.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nucleus - that will leave a mark!
Nucleus punishes Drago's body with a nice straight punch.
Nucleus works Drago's body with a nice hook.
Nucleus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Nucleus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drago!

Nucleus is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.

Nucleus tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nucleus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nucleus tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drago wants to control but Nucleus postures up.

Nucleus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nucleus advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edinger Nucleus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Drago's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Drago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nucleus!
Nucleus is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Nucleus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nucleus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nucleus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nucleus is not content to let Drago control the position.
Drago advances to mount.
Nucleus tries to lock up and control but Drago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucleus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Drago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nucleus tries to hold on but Drago postures up.
Nucleus is trying desperately to improve position.
Drago wants to control the pace but Nucleus is squirming around nicely.
Drago lands a heavy elbow.
Nucleus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nucleus keeps trying to improve his position.
Edinger Nucleus has got the better of the ground game so far.

Drago stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nucleus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drago.
Edinger Nucleus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nucleus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drago rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drago has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucleus misses with a double jab.
Drago throws a head kick but Nucleus moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drago throws a right and a left that Nucleus avoids nicely.
Nucleus is looking to slow Drago down with leg kicks.
Nucleus blocks the body kick.
Nucleus digs a good hook to Drago's body.
Nucleus looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Drago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Nucleus looking to score a takedown here. Drago is defending well but Nucleus drives through and ends up in Drago's guard.
Nucleus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edinger Nucleus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Drago dives in and grabs Nucleus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nucleus pushes down on Drago's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucleus.
Drago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nucleus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nucleus stands and throws Drago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Danny Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nucleus taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edinger Nucleus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nucleus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edinger Nucleus!
After winning the bout, Edinger Nucleus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.