PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuran Dragic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Mount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dragic
vs
Mount

225 cm
23
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuran Dragic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Mount!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mount tries to clinch there but Dragic circles away.
Mount ducks under a wild hook from Dragic.
Mount blocks a head kick by Dragic.
Mount closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragic circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragic.
A jab from Dragic does it's job there.

Mount is rocked!

It looks like Blake Mount has been cut.

Dragic moves into range and clinches up with Mount.
Mount is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragic finish him?
Mount looking for a takedown.

Dragic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mount tries to clinch up

and Dragic counters by moving into the clinch.
Dragic presses Mount against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dragic is looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dragic manages to pull guard.
Dragic is pulling down on Mount's head to control his posture.

Mount avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mount trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dragic has control of Mount's left arm, preventing Mount from doing any damage.
Mount is looking to pass into half guard but Dragic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dragic is in guard.
Dragic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mount tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dragic stands up and waves to Mount to follow him.
Dragic dives in and grabs Mount's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mount pushes down on Dragic's head and hops out.
Mount fails with the takedown.
Kuran Dragic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Mount.
Dragic tries for a takedown but Mount sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dragic is breathing heavily.

Mount tries to keep at a distance but Dragic has taken the fight into the clinch.

Dragic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mount uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mount looking to sit in guard and control but Dragic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mount preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dragic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dragic gets to his feet. Mount looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mount throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dragic motions for Mount to come forward. Dragic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Dragic takes the fight into the clinch.

Dragic breaks the clinch.

Dragic instigates a clinch.
Dragic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mount is defending well.
Mount fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mount is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dragic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mount is working for takedown but Dragic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mount wants to take the fight to the mat but Dragic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Dragic breaks from the clinch.
Mount seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Dragic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mount moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dragic has a takedown stuffed.
Mount looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragic is fending him off so far but Mount persists. Nope, Dragic circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragic misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mount misses with a body kick.
Mount throws a big shot that misses.
Mount is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mount is looking to clinch but Dragic is avoiding it.
Dragic doesn't manage to clinch there - Mount circles away.
Dragic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dragic wants it to stay on the feet.
Dragic misses with a head kick.

Mount forces Dragic back against the cage and clinches.
Dragic is trying to pull guard but Mount turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dragic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mount is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mount dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dragic goes for a takedown attempt but Mount pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mount fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragic tries to clinch up but Mount circles away and keeps his distance.

Dragic closes the distance and clinches.
Mount jumps guard but Dragic stands there with Mount around his waist. Mount gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Dragic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dragic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Mount decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dragic, up you get!
Mount tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragic throws a sloppy head kick and Mount moves out of range easily.
Dragic stuffs the takedown attempt from Mount. Mount gets slowly back to his feet.
Dragic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mount tries to avoid it but Dragic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mount to the ground. Mount escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mount fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mount darts in looking for a takedown but Dragic gets double underhooks and turns Mount into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragic blocks an elbow strike from Mount.
Mount drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dragic pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuran Dragic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Mount's cut.
That's time! Dragic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dragic throws out a loose jab but Mount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragic wants to clinch.
Mount fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragic leaves Mount with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dragic has managed to clinch.
Mount is trying to force a seperation but Dragic has the dominant position.
Dragic with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mount wants to break free but Dragic has control.
Mount is looking for a takedown.
Kuran Dragic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Mount.
Dragic is trying to drag Mount to the mat but Mount just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mount goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dragic prevents it.

Mount has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dragic uses from the top position.

Mount looking for a guillotine here but Dragic defends easily.
Mount is breathing heavily.
Dragic with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mount is striking off his back. Dragic thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

Dragic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dragic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mount fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mount stuffs the takedown attempt from Dragic. Dragic gets slowly back to his feet.
Dragic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mount throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mount fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mount gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dragic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragic wants to clinch.
Dragic misses with a head kick.
Dragic has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mount dives in for a single leg takedown but Dragic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Dragic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dragic controls Mount momentarily but Mount frees himself.

Mount is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dragic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dragic has escaped and now he's on top!

Dragic gets to his feet. Mount looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mount slaps away a takedown attempt from Dragic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuran Dragic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Mount's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Mount stuffs the takedown attempt from Dragic. Dragic gets slowly back to his feet.
Dragic dives in for a single leg takedown but Mount sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dragic wants to break free but Mount has control.
Dragic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dragic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mount is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuran Dragic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragic jumps guard but Mount turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dragic is trying to pull guard but Mount has him pressed against the cage.
Mount jumps guard but Dragic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragic tries to stall but Mount uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dragic tries to pull guard but Mount won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mount tries to pull guard but Dragic holds him up against the cage and eventually Mount drops back down to his feet.
Mount is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mount wants a takedown.
Mount is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dragic to keep the fight standing.
Mount wants to take the fight to the mat but Dragic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mount is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuran Dragic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mount tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dragic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mount has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dragic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mount working hard to break the clinch.
Dragic lands with a left to the head.
Dragic tries to score a body lock takedown but Mount shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dragic breaks from the clinch.
Mount will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuran Dragic is winning the standup battle so far.
Mount keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dragic moves into the clinch successfully.

Dragic drags the fight down to the ground.
Dragic controlling Mount's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mount wants to stand and escape but instead Dragic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mount throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mount looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dragic is one step ahead there.
Mount controls Dragic momentarily but Dragic frees himself.
Dragic pushing down on Mount's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mount tries to get to full guard but Dragic has control of the leg.
Mount keeps trying to improve his position.
Dragic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuran Dragic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Kuran Dragic!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Kuran Dragic!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Kuran Dragic!

Kuran Dragic wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Kuran Dragic gave a big smile as he said 'I'm Gonna win it all'.