PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rokuya Monkeymagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Annakin Drako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annakin Drako is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Monkeymagic
vs
Drako

185 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rokuya Monkeymagic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Annakin Drako!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkeymagic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rokuya Monkeymagic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkeymagic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Monkeymagic tries to sprawl but Drako drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Drako landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drako slows the pace down in half guard.
Drako takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drako is nestled in close to Monkeymagic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monkeymagic is looking to control Drako's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monkeymagic avoid being mounted?
Drako looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drako throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drako tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monkeymagic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Monkeymagic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drako.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drako trying to pass the guard but Monkeymagic defending well.
Drako stalling.
Drako is trying to control the action in half guard but Monkeymagic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monkeymagic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drako working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Monkeymagic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drako thows a huge punch but Monkeymagic dodges it nicely.
Drako passes to full mount!
Drako in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drako with shots to the head and body - Monkeymagic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Drako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drako with a couple of short strikes.
Drako connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drako punching from mount but Monkeymagic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Drako landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Drako.
Drako dominating with strikes here.
Drako tries to control but Monkeymagic wriggling away.
Monkeymagic wants to hold on but Drako pushes him away.
Monkeymagic is squirming around, avoiding Drako's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drako landing shots from mount.
Monkeymagic tries to hold on but Drako pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drako lands with some strikes.
Drako controlling from the full mount.
Monkeymagic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drako tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drako is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Monkeymagic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drako scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drako lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Drako is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Monkeymagic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drako controlling the pace for now.
Monkeymagic is trying to escape the mount.
Drako punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drako with the ground and pound from mount.
We've been informed that Drako has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drako trying to control but Monkeymagic is having none of it.
Drako looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drako looking to finish Monkeymagic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Monkeymagic!
Monkeymagic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drako postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Monkeymagic looks a forlorn figure.
Drako looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Annakin Drako dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Monkeymagic misses with a two punch combination.
Monkeymagic closes the distance but Drako moves to the side
and Drako counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Monkeymagic as Drako shoots in.
Drako closes the distance and clinches up with Monkeymagic, looking for a takedown. Drako pushes Monkeymagic against the cage but Monkeymagic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monkeymagic throws a leg kick

and Drako counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drako has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drako is looking to work some ground and pound but Monkeymagic has wrist control.
Drako postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drako working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drako stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkeymagic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drako is still trying to improve position.
Drako wants to control from the top but Monkeymagic keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drako stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkeymagic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monkeymagic keeping moving, preventing Drako from controlling successfully.
Drako postures up and lands a big shot to Monkeymagic's brow.
Drako looking to pass the guard.
Monkeymagic keeping moving, preventing Drako from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monkeymagic trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monkeymagic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drako manages to avoid it.
Monkeymagic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drako.
Monkeymagic misses with the combination.
Drako fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rokuya Monkeymagic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annakin Drako.
Monkeymagic closes the distance looking to clinch

and Drako counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drako.
Drako wants to control from the top but Monkeymagic keeps moving.
Monkeymagic looking for a sweep. Not yet Monkeymagic, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drako's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drako stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkeymagic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drako keeps trying to improve his position.
Drako loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drako stands and throws Monkeymagic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Drako is trying to get an arm triangle but Monkeymagic is defending well.
Monkeymagic defending against the ground and pound.

Drako stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drako misses with a takedown attempt

and Monkeymagic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Monkeymagic.
Drako blocking some punches.
Drako has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Monkeymagic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drako tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drako wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drako changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monkeymagic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drako is breathing heavily.
Monkeymagic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rokuya Monkeymagic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drako dives in for a single leg takedown but Monkeymagic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Monkeymagic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Drako counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Monkeymagic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drako's guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkeymagic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drako tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monkeymagic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Annakin Drako has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Annakin Drako showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Monkeymagic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Monkeymagic connects with an inside leg kick.

Drako drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Monkeymagic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drako wants to control from the top but Monkeymagic keeps moving.
Drako controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Monkeymagic keeping moving, preventing Drako from controlling successfully.
Monkeymagic is trying to control the position but Drako postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drako tries to free his leg and advance position but Monkeymagic is retaining full guard.
Drako throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Monkeymagic keeping moving, preventing Drako from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drako chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkeymagic can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkeymagic.
Monkeymagic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkeymagic looks to score with a jab to the body but Drako is just out of range.
Monkeymagic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkeymagic throws a combination that misses

and Drako counters with a shoot takedown. Monkeymagic fights it but they end up in guard.
Drako not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drako throws an elbow that misses. Monkeymagic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drako's guard. Nice move by Monkeymagic!

Drako looking for a guillotine here but Monkeymagic defends easily.

Drako has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monkeymagic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drako takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drako is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monkeymagic looking to sit in guard and control but Drako gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkeymagic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drako preventing the sweep.
Monkeymagic working a defensive guard here.
Monkeymagic wants to sweep here but Drako controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkeymagic is keeping the position for now.
Monkeymagic keeping moving, preventing Drako from controlling successfully.
Drako with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drako wants to control from the top but Monkeymagic keeps moving.
Drako lands a couple of digs.
Drako postures up.
Rokuya Monkeymagic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drako throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drako's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkeymagic is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Drako trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkeymagic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Drako looking to score a takedown here. Monkeymagic is defending well but Drako drives through and ends up in Monkeymagic's guard.
Monkeymagic looking to control.
Drako connects with a couple of short punches.
Drako looking to sit in guard and control but Monkeymagic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drako looking to control.
Annakin Drako is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drako avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Annakin Drako comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drako 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 Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Annakin Drako!
Annakin Drako decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.