PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. Madrigal has chosen Lil Jon-Throw it Up as his entrance music. Julio Madrigal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Valko Dragov's chin.

Dragov
vs
Madrigal

165 cm
33
160 lbs
19 - 21 - 0

178 cm
38
170 lbs
27 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

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 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Madrigal!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrigal tries for a takedown but Dragov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dragov scores with a nice strike.
Madrigal misses with a hook.
Dragov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Madrigal just manages to avoid it.
Madrigal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madrigal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dragov but Dragov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dragov throws a quick inside leg kick.

Dragov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madrigal wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragov working some strikes from top position.
Dragov looking to pass the guard.
Dragov with a flurry of punches that miss.

Madrigal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dragov wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madrigal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Madrigal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dragov defends well.
Dragov wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.
Dragov throwing strikes from guard but Madrigal blocks nicely.
Dragov trying to control but Madrigal is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Dragov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Madrigal wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragov throws an elbow that misses. Madrigal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dragov's guard. Nice move by Madrigal!

Dragov looking to control.
Madrigal landing some decent shots from guard.
Dragov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madrigal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Madrigal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Dragov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madrigal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madrigal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madrigal trying to control but Dragov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dragov wants to improve his position but instead Madrigal has moved into half guard.
Madrigal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Madrigal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dragov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dragov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Madrigal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Dragov working for a triangle but Madrigal defends it easily.
Madrigal works over Dragov with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Madrigal tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragov is retaining full guard.
Dragov keeping moving, preventing Madrigal from controlling successfully.
Madrigal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Madrigal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Madrigal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Madrigal trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madrigal manages to get himself to full guard.

Madrigal is trying to keep Dragov in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Madrigal will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dragov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Madrigal is trying to defend but Dragov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Madrigal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragov pulls his head out easily.
Madrigal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Dragov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Madrigal doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Dragov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Madrigal - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Madrigal!
Julio Madrigal thanked the fans post fight for their support.