PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Drievko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Child
vs
Drievko

187 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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, Man Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Drievko!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Child moves into the clinch.
Drievko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Child stops a takedown attempt from Drievko.
Child's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Child pushes Drievko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Child slows down the pace here.
Child lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drievko is trying to stall.
Drievko can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Child takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Child lands a hook to the side of the head.
Child will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drievko up against the cage.
Drievko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Child lands with a short shot to the head.
Child throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drievkos head.
A short right from Child.
Drievko tries to work over Child's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Child.
A short left from Child.
Drievko takes a shot to the head.
Child taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Child creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Child pushes Drievko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Child.
Child softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Child avoiding damage.
Drievko wants a takedown.
Man Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Drievko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child stops a takedown attempt from Drievko.
Child lands with a right to the head.
Child blocks a body shot from Drievko.
Drievko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Child scores with a nice short uppercut.
Child effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Child.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Child makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drievko goes for a takedown attempt but Child pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Child rushes Drievko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Child will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drievko up against the cage.
Child makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drievko wants a takedown but no success here.
Drievko tries to pull guard but Child forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Child lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Child dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Child has closed the distance and engaged Drievko in a clinch.
Drievko wants to take the fight to the mat but Child manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Child makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Child is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drievko can do to turn this around?
Drievko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Child - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Child working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drievko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Child seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Drievko can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drievko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drievko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Child to counter with a crisp jab.
Man Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Drievko.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drievko tries to keep at a distance but Child has taken the fight into the clinch.
Child stalling against the cage.
Child lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drievko backwards.

Drievko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drievko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Child counters with a stiff right hand.

Child closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Child leaning against his opponent.
Child gets through Drievko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drievko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Child smiles and moves away.
Drievko is breathing heavily.

Child gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Child.
Drievko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drievko is trying to drag Child to the mat but Child just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Child controlling the action here for a moment.
Drievko goes for a takedown attempt but Child pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Child clinches.
Child lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Child scores with a shoulder strike.
Child will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drievko up against the cage.
Child lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drievko.
Child prevents Drievko from breaking the clinch.
Child taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Child gets through Drievko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Child lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Child stalling in the clinch.
Drievko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Child lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Child lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Child.
Still in the clinch, Child scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Child scores with a shot to the side of Drievko's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Child lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Child scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Child dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Child rushes Drievko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man Child has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drievko is working for takedown but Child is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drievko is working for takedown but Child is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drievko tries to pull guard but Child won't allow it.
Man Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Drievko.
Child lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drievko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Child lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drievko backwards.
Child lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drievko backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Child throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drievkos head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Child.
Child lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Child.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drievko can't break the clinch.
Child digs a right hand into Drievko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drievko's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Child scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Child lands a shoulder strike.
Child lands a hook that snaps the head of Drievko backwards.
Child pushes Drievko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Child lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drievko.
Child lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Child.
Drievko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drievko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Child's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Child.
A short right from Child on the inside.
Child lands an uppercut.
Child lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Child lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Child scores with a shot to the side of Drievko's head.
Child lands a hook that snaps the head of Drievko backwards.

Drievko manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Child clinches up against the cage.
Drievko tries to score a body lock takedown but Child shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Child lands a left hand.
A short left from Child.
Child lands a left hand.
Child lands with a short shot to the head.
Child has Drievko pressed against the cage, preventing Drievko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Child lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drievko backwards.
Child lands a nice uppercut.
Child lands with a light punch inside.
Drievko is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Child lands a right hand.
Drievko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Child after a bit of a struggle.
Child lands a nice uppercut.
Man Child is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drievko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Child scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Child.
Child lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drievko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Drievko breaks the clinch.

Child drives through and clinches with Drievko against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Man Child showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Child 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Child!
Man Child was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.