PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Draganov (ranked 9240 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haru TakaGora (ranked 5969 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragan Draganov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Draganov
vs
TakaGora

190 cm
20
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dragan Draganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haru TakaGora!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TakaGora is looking to clinch but Draganov is avoiding it.

TakaGora gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Draganov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
TakaGora is wriggling around but Draganov manages to pass to half guard.

Draganov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
TakaGora tries to kick Draganov off but Draganov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Draganov decides to return to a standing position.
Draganov throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draganov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by TakaGora. TakaGora obviously looking to wear him down.

TakaGora gets caught flat footed, as Draganov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Draganov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

TakaGora wants to reverse the position here. Draganov has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but TakaGora is forced to tap! TakaGora looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dragan Draganov!