PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ranulf Drengot (ranked 3766 p4p, 386 weight class) and Adam Kadmon (ranked 2912 p4p, 328 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ranulf Drengot has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ranulf Drengot seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Drengot
vs
Kadmon

190 cm
28
177 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

182 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

RESISTANCE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ranulf Drengot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Kadmon!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadmon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kadmon throws a nice looking combination but Drengot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drengot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kadmon connects with the punch.
Kadmon misses with a right hand
and Drengot counters with a stiff right hand.
Drengot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kadmon swivels and escapes.
Kadmon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drengot throws a big counter combination but Kadmon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kadmon!
Kadmon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drengot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Drengot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kadmon did well to prevent Drengot getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Drengot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Drengot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drengot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drengot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kadmon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Drengot seems to be looking for submissions.
Kadmon controlling the position well.
Kadmon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drengot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Drengot is looking for a kimura here.
Kadmon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drengot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Drengot is looking for a kimura here.

Drengot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kadmon can do anything to dispel that myth.

Drengot seems to be working for a kimura but Kadmon defends the submission attempt.

Drengot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kadmon is defending against the submission attempts here by Drengot.

Drengot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kadmon defends it well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drengot wants to work for an arm triangle but Kadmon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Drengot is working for a submission of some sort.
Drengot trying to control the action but Kadmon is working from the bottom.

Drengot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kadmon is refusing to be controlled, as Drengot sits in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ranulf Drengot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Drengot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kadmon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drengot.
Drengot throws a series of punches but Kadmon avoids them all with ease.
Drengot misses with a takedown attempt - Kadmon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drengot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kadmon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranulf Drengot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kadmon connects with a right hand. Drengot shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadmon scores with a body shot.
Adam Kadmon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drengot ducks under a wild hook from Kadmon.
Drengot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drengot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kadmon.
Kadmon connects with a body shot.
Adam Kadmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadmon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drengot.
Drengot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kadmon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drengot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kadmon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drengot.
Kadmon looks to land a combination but Drengot avoids it well.
A punch combination from Kadmon misses.
Drengot throws a right and a left that Kadmon avoids nicely.

Drengot gets the takedown into side control.
Kadmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drengot looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kadmon is avoiding damage well.

Drengot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Drengot misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drengot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Drengot tries for a kimura but Kadmon is defending well.

Drengot tries for a kimura but Kadmon is defending well.
Kadmon manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drengot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kadmon is just riding it out for now. Drengot eventually gives up the hold.

Drengot seems to be working for a kimura but Kadmon defends the submission attempt.
Kadmon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kadmon.

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

Drengot is looking for a triangle but Kadmon pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drengot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadmon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Drengot looking for subs off his back but Kadmon has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadmon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Kadmon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Drengot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kadmon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drengot is looking for a counter combo.
Drengot lands a jab to Kadmon's midsection.
Kadmon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drengot goes for a double leg but Kadmon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kadmon continues to drive forward.
Kadmon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kadmon throws out a loose jab but Drengot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drengot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kadmon.
Drengot slips under a jab from Kadmon.
Drengot misses with a double jab
letting Kadmon counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadmon throws a combination that misses

and Drengot decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kadmon's guard.
Drengot works over Kadmon with some ground and pound from guard.
Drengot preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drengot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kadmon is keeping the position for now.

Drengot drops back looking for a leg! Kadmon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kadmon manages to kick Drengot off! Drengot jumps back into Kadmon's guard.
Drengot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drengot looking to sit in guard and control but Kadmon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kadmon trying to control but Drengot is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Drengot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadmon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadmon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drengot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Drengot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kadmon's guard.

Drengot wants to control from the top but Kadmon keeps moving.
Kadmon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Drengot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drengot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kadmon dives on top into guard.

Drengot has his foot on Kadmon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadmon works his way back into a safe position though.
Ranulf Drengot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Drengot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadmon defends it easily.
Kadmon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drengot swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Drengot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kadmon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Drengot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadmon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drengot is looking for a triangle but Kadmon pushes his legs off easily.

Drengot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kadmon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drengot seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kadmon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Drengot has his foot on Kadmon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadmon works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Drengot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kadmon uses it to pass to side control.
Drengot is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Kadmon.
I think Kadmon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Kadmon!
The defeated Ranulf Drengot had this to say: 'I'm so disappointed, but I will be back stronger!'.