PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Warlovski (ranked 1004 p4p, 792 weight class) and Radu Dracul (ranked 139 p4p, 106 weight class). Warlovski comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Warlovski
vs
Dracul

186 cm
26
205
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
202
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Warlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warlovski gets caught flat footed, as Dracul shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Warlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Warlovski is retaining full guard.
Warlovski wants to stand and escape but Dracul is having none of it.
Warlovski keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warlovski is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Warlovski keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dracul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warlovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Warlovski keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Warlovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul landing some decent shots from guard.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warlovski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dracul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warlovski wants to stand but Dracul is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warlovski is looking to stand up but Dracul isn't so interested in that idea.
Warlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dracul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warlovski is keeping the position for now.
Dracul postures up in Warlovski's guard and throws a big left but Warlovski blocks it.
Warlovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Warlovski wants to stand and escape but Dracul is having none of it.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dracul working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Warlovski wants to stand but Dracul is controlling the position.
Dracul with a nice head shot there.
Dracul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dracul cracks Warlovski with a solid left hand.
Warlovski wants to get back to his feet but Dracul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
Warlovski wants to stand but Dracul is controlling the position.
Dracul throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warlovski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dracul is controlling him.
Dracul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dracul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dracul looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dracul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warlovski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dracul postures up in Warlovski's guard and throws a big left but Warlovski blocks it.
Dracul throwing strikes but missing.
Dracul won't allow Warlovski to get back to his feet.

Warlovski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dracul has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dracul takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski prevents the takedown attempt.
Warlovski lands an uppercut.
Dracul has Warlovski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Warlovski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Warlovski stops a takedown attempt from Dracul.
Igor Warlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Dracul.
Dracul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warlovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dracul.
Warlovski tries a body shot but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Warlovski after a bit of a struggle.
Dracul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warlovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Warlovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dracul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Warlovski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dracul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Warlovski prevents it.
Warlovski misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dracul.
Dracul is trying to drag Warlovski to the mat but Warlovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warlovski lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Warlovski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dracul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Warlovski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Warlovski.
Warlovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dracul backwards.
Dracul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warlovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dracul blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Warlovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Warlovski closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warlovski scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Igor Warlovski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Warlovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Warlovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Warlovski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Draculs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dracul defending well as Warlovski loads up on a big left hand.
Dracul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warlovski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dracul somewhat.
Warlovski throwing a counter right hand but Dracul manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warlovski scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warlovski lands a nice hook to Dracul's body. Dracul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warlovski connects with an inside leg kick.

Warlovski drops Dracul with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dracul looks back up at him and smiles so Warlovski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but Warlovski shows good takedown defense.
Warlovski throws a series of punches but Dracul moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warlovski lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dracul is defended easily by Warlovski.
Igor Warlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Dracul.
Dracul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dracul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Igor Warlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dracul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Warlovski counters with a nice right hand that sends Dracul toppling to the canvas! Dracul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Warlovski finish him?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warlovski moves into the clinch.
Warlovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dracul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Warlovski after a bit of a struggle.
Warlovski has a couple of punches blocked by Dracul.
Dracul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warlovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dracul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warlovski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Warlovski throws a looping overhand right but Dracul ducks down to avoid it.
Warlovski throws a low kick but Dracul moves out of range easily.
Radu Dracul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warlovski connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul shoots in but Warlovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dracul misses with a takedown
and Warlovski counters with a crisp right that sends Dracul to the canvas! Warlovski follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Warlovski!
After winning the bout, Igor Warlovski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.