PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom DeBlass (ranked 2922 p4p, 3450 weight class) and Aerymar Dracarys (ranked 399 p4p, 458 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

DeBlass
vs
Dracarys

180 cm
25
220
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
220
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom DeBlass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aerymar Dracarys!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeBlass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dracarys napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dracarys manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
DeBlass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dracarys is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBlass manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracarys is working DeBlass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dracarys sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeBlass's guard.

DeBlass is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dracarys pulls his head out easily.
DeBlass wants to get back to full guard.
DeBlass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracarys.
Dracarys wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeBlass keeps working.
DeBlass wants to improve his position but Dracarys is controlling well.
DeBlass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeBlass tries to get out of the position.
DeBlass wants to control but Dracarys is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlass wants to improve his position but Dracarys is controlling well.
Dracarys lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
DeBlass regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dracarys's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dracarys lands a couple of digs.
Dracarys preventing the sweep.
Dracarys throws a big right hand that misses.
DeBlass trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dracarys accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeBlass keeping moving, preventing Dracarys from controlling successfully.
DeBlass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dracarys with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracarys postures up.
Dracarys preventing the sweep.
DeBlass is working hard here to advance position.
Dracarys with a nice head shot there.
Dracarys slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dracarys working away.
DeBlass tries to improve position but can't.
DeBlass has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dracarys throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
DeBlass takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
DeBlass on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dracarys cracks DeBlass with a big right hand but DeBlass just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on DeBlass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeBlass is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBlass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeBlass keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dracarys looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeBlass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
DeBlass taking some punishment here, with Dracarys in his half guard.
Dracarys looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeBlass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dracarys thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeBlass's head.

DeBlass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dracarys has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dracarys lands a nice short elbow.
DeBlass is trying to get back to full guard.
DeBlass controlling the position well.
DeBlass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBlass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dracarys manages to get himself to full guard.

Dracarys is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeBlass defends well.
Dracarys is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

DeBlass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DeBlass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dracarys is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeBlass works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeBlass wants to take a breather but Dracarys is having none of it.

Dracarys looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aerymar Dracarys dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

DeBlass throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dracarys tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DeBlass is in Dracarys's guard.
Aerymar Dracarys has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dracarys can't keep his opponent in guard - DeBlass advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

DeBlass is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dracarys doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeBlass.
DeBlass seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracarys is looking for a sweep. DeBlass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

DeBlass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dracarys tries to roll over but DeBlass keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, DeBlass seems content to control.
Dracarys is looking to improve his position.
DeBlass trying to pass the guard but Dracarys defending well.
DeBlass stalling away here and it's allowed Dracarys to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dracarys lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

DeBlass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dracarys makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeBlass trying to control the position.
DeBlass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlass working a defensive guard here.
Dracarys is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeBlass can't keep his opponent in guard - Dracarys advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
DeBlass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dracarys is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dracarys scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dracarys lands with a punch from half guard.
DeBlass is trying to control but can't.
Dracarys trying to control the action but DeBlass is working from the bottom.
Dracarys lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeBlass is looking for a sweep. Dracarys is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracarys throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeBlass is trying to maintain the position but Dracarys is very close to passing his half guard.
DeBlass is looking for a sweep. Dracarys is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Dracarys.
Dracarys not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeBlass wants to control but Dracarys is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Dracarys is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeBlass has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeBlass is trying to get back to full guard.
DeBlass won't allow Dracarys to pass to mount.
DeBlass is looking to improve his position.
DeBlass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeBlass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBlass controls Dracarys momentarily but Dracarys frees himself.
DeBlass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeBlass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dracarys postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dracarys working some strikes from top position.
Dracarys connects with a couple of short punches.
Dracarys stands up over DeBlass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
DeBlass wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracarys with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dracarys got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeBlass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dracarys has managed to get both his arms back between DeBlass's legs - danger averted.
DeBlass is trying to control the position but Dracarys postures up.
Dracarys stands up over DeBlass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aerymar Dracarys showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dracarys dips to his left and cracks DeBlass with an uppercut!

Dracarys closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DeBlass's guard.
Dracarys chips away with some ground and pound.
Dracarys is in close to DeBlass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dracarys is in close to DeBlass's body, working some short punches and elbows.

DeBlass is rocked!
Dracarys postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh DeBlass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeBlass wants to hit a sweep here but Dracarys passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeBlass there!
Dracarys drops a big elbow. That's hurt DeBlass! More shots from Dracarys and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aerymar Dracarys!