PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Dragosavac (ranked 2013 p4p, 3562 weight class) and Alpha AI (ranked 106 p4p, 158 weight class). Dragosavac comes to the cage accompanied by Cocaina. Pablo Dragosavac has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dragosavac
vs
AI

205 cm
25
295
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
300
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Dragosavac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpha AI!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragosavac tries to clinch but fails miserably
and AI counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Pablo Dragosavac has been cut.
Dragosavac swings away with a body shot that misses

and AI counters with a right hand that sends Dragosavac tumbling to the canvas! Can AI finish him? He dives into Dragosavac's guard looking to do just that!

AI gets to his feet - Dragosavac follows without any prompting.
Dragosavac tries to close the distance and clinch but AI swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
AI unleashes a big counter combination but Dragosavac bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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!
AI with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dragosavac to score with a decent uppercut.
Dragosavac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
AI lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

AI tries to keep at a distance but Dragosavac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dragosavac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dragosavac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
AI scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragosavac swings wildly with an uppercut but AI uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragosavac misses with a punch to the body.
AI lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragosavac.
Dragosavac is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AI.
Dragosavac working aggressively here.
AI goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from AI.
AI lands a nice uppercut.
Dragosavac misses with a short punch on the inside.
AI misses with a punch on the inside.
AI lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragosavac backwards.
AI tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
AI softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
AI has a couple of punches blocked by Dragosavac.
AI is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dragosavac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from AI.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragosavac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragosavac lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragosavac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
AI lands with a right to the head.
AI blocking some punches.
Dragosavac blocking some punches.
Dragosavac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragosavac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragosavac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of AI backwards.
AI blocking some punches.
Dragosavac tries to throw a body punch but AI avoids it by throwing Dragosavac back against the cage.
Dragosavac throws a head punch that misses.
Dragosavac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AI's elbow.
Dragosavac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
AI misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from AI.
AI swings away with an uppercut that misses.
AI works on Dragosavac's body with a couple of short punches.
AI gets through Dragosavac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AI misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from AI fails to land.
AI makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
AI tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragosavac misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragosavac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AI's elbow.
AI has a couple of punches blocked by Dragosavac.
AI tries a body shot but Dragosavac blocks it.
A short body shot lands from AI as the two fighters clinch.
Dragosavac looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dragosavac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
AI has a couple of punches blocked by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac working aggressively here.
Dragosavac being controlled against the cage.
Dragosavac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
AI misses with some punches.
AI fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
AI lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AI swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragosavac uses good head movement to avoid it.
AI lands with a right to the head.
Dragosavac cracks AI with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from AI.
AI stalling in the clinch.
Dragosavac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of AI backwards.
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!
A nice left hand lands by AI.
Dragosavac throws a punch but it's blocked by AI.
AI lands an uppercut.
AI lands an uppercut.
AI misses with the head strike.
AI throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragosavacs head.
AI lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that AI has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AI misses with a hook from the clinch.
AI fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragosavac blocking some punches.
Dragosavac blocks a body shot from AI.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alpha AI dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Dragosavac's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alpha AI seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
AI misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragosavac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragosavac tries to throw a body punch but AI avoids it by throwing Dragosavac back against the cage.
AI swings away with an uppercut that misses.
AI stalling against the cage.
Dragosavac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AI throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragosavacs head.
AI throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of AIs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragosavac throws a punch but it's blocked by AI.
AI tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragosavac's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dragosavac fails to land.
Dragosavac misses with a short punch on the inside.
AI has a couple of punches blocked by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac takes a shot to the head.
AI throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragosavac.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragosavac.
AI misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragosavac lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragosavac blocking some punches.
Dragosavac tries a body shot but AI blocks it.
Dragosavac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragosavac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
AI has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragosavac being controlled against the cage.
AI lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragosavac backwards.
AI swings away with an uppercut that misses.
AI scores with a nice hook to the head.
AI lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
AI lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dragosavac blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
AI lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AI.
AI effectively controlling the action here.
AI lands with a short head shot on the inside.
AI leaning his opponent against the cage.
AI blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
AI prevents a body shot from Dragosavac.
AI working aggressively here.
AI misses with the head strike.
Dragosavac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
AI taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
AI misses with the head strike.
AI takes a shot to the head.
AI blocks a punch to the side of the head.
AI takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from AI fails to land.
AI misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragosavac throws a punch but it's blocked by AI.
AI blocking some punches.
Dragosavac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragosavac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
AI throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac works on AI's body with a couple of short punches.
AI blocks an uppercut.
AI scores with a shot to the side of Dragosavac's head.
Dragosavac tries to work over AI's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragosavac throws a punch but it's blocked by AI.
Dragosavac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragosavac has a couple of punches blocked by AI.
AI swings away with an uppercut that misses.
AI misses with some punches.
Dragosavac misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragosavac blocks an uppercut.
AI throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragosavac.
AI misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragosavac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AI swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragosavac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragosavac can't find room to land a body shot as AI controls the action.
AI throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac lands a right hand.
A short right from AI on the inside.

Pablo Dragosavac's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragosavac blocks an uppercut.
Dragosavac misses with a punch to the body.
AI scores with a shoulder strike.
AI lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dragosavac backwards.
Dragosavac working aggressively here.
AI looking to slow down the pace here.
AI misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alpha AI showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Dragosavac's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dragosavac scores with a nice strike.
Dragosavac tries to clinch but AI moves out of range.
Dragosavac fails with an attempt to clinch.
AI lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dragosavac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragosavac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AI drops his hands momentarily and Dragosavac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dragosavac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alpha AI seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragosavac tries to close the distance and clinch but AI swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like AI was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragosavac tries to close the distance and clinch up but AI swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Dragosavac moves into the clinch.
AI takes a shot to the head.
Dragosavac misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AI misses with the head strike.
AI lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragosavac.
Dragosavac tries to work over AI's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragosavac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
AI blocks a punch to the side of the head.
AI misses with a short punch on the inside.
AI lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by AI.
AI has a couple of punches blocked by Dragosavac.
AI swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragosavac uses good head movement to avoid it.
AI lands a right hand.
AI prevents a body shot from Dragosavac.
AI lands a nice uppercut.
AI taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragosavac.
A short left from AI.
Pablo Dragosavac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dragosavac is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragosavac misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragosavac.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragosavac misses with a punch to the body.
AI lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragosavac backwards.
AI tries a body shot but Dragosavac blocks it.
AI working aggressively here.
AI looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by AI.
AI misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragosavac misses with some punches.
AI has a couple of punches blocked by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AI's elbow.
AI lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
AI blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from AI.
AI fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragosavac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
AI misses with a hook from the clinch.
AI blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
AI throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac throws a punch but it's blocked by AI.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragosavac.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AI.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragosavac.
A head punch on the inside from Dragosavac fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from AI fails to land.
AI throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragosavacs head.
AI lands with a short head shot on the inside.
AI lands with a light punch inside.
Dragosavac misses with the head strike.
Dragosavac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of AIs head.
Dragosavac struggles to land a body shot inside as AI controls his hands.
Dragosavac can't find room to land a body shot as AI controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AI working some nice short punches in the clinch.

AI floors Dragosavac with a big punch on the inside! Dragosavac is trying to recover but AI dives into side control.
Oh Dragosavac is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AI controls the position from side control.
Dragosavac seems to have got his legs back now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alpha AI comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well AI has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpha AI!