PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glot Drulog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Sarbinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drulog
vs
Sarbinov

190 cm
20
230 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

193 cm
23
274 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glot Drulog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikhail Sarbinov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drulog misses with the combination.
Sarbinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drulog circles away.
Drulog lands a jab.
Mikhail Sarbinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarbinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drulog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarbinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Drulog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sarbinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sarbinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Drulog to counter with a crisp jab.
Drulog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sarbinov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drulog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarbinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Drulog makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Sarbinov misses.
Sarbinov looks to clinch

and Drulog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sarbinov as Drulog tries to tie him up.
Drulog lands an uppercut.
Drulog stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drulog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drulog avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Drulog.
Drulog lands a shot to the body.
Sarbinov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drulog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Glot Drulog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Sarbinov.
Drulog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sarbinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sarbinov wants a takedown.
Drulog lands a right hand.
Sarbinov tries for a takedown but Drulog manages to get underhooks.
Sarbinov looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Drulog.
Sarbinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drulog prevents it.
Sarbinov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drulog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drulog lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drulog.
A short body shot lands from Drulog as the two fighters clinch.
Drulog's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sarbinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Sarbinov has Drulog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drulog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sarbinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drulog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sarbinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drulog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Drulog to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drulog fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Drulog takes the fight into the clinch.
Drulog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drulog holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drulog throws an elbow but misses.
Sarbinov takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Drulog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sarbinov as Drulog tries to tie him up.
Sarbinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Drulog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drulog scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Drulog.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glot Drulog.

Sarbinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drulog can't escape the position.
Sarbinov with shots to the head and body - Drulog looks very uncomfortable down there.
Drulog is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drulog wants to hold on but Sarbinov pushes him away.

Sarbinov goes for an armbar but Drulog turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Drulog.

Sarbinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drulog trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarbinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drulog seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Drulog trying to control but Sarbinov is working from the bottom.
Sarbinov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Sarbinov drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sarbinov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drulog is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sarbinov, into his guard.
Drulog content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sarbinov is looking for a triangle but Drulog pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glot Drulog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Drulog.
Sarbinov looks to clinch
and Drulog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarbinov wants to clinch but Drulog slips to the side

and Drulog moves into the clinch.
Drulog content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sarbinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drulog prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drulog taking a breather.

Sarbinov wants the takedown. Drulog is fighting it off but Sarbinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drulog's guard against the cage.
Sarbinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sarbinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Sarbinov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drulog looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drulog looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drulog!
Drulog controls the position from side control.
Sarbinov tries to bench press Drulog off him but Drulog keeps the position.
Sarbinov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drulog trying to control the action but Sarbinov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarbinov is looking to reverse the position.

Drulog stands up.
Drulog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sarbinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sarbinov fails with the takedown
and Drulog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarbinov thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drulog scores with a jab. Sarbinov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drulog lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sarbinov backs up against the cage.
Glot Drulog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarbinov misses with a combination
and Drulog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drulog lands with a straight right. Sarbinov didn't see that one coming.
Sarbinov shoots and misses

and Drulog moves into the clinch.
Glot Drulog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Sarbinov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drulog.
Drulog throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sarbinov dodges an elbow strike from Drulog.
Drulog stalling the fight.
Sarbinov wants a takedown.
The is referee keeping an eye on Drulog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drulog lands with a left to the head.
Drulog leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glot Drulog.
Sarbinov tries for a takedown but Drulog circles away easily

and Drulog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sarbinov is trying to break the clinch but Drulog has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Drulog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sarbinov wants a takedown but no success here.
Drulog is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drulog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drulog lands a damaging elbow.
Drulog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drulog digs a right hand underneath Sarbinov's ribcage. Sarbinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sarbinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stalling in the clinch from Drulog.
Drulog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drulog content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sarbinov is trying to drag Drulog to the mat but Drulog just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Drulog.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drulog is pressed up against the cage. Sarbinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drulog down to the mat. Drulog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drulog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarbinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drulog tries to bum rush Sarbinov with a series of wild strikes but Sarbinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drulog lands a nice looking body shot.
Sarbinov walks into a left hand.
Drulog scores with the left hand. Sarbinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Drulog lands a nice shot that snaps Sarbinov's head back.
Drulog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sarbinov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drulog counters with a three punch combo that has Sarbinov backing up. Sarbinov nods at Drulog to acknowledge the strikes.
Drulog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarbinov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sarbinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drulog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drulog lands with a hook. Sarbinov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sarbinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glot Drulog dominated that second round.
That's time! Drulog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sarbinov shoots and misses
and Drulog counters with a three punch combo that has Sarbinov backing up. Sarbinov nods at Drulog to acknowledge the strikes.
Sarbinov tries to clinch but Drulog moves away
and Drulog counters with a stiff right hand.
Drulog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sarbinov's sensitive parts.
Sarbinov shoots and misses
and Drulog counters with a nice body shot.
Sarbinov takes one to the side of the head.

Drulog moves into the clinch successfully.
Sarbinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sarbinov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Glot Drulog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Sarbinov.
Drulog is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drulog scores with a hook to the body.
Drulog lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drulog throws an elbow but misses.
Drulog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drulog lands a body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Drulog here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Drulog slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drulog gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Drulog seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drulog scores with a shot to the side of Sarbinov's head.
Drulog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drulog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sarbinov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drulog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drulog scores with a shot to the side of Sarbinov's head.
Drulog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drulog stalling against the cage.
Sarbinov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sarbinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drulog fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Glot Drulog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Drulog.
Drulog lands with a cross.
Sarbinov misses with a takedown

and Drulog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drulog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sarbinov backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drulog lands a left hand.
Drulog wants to stall.

Sarbinov manages to break the clinch.

Drulog drives through and clinches with Sarbinov against the cage.
Drulog gets underhooks to prevent Sarbinov's takedown attempt.
Drulog slows down the pace here.
Sarbinov looking for a takedown.
Sarbinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Drulog content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drulog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The is referee keeping an eye on Drulog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sarbinov can't get the takedown.
Drulog landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drulog wants to stall.
Drulog stops a takedown attempt from Sarbinov.
Come on Drulog - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drulog digs a right hand into Sarbinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sarbinov's gas tank.
Drulog just leaning against Sarbinov, taking a breather.
Mikhail Sarbinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drulog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drulog is working Sarbinov over against the cage.
Drulog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drulog slows down the pace here.
Drulog looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glot Drulog.
Drulog lands the left hand.
Sarbinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Drulog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarbinov thinking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drulog is pushing Sarbinov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Drulog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarbinov can do to turn this around?
Sarbinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drulog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sarbinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drulog fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Glot Drulog is winning the standup battle so far.

Drulog has Sarbinov up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drulog pushes Sarbinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarbinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sarbinov tries to work over Drulog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Drulog as the two fighters clinch.
Sarbinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drulog's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Drulog.
Sarbinov tries a body shot but Drulog blocks it.
Drulog pushes Sarbinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glot Drulog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drulog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarbinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drulog stalling in the clinch.
Drulog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarbinovs head.
Sarbinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drulog prevents it.
Drulog lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drulog looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glot Drulog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drulog, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glot Drulog!