PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drako Vladamir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage has chosen "Coming Undone" by Korn as his entrance music. Drako Vladamir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Cage's chin.

Vladamir
vs
Cage

195 cm
24
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

179 cm
25
270 lbs
9 - 17 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Vladamir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Cage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cage tries to sprawl but Vladamir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vladamir.
Vladamir is trying to control the action in half guard but Cage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vladamir is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cage moves into full guard.
Vladamir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cage is proving hard to escape from.
Cage is trying to keep Vladamir in close.
Vladamir trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladamir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vladamir is one step ahead there.
Vladamir wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Drako Vladamir wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cage checks a leg kick nicely.
Cage misses with a takedown
and Vladamir counters with a three punch combo that has Cage backing up. Cage nods at Vladamir to acknowledge the strikes.

Vladamir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladamir tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cage can't do much from the bottom here.
Cage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cage trying to control from the bottom.
Vladamir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cage moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir postures up.
Vladamir is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Vladamir trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Vladamir tries to free his leg and advance position but Cage is retaining full guard.
Vladamir trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cage manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cage throws a big right hand that misses.

Vladamir pushes Cage off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cage looks gassed!

Cage gets caught flat footed, as Vladamir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vladamir tries to free his leg and advance position but Cage is retaining full guard.

Vladamir decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Vladamir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vladamir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vladamir tries to control but Cage wriggling away.
Cage tries to hold on but Vladamir postures up.

Vladamir is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cage has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage won't allow Vladamir to sweep him here.
Vladamir is looking to stand up but Cage isn't so interested in that idea.
Vladamir wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment.

Vladamir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cage defends it easily.
Cage wants to control from the top but Vladamir keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drako Vladamir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cage fails with the takedown
and Vladamir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vladamir misses with a two punch combination.
Vladamir is looking to clinch but Cage is avoiding it.
A jab from Vladamir does it's job there.
Vladamir throws a combination. Cage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vladamir looks to land a combination but Cage avoids it well.
Vladamir misses with a kick to the body.
Vladamir displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Vladamir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cage is breathing heavily.

Oooooh!!! Vladamir has knocked Cage down with a huge combo! Vladamir steps away and waves a wobbly Cage back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cage enables Vladamir to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vladamir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cage on the ground.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cage has eaten all the pies!
Cage keeping moving, preventing Vladamir from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vladamir stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Drako Vladamir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladamir misses with a double jab.

Vladamir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vladamir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Cage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vladamir landing strikes from the mount.
Vladamir controlling from mount.
Vladamir landing strikes from the mount and Cage is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vladamir trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Vladamir working for a guillotine from mount but Cage is in no mood to give up.
Vladamir with the ground and pound from mount.
Vladamir content just to control the position here.
Vladamir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vladamir with shots to the head and body - Cage looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vladamir breaks from Cage's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vladamir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vladamir looking to finish Cage with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cage wants to hold on but Vladamir pushes him away.
Drako Vladamir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cage taking shots to the head.
Vladamir scoring with strikes but Cage is staying in there.
Vladamir fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladamir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vladamir controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drako Vladamir dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vladamir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Vladamir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vladamir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vladamir lands a nice shot to the head.
Vladamir trying to control but Cage is having none of it.
Vladamir unloading with bombs!
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vladamir is working for a guillotine from mount but Cage frees his head quite easily.
Vladamir trying to control but Cage is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladamir controlling his opponent.
Vladamir with the ground and pound from mount.
Vladamir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vladamir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cage's face.
Vladamir tries to control but Cage wriggling away.
Vladamir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vladamir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir avoids the attempt from Cage to control.
Vladamir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vladamir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vladamir prevents Cage from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Vladamir connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vladamir controlling from mount.
Drako Vladamir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Vladamir working for a submission but Cage is keeping him at bay.
Vladamir scoring with strikes but Cage is staying in there.
Vladamir looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir landing strikes from the mount and Cage is in trouble!
Alexander Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladamir content just to control the position here.
Cage is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vladamir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drako Vladamir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vladamir has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drako Vladamir!