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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Dragomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard Eastman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Dragomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Howard Eastman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Vladimir Dragomon has been cut.
Eastman throws a head kick but Dragomon moves out of range.
Dragomon clinches up with Eastman and pushes him back against the cage.
Dragomon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eastman avoiding damage as Dragomon throws knees to the body.
Dragomon goes for a takedown attempt but Eastman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eastman moves in looking to clinch but Dragomon pushes him off.
Dragomon shoots in for a double leg but Eastman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Dragomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragomon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dragomon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eastman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dragomon off and has taken his back!
Eastman controls the action.
Eastman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dragomon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eastman controlling well, preventing Dragomon from escaping the position.
Eastman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dragomon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Eastman.
Dragomon tries to escape but Eastman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dragomon trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
Dragomon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Eastman's guard. Nice work there by Dragomon.
Dragomon is breathing heavily.
Eastman is looking to stand back up but Dragomon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Eastman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Eastman throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Eastman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dragomon doesn't seem phased though.
Dragomon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eastman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dragomon wants to improve his position but Eastman is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eastman in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragomon is looking for a sweep. Eastman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eastman trying to control the action but Dragomon is working from the bottom.
Eastman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eastman looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Eastman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Dragomon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dragomon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragomon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eastman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragomon shoots in and bounces Eastman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eastman looking for a sweep. Not yet Eastman, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eastman working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman 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.
Eastman controls Dragomon momentarily but Dragomon frees himself.
Eastman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dragomon is pressing down on Eastman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dragomon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Eastman escapes and throws Dragomon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Eastman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragomon is looking to regain half guard here but Eastman keeps moving and retains side control.
Eastman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dragomon doesn't manage to clinch there - Eastman circles away.
Dragomon slips a jab and a cross from Eastman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragomon slips a straight right by Eastman.
Eastman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dragomon swivels and escapes.
Dragomon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eastman tries to avoid it but Dragomon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eastman to the ground. Eastman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eastman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dragomon but Dragomon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut there from Eastman.
Eastman misses with a takedown attempt - Dragomon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vladimir Dragomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Eastman.
Eastman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Eastman as Dragomon shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dragomon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eastman throws an overhand right that lands on Dragomon's shoulder, as Dragomon tries to avoid the shot.
Eastman thuds his right hand into Dragomon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Dragomon. No joy for Eastman on that attempt.
Dragomon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eastman pinned against the cage. Eastman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dragomon tries to clinch but Eastman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Eastman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Dragomon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Eastman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragomon.
Dragomon fails with a takedown attempt.
Eastman scores with a punch to the head.
Dragomon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dragomon checks a low kick from Eastman.
Dragomon is looking to clinch.
Eastman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragomon.
Jab, jab by Eastman - just one landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragomon moves away from the strike by Eastman.
Eastman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vladimir Dragomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragomon has managed to clinch.
Dragomon prevents Eastman from breaking the clinch.
Eastman is trying to break the clinch but Dragomon has him pressed against the cage.
Dragomon successfully pulls guard.
Eastman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragomon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dragomon controls Eastman momentarily but Eastman frees himself.
Dragomon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eastman trying to control but Dragomon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragomon is looking for a triangle but Eastman pushes his legs off easily.
Eastman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragomon is retaining full guard.
Dragomon has a closed guard, preventing Eastman from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick from Dragomon lands but Eastman takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eastman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eastman fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragomon shoots in but Eastman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dragomon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Dragomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eastman closes the distance and clinches up with Dragomon, looking for a takedown. Eastman pushes Dragomon against the cage but Dragomon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Eastman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eastman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Howard Eastman!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Howard Eastman!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Howard Eastman!
Howard Eastman wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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