PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Drago
vs
Jones

196 cm
29
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

176 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a body kick that misses

and Drago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drago.
Drago pressing his opponent against the cage.

Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Drago stands up from Jones's guard - Drago perhaps looking for a knockout.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Drago shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Drago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Drago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Drago gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Drago manages to retain guard.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Drago wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Drago defends it.
Drago is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Drago is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Drago manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drago tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drago is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.

Jones kicks off Drago and gets to his feet.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Drago tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Drago was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drago counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Drago shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drago is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Drago, which made it look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a series of punches but Drago moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Jones tries to clinch
and Drago counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Drago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drago lands in his opponent's guard.
Drago wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is trying to keep Drago in close.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago landing with the ground and pound.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jones has his foot on Drago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drago works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago being controlled here momentarily.
Drago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drago trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones 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.
Drago prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Drago advances position into side control!
Drago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Drago is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danny Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago working away.
Drago wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Drago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Drago seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones is trying to control Drago's posture but Drago avoids it.
Jones has one of Drago's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Drago trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Drago has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Drago dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jones shoots for a takedown but Drago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Drago leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danny Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jones.

Drago forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.

Drago breaks the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Drago to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Drago is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones wants to control but Drago passes easily into half guard.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drago passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones can't escape the position.

Drago quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Drago but it's paid off an Jones is forced to tap! Nice work by Drago.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Drago!
Danny Drago retains his light heavyweight title!
Danny Drago thanked the fans post fight for their support.