PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabel McStravick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jelan Drayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drayton has chosen 99 Problems as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McStravick
vs
Drayton

175 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabel McStravick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jelan Drayton!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Drayton.

It looks like Gabel McStravick has been cut.
McStravick misses with a two punch combination.
Drayton wants to clinch.
Drayton misses the shot to the body.
Drayton shoots in looking for a takedown but McStravick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drayton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McStravick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McStravick shoots in but no luck this time.

Drayton has managed to clinch.

McStravick breaks the clinch.
Drayton throws a body shot but no joy.
McStravick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drayton pinned against the cage. Drayton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabel McStravick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStravick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drayton sprawls well. Drayton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McStravick gets slowly back to his feet.
McStravick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStravick leaves Drayton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drayton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McStravick backs up against the cage.
Drayton fails with a takedown attempt.

Drayton moves into range and clinches up with McStravick.
McStravick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drayton blocks it with crossed arms.
Drayton prevents a takedown attempt there.
McStravick working aggressively here.
McStravick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drayton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Drayton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McStravick breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drayton.
Drayton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drayton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McStravick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drayton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McStravick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McStravick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drayton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Drayton scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McStravick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McStravick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drayton is looking for a sweep.
McStravick misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStravick controlling from side mount.
McStravick wants to control but Drayton is keeping him busy.

McStravick decides to stand back up.
McStravick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McStravick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drayton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McStravick's waist but McStravick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drayton off to one side.
Drayton tries to clinch but McStravick is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drayton is defended easily by McStravick.
Drayton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drayton looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStravick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McStravick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drayton but Drayton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McStravick shoots in but Drayton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McStravick looks for a takedown but Drayton sprawls well.
Drayton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McStravick as he avoids it easily.
McStravick stuffs the takedown attempt from Drayton. Drayton gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Drayton scores with a four punch combination!
McStravick slaps away a takedown attempt from Drayton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jelan Drayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drayton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McStravick as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jelan Drayton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabel McStravick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Drayton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McStravick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drayton.
Jelan Drayton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drayton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McStravick but McStravick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McStravick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drayton circles away.
McStravick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gabel McStravick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jelan Drayton.
Drayton wants to clinch.
McStravick shoots in looking for a takedown. Drayton tries to sprawl out of it but McStravick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drayton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drayton is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStravick dives in for a single leg takedown but Drayton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drayton is trying to break the clinch but McStravick is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStravick tries to work over Drayton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

McStravick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from McStravick. Those never looked like landing.
McStravick tries to clinch there but Drayton circles away.
McStravick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McStravick leaves Drayton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drayton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drayton closes the distance and clinches up with McStravick, looking for a takedown. Drayton pushes McStravick against the cage but McStravick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drayton misses with a wild body shot.
Drayton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McStravick swivels and escapes.
McStravick tries to clinch but Drayton is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStravick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drayton defends well and McStravick ends up having to push Drayton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drayton blocks a body shot from McStravick.
Drayton lands a left hand that snaps the head of McStravick backwards.

McStravick jumps guard and drags Drayton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drayton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McStravick wants to sweep here but Drayton controlling him for the moment.
McStravick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drayton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McStravick is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drayton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McStravick shoots in looking for a takedown. Drayton tries to sprawl out of it but McStravick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drayton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drayton shoots in for a takedown but McStravick shows good takedown defense.
Drayton tries to close the distance and clinch up but McStravick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drayton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Drayton rushes McStravick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

McStravick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drayton uses from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McStravick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStravick pulls Drayton in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStravick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drayton is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jelan Drayton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gabel McStravick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Drayton has McStravick up against the cage in a clinch.
McStravick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drayton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McStravick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McStravick is trying to pull guard but Drayton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drayton looking to throw knees to the head but McStravick is blocking nicely.
McStravick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drayton after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabel McStravick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStravick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drayton smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drayton darts in and clinches McStravick up against the cage.
Drayton jumps guard but McStravick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McStravick is trying to break the clinch but Drayton is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drayton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McStravick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

McStravick gets control of Drayton's arms and successfully pulls guard. McStravick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drayton controlling from the top position.
McStravick controls Drayton momentarily but Drayton frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McStravick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drayton controls the pace.
Drayton trying to control the position from guard on top but McStravick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drayton throwing strikes from guard but McStravick blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drayton trying to control but McStravick is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gabel McStravick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drayton is defended easily by McStravick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drayton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drayton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drayton tries to close the distance and clinch but McStravick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drayton goes for a double leg but McStravick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McStravick continues to drive forward.
McStravick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drayton avoids it.
McStravick trying to stall but Drayton improves his position.
McStravick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drayton's efforts to push away.
McStravick keeps control of Drayton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McStravick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drayton is defending well for now.
Drayton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McStravick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McStravick managing to block the knees to the body from Drayton.

McStravick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drayton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McStravick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drayton swivels and escapes.
Drayton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McStravick as he avoids it easily.
McStravick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drayton but Drayton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drayton shoots for a takedown but McStravick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gabel McStravick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drayton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McStravick rather than just go for the knockout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStravick slaps away a takedown attempt from Drayton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McStravick dives in and grabs Drayton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drayton pushes down on McStravick's head and hops out.
Jelan Drayton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drayton swings for the body but McStravick moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jelan Drayton.
I've got Drayton 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jelan Drayton!
A very excited looking Jelan Drayton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.