PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay DeGrasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alekzandar Dragovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeGrasse
vs
Dragovic

194 cm
24
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Tends to cut

Arcticus

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay DeGrasse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alekzandar Dragovic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from DeGrasse misses.
DeGrasse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragovic thinks about the counter body kick.
DeGrasse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeGrasse connects with a leg kick. Dragovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeGrasse misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGrasse misses with a low kick as Dragovic jumps back.
DeGrasse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dragovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeGrasse tries to clinch up but Dragovic circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from DeGrasse.
DeGrasse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DeGrasse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dragovic counters with a leg kick.
DeGrasse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeGrasse misses with a leg kick.
DeGrasse misses the shot to the body.
DeGrasse throws a sloppy head kick and Dragovic moves out of range easily.
Dragovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeGrasse throws a solid leg kick but Dragovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeGrasse.
Dragovic blocks the body kick.
DeGrasse is looking to clinch.
Dragovic is looking for the big counter here.
DeGrasse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeGrasse throws a sloppy head kick and Dragovic moves out of range easily.
DeGrasse throws a head kick that misses.
And Dragovic responds with a good body kick, but DeGrasse manages to step out the way in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeGrasse throws a leg kick
and Dragovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
A big right from DeGrasse misses.
Dragovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DeGrasse misses with a hook
and Dragovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
DeGrasse throws a head kick that misses.
DeGrasse looks to land a combination but Dragovic avoids it well.
Dragovic counters with a body kick.
DeGrasse throws a low kick but Dragovic moves out of range easily.
Dragovic tries a quick counter leg kick but DeGrasse is wise to it.
A clash of legs there as Dragovic blocks the low kick.
Dragovic feints a counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeGrasse throws a sloppy head kick and Dragovic moves out of range easily.
Dragovic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeGrasse blocks it well.
Dragovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some bone on bone action there as Dragovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeGrasse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dragovic flicks out a counter leg kick but DeGrasse steps away.
Dragovic swats away the attempt to clinch by DeGrasse.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeGrasse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragovic.
Dragovic flicks out a counter leg kick but DeGrasse steps away.
DeGrasse throws a leg kick
and Dragovic counters with a good low kick that DeGrasse was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeGrasse misses with a double jab.
Dragovic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dragovic avoids a kick to the body.
DeGrasse misses with a head kick.
Dragovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Dragovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeGrasse thows a leg kick but Dragovic checks it
and Dragovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeGrasse throws a hook but Dragovic avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragovic blocks a low kick nicely.
DeGrasse misses with a hook.
Dragovic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeGrasse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragovic.
DeGrasse just misses with a punch to the body.
DeGrasse throws a low kick but Dragovic avoids it.
DeGrasse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeGrasse wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeGrasse misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Dragovic.
Dragovic throws a big counter head kick but DeGrasse avoids it with no problem.
Some bone on bone action there as Dragovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

DeGrasse moves into the clinch.
Dragovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeGrasse has Dragovic pressed against the cage, preventing Dragovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dragovic misses with a punch to the body.
Dragovic misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragovic is trying to break the clinch but DeGrasse is controlling him.

DeGrasse breaks the clinch.
DeGrasse tries to clinch but Dragovic moves away
and Dragovic counters with a good, hard body kick but DeGrasse shrugs it off.
DeGrasse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dragovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragovic flicks out a counter leg kick but DeGrasse steps away.
DeGrasse throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragovic counters with a nice leg kick.
DeGrasse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeGrasse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeGrasse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jay DeGrasse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeGrasse tries a head kick but it misses.
DeGrasse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragovic.
A head kick misses from DeGrasse.
DeGrasse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dragovic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
DeGrasse throws a low kick, looking for Dragovic's leg but Dragovic calmly moves out of range.
DeGrasse backing away here, and Dragovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dragovic swats away the attempt to clinch by DeGrasse.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dragovic moves out of range of the body kick from DeGrasse.
DeGrasse backing away here, and Dragovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay DeGrasse dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A punch combination from DeGrasse misses.
Jay DeGrasse is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Dragovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeGrasse fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeGrasse throws a front kick aimed at Dragovic's knee but Dragovic avoids it well.
Dragovic shapes to counter with a head kick.
DeGrasse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGrasse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragovic is able to avoid easily.
Dragovic tries a quick counter leg kick but DeGrasse is wise to it.
DeGrasse is looking to chop away at Dragovic's legs.
DeGrasse tries to land a body kick
and Dragovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeGrasse misses with a head kick.
Dragovic shapes to counter with a head kick.
DeGrasse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Dragovic responds with a good body kick, but DeGrasse manages to step out the way in time.
Dragovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Dragovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeGrasse misses with a hook to the body
and Dragovic counters with an outside leg kick.
DeGrasse is looking to wear down Dragovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dragovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dragovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alekzandar Dragovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragovic checks the leg kick.
Dragovic feints a counter leg kick.
DeGrasse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeGrasse swinging wildly here.
Dragovic tries a quick counter leg kick but DeGrasse is wise to it.
DeGrasse looks to clinch
and Dragovic counters with a nice body kick.
Dragovic slips a jab from DeGrasse.
DeGrasse looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragovic is just out of range.
DeGrasse backing away here, and Dragovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dragovic keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragovic checks a low kick from DeGrasse.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeGrasse. Dragovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeGrasse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dragovic's calf.
DeGrasse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragovic counters with a thumping low kick.
DeGrasse tries a head kick but it misses.
DeGrasse moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDragovic.
DeGrasse thows a leg kick but Dragovic checks it
and Dragovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeGrasse wants to clinch up but Dragovic keeps it at a distance.
Dragovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeGrasse has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragovic slips a jab and a cross from DeGrasse.
Dragovic tries a quick counter leg kick but DeGrasse is wise to it.
DeGrasse is looking to clinch.
DeGrasse throws a leg kick but Dragovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dragovic unleashes a big counter combination but DeGrasse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dragovic blocks a head kick by DeGrasse.
DeGrasse throws a combination that misses
and Dragovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeGrasse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeGrasse. Dragovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragovic is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jay DeGrasse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeGrasse just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragovic thinks about the counter body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay DeGrasse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeGrasse 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay DeGrasse!