PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Dragunov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Manhoef
vs
Dragunov

173 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dragunov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dragunov trying to pass the guard but Manhoef defending well.
Dragunov prevents Manhoef from standing back up.
Dragunov is tying to control. Manhoef wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dragunov not doing much here.
Manhoef is looking for a sweep. Dragunov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manhoef is working hard here to advance position.
Dragunov not doing much here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dragunov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manhoef tries to improve position but can't.

Dragunov has an Americana. Manhoef didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dragunov is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dragunov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andrei Dragunov!