PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Valencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blessings - Big Sean FT Drake and Kanye West. Valencia has chosen High Road - Fort Minor, John Legend as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Drogo
vs
Valencia

177 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kai Valencia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Drogo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drogo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drogo staying calm.
Drogo working the head with strikes.
Valencia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo wants to control but Valencia is keeping him busy.
Drogo throws a strike aimed at the side of Valencia's head but Valencia avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo working the ground and pound.
Valencia tries to buck Drogo off but Drogo is having none of it.
Drogo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Drogo tries to score with some ground and pound. Valencia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drogo taking a breather here.
Valencia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drogo's best efforts.
Drogo controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drogo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We've been hearing that Drogo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Valencia trying to control from the bottom.
Valencia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drogo.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Valencia has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valencia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drogo avoids it.

Valencia manages to break the clinch.
Drogo shoots in but no luck this time.
Drogo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Drogo counters with a single leg into guard. Valencia didn't expect that.

Valencia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drogo defends well.
Drogo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valencia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drogo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drogo trying to control but Valencia is working from the bottom.

Valencia is looking for a triangle but Drogo pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Hyperion Fight Club inform us that Valencia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Drogo trying to control but Valencia is working from the bottom.
Drogo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valencia throws a leg kick but Drogo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valencia scores with a body shot.
Valencia jabs Drogo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khal Drogo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Valencia is looking to clinch.
Valencia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drogo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Valencia closes the distance and pushes Drogo back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drogo has had enough of the clinch but Valencia keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valencia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drogo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valencia to keep the fight standing.

Valencia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Valencia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Drogo dives in and scores a takedown into Valencia's guard.

Valencia looking for a guillotine here but Drogo defends easily.
Valencia keeping moving, preventing Drogo from controlling successfully.
Valencia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drogo.
Drogo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valencia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drogo preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Valencia is looking for a triangle here but Drogo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Valencia is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Drogo controls the position.
Drogo is looking to take a break and control but Valencia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drogo happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo trying to control the position but Valencia is working away.
Valencia seems a little lost for a moment, as Drogo dominates the positioning.
Drogo trying to control the action but Valencia is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Drogo tries to advance to mount but Valencia denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valencia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drogo's best efforts.
Valencia is looking to improve his position.
Drogo uses his free foot to push down on Valencia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valencia.
Drogo looking to finish Valencia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valencia!
Valencia tries to hold on but Drogo postures up.
Drogo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drogo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drogo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Drogo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Valencia counters by clinching up.

Valencia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drogo or perhaps it was just good defense by Valencia, which made it look bad.
Valencia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Drogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valencia throws a sloppy head kick and Drogo moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Drogo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valencia.

It looks like Khal Drogo has been cut.
Valencia throws a low kick but Drogo moves out of range easily.
Drogo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Valencia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drogo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia throws a strike but Drogo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Drogo wants to pass the guard but Valencia is keeping the position.
Valencia is trying to control the position but Drogo postures up.
Drogo trying to control but Valencia is working from the bottom.
Drogo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khal Drogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valencia tries to buck Drogo off but Drogo is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Valencia's face as Drogo controls the position.
Drogo has control of an arm but Valencia manages to advance to Drogo's back!

Drogo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Valencia.
Drogo trying to control the hands but Valencia breaks the grip.
Drogo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Drogo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Valencia.
Drogo is trying to get back to his feet but Valencia has full control of the position and if anything, Drogo has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is taking damage to the body and head.

Valencia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Valencia keeps control of the position as Drogo tries to break free.

Valencia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drogo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is trying to stand back up.
Drogo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Valencia's guard. Nice work there by Drogo.
Drogo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valencia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Valencia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drogo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Khal Drogo!
After winning the bout, Khal Drogo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.