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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Draganov (ranked 24195 p4p, 145 weight class) and Paul Johnson (ranked 25001 p4p, 244 weight class). The key to victory for Dragan Draganov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 cm
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260 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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189 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dragan Draganov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Johnson! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Draganov has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Draganov is trying desperately to improve position. Johnson controlling his opponent. Draganov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Draganov tries to get out of the position. Draganov is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Draganov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Draganov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount. Draganov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Draganov can't escape the position.
Draganov is working hard here to advance position. Johnson dominating with strikes here. Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes. Draganov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Draganov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes. Draganov is trying desperately to improve position. Johnson wants to control the pace but Draganov is squirming around nicely. Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Draganov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly? The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Draganov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. A big strike lands for Johnson! That's really hurt Draganov and he's turned his back - Johnson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Johnson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Johnson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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