|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Drogo (ranked 22353 p4p, 665 weight class) and Petko Petkov (ranked 23796 p4p, 675 weight class). Tom Drogo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Petko Petkov's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
26
186 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
|
184 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petko Petkov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo dives in for a single leg takedown but Petkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been told by Drogo's head coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petkov feints and as Drogo raises his hands in defense, Petkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Drogo, not yet.
Petkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petkov throwing strikes but missing.
Petkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo wants to sweep here but Petkov controlling him for the moment.
Drogo is trying to keep Petkov in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov preventing the sweep.
Petkov wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drogo working for submissions but it's allowed Petkov to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petkov prevents Drogo from improving his position.
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.
It looks like Petkov is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petkov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Drogo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Drogo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is looking for a triangle but Petkov pushes his legs off easily.
Drogo looking for subs off his back but Petkov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Drogo is looking for a sweep. Petkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petkov wants to control but Drogo is keeping him busy.
Drogo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drogo wants to sweep here but Petkov controlling him for the moment.
Drogo is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drogo dives on top into guard.
Petkov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Petkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Petkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petkov is looking for a triangle but Drogo pushes his legs off easily.
Drogo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petkov's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petkov landing small, sideways elbows.
Drogo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drogo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petko Petkov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Petkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drogo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drogo on his heels. He'll look to pass Drogo's guard now, I'm sure.
Petkov stands up over Drogo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drogo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Petkov escapes and throws Drogo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Petkov tries to stand but Drogo is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo is looking to regain half guard here but Petkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Drogo gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov decides to stand up.
Petkov has closed the distance and engaged Drogo in a clinch.
Drogo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drogo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drogo wants to sweep here but Petkov controlling him for the moment.
Petkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Drogo is retaining full guard.
Petkov wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
Drogo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drogo is on top in guard.
Petkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Drogo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Petkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Petkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petko Petkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petkov missing with punches from the bottom.
Drogo tries to pass to full mount but Petkov defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Petkov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Petkov wants to get back to full guard.
Drogo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petkov is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Drogo trying to pass the guard but Petkov defending well.
Drogo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Petkov.
Petkov is breathing heavily.
Petkov stops Drogo from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Petkov.
Petkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Drogo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Petkov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Petkov is looking to get to half guard.
Petkov is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drogo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Drogo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Drogo shoots in for a takedown but Petkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Drogo backs off Petkov throws a huge counter combo but Drogo manages to avoid it all.
Petkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Drogo actively working from the bottom here.
Drogo is looking for a sweep. Petkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo gets back to full guard.
Drogo wants to stand but Petkov is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drogo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Petkov gets a clinch.
Petkov pulls guard.
Petkov wants to control the position but Drogo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Drogo blocks the strikes from Petkov.
Petkov taking some punishment here, with Drogo in his half guard.
Drogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petkov is just riding it out for now. Drogo eventually gives up the hold.
Drogo drops an elbow to the side of Petkov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkov wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Drogo there.
Petkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drogo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drogo is thwarting Petkov's attempts to control the position.
Drogo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Petkov can't escape the position.
Drogo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Petkov looks a forlorn figure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drogo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petkov punching from the bottom.
Drogo lands strikes from half guard.
Petkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Drogo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Drogo!
Drogo advances nicely into full mount.
We've been informed that Petkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drogo.
Petkov is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Petkov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Drogo. What's that going to do exactly?
Petkov tries to hold on but Drogo postures up.
Drogo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Petkov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Petkov and Drogo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Drogo blocks the strikes from Petkov.
Drogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petkov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petkov misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Drogo showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Drogo!
Tom Drogo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
