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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 24488 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubble McPower (ranked 7529 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubble McPower!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago shoots in for a takedown but McPower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McPower looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
Drago slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McPower uses from the top position.
Drago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drago 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard.
McPower being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago advances position into side control!
Drago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Drago has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Drago throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McPower tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drago is in McPower's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPower wants to improve his position but instead Drago has moved into half guard.
Drago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drago looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McPower with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McPower tries to kick Drago off but Drago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drago performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drago seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McPower for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago winds up and cracks McPower with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McPower on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drago is nestled in close to McPower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drago postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McPower to stand up.
Nice sprawl there from McPower as Drago shoots in.
McPower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago clinches.
Drago pulls McPower into guard.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but McPower is one step ahead there.
McPower should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McPower's guard.
Drago stands up over McPower, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drago manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McPower on his heels. He'll look to pass McPower's guard now, I'm sure.
Drago sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drago is in close to McPower's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ivan Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McPower is working an open guard so Drago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drago gets the takedown into side control.
McPower is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but McPower circles away.
Drago rushes McPower and presses him up against the cage.
Drago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago trying to control the position.
Drago has his foot on McPower's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McPower works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago has his foot on McPower's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McPower works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPower wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
McPower is fighting to break Drago's control of his arms but Drago is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two 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.
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet.
Drago is trying to control the position but McPower postures up.
McPower trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drago holds on and takes a little breather.
Drago pushes McPower off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drago gets to his feet. McPower looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPower sprawls well. McPower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drago gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago tries to land a front kick but McPower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPower tries to avoid it but Drago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPower to the ground. McPower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McPower looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drago gets the takedown into side control.
McPower explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drago wants a takedown but no success here.
Drago pulls guard effortlessly.
Drago trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPower working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McPower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPower trying to move into half guard but instead Drago has managed to sweep!
Drago slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McPower is keeping the position for now.
Drago stands and throws McPower's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drago.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McPower can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Drago scoring with punches from side control.
Drago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Drago just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McPower to see if he's OK.
Drago trying to control the action but McPower is working from the bottom.
Drago slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drago is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McPower is trying to escape and Drago transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McPower is forced to tap! Nice work there by Drago! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Drago!
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