Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UnderGround FC 139
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Drago fails with the takedown
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Puro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Downwith Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Drago feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Puro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVB#
Puro wanted to stand there but Drago had control of the position.
Puro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puro advances position into side control!
Drago looking for a sweep but Puro has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1##SU2#
Puro stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drago.
The strikes coming from Drago are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Puro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drago has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Drago crashes against the mat.
Puro tries to escape but Drago is in control.
Drago working the strikes but Puro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Drago trying to control the action but Puro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puro defending well though.
Puro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puro is trying to stand back up but Drago is controlling him
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drago prevents Puro from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Drago slips a nice elbow through Puro's hands, connecting with Puro's forehead.
Puro pushes Drago off looking to stand but Drago dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drago connects with a nice short shot to Puro's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro pushes Drago off looking to stand but Drago dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Drago prevents Puro from improving his position.
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puro is looking to escape.
Puro trying to control but Drago postures up.
Puro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Puro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
Drago is really stuck here.
Puro doesn't have the hooks in and Drago manages to turn into his guard.
Puro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago postures up in Puro's guard and throws a big left but Puro blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Puro blocks nicely.
Puro wants to stand but Drago is controlling the position.
Puro has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Downwith Drago will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Puro.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Puro throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Puro.
Puro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puro.
Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puro.
Drago tries to counter with a takedown but Puro is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago fails with the takedown
and Puro counters with a three punch combo that has Drago backing up. Drago nods at Puro to acknowledge the strikes.
Drago misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Drago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Puro's half guard.#T1#
Puro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Puro tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Puro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puro wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago misses with a head shot. Puro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Puro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Puro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puro has Drago pulled in close to control his posture.
Drago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puro wants to stand up but Drago is controlling him.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Drago won't allow Puro to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Puro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Drago is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro is working Drago over against the cage.
Drago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro lands a right hand.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Puro presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puro lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro controlling the action here for a moment.
Puro lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Puro as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro stops a takedown attempt from Drago.
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro lands a left hand.
Drago has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drago has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puro pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drago tries to score a body lock takedown but Puro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Puro digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puro lands a left hand.
Puro is working Drago over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Puro presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murska Puro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Downwith Drago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Puro throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Puro.
Puro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drago on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Puro.
No luck for Drago with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Drago closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Puro quickly recovers to half guard.
Drago stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Puro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puro's head. #T1#
Puro is trying to stand back up but Drago is controlling him
Drago prevents Puro from improving his position.
Puro has his hands clasped together around Drago's back. He's all about the action.
Puro pushes Drago off looking to stand but Drago dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Puro delivers a nice body kick.
Drago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Puro but Puro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Puro misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Drago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puro to the mat! Puro manages to get full guard.
Puro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Puro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Puro wriggles free and stands up.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puro scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Drago closes the distance and clinches up with Puro, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes Puro against the cage but Puro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Puro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drago tries for a takedown but Puro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Puro duly obliges.
Murska Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Puro lands with an uppercut that bounces Drago off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Puro.
Puro slaps away a takedown attempt from Drago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Puro does no damage.
Drago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drago tries for a takedown but Puro circles away easily
and Puro counters with a left and a right that stings Drago.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Puro misses. #T4#
Puro catches Drago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puro tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Puro stuns Drago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drago with a poor takedown
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puro is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Puro circles away and we're back to standing.
Puro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drago has his takedown stuffed
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puro throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Drago 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murska Puro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murska Puro!
Murska Puro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UnderGround FC 125
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wangchuck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wangchuck controlling the pace.

Wangchuck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.

Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Wangchuck.

Wangchuck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Wangchuck eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuck frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drago tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Wangchuck keeps control of the position as Drago tries to break free.

Wangchuck looking to break Drago's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Drago remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wangchuck will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Wangchuck looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Drago taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lotay Wangchuck!
Lotay Wangchuck tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: UnderGround FC 112
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1##TD#
Drago gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Barrels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barrels gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barrels is not content to let Drago control the position.
Drago looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barrels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barrels is looking to control Drago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barrels avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Barrels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Barrels.
Barrels seems keen to control Drago's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Barrels has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drago preventing the sweep. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barrels holds on and takes a little breather.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Barrels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Barrels!#REVB#
Barrels won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Drago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barrels pulls Drago in to control the position.
Drago landing with the ground and pound.
Barrels has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barrels's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Barrels.
Barrels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drago's guard. #REVB##T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drago is nestled in close to Barrels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barrels keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barrels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drago is working away from the top position though.
Drago drops an elbow to the side of Barrels's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
Barrels doesn't have the hooks in and Drago manages to turn into his guard.
Barrels told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Drago landing some decent shots from guard.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrels is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Drago won't allow Barrels to sweep him here.
Barrels working a defensive guard here.
Barrels is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barrels has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barrels is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Barrels.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barrels controlling the position.
Drago preventing the sweep.
Drago scoring with some ground and pound.
Barrels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.
Drago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barrels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drago wants to control from the top but Barrels keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drago scoring with some ground and pound.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Downwith Drago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barrels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drago shoots in but no luck this time.
Barrels lands with a shot to the body.
Drago goes for a double leg but Barrels avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barrels continues to drive forward.
Barrels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrels throws out the jab. #TD#
Drago fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barrels sprawls well initially but Drago persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drago prevents Barrels from improving his position.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barrels is trying to control but Drago manages to pass to mount!
Barrels tries to reverse the position but Drago maintains control.
Barrels tries to hold on but Drago pushes him away.
Barrels is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barrels wants to hold on but Drago pushes him away.#T1#
Drago landing strikes, looking to finish!
Drago with shots to the head and body - Barrels looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barrels wants to hold on but Drago pushes him away.
Barrels really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barrels in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barrels wants to control but Drago is having none of it.
Barrels might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barrels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drago landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Barrels is rocked!
Drago loads up with a big shot that hurts Barrels! He's pulled Drago in close but Drago has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Barrels survive? More strikes from Drago and Barrels is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!
An out of breath and clearly excited Downwith Drago thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: FARTMMA 68: Halloween Massacre
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Cobra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobra has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Drago is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Cobra shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Drago drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cobra trying to control the position.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Drago trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago working some strikes from top position.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cobra has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Drago has passed into side control.
Drago working the strikes but Cobra uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Drago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drago misses with a head shot. Cobra uses the momentum to regain guard.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Drago wants to control from the top but Cobra keeps moving.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cobra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Cobra blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cobra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Cobra is trying to hold Drago in close to prevent damage but Drago has managed to pass into half guard.
Drago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Drago misses with a head shot. Cobra uses the momentum to regain guard.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Cobra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Cobra!#REVB#
Cobra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cobra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobra manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Drago lands a couple of digs.
Cobra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Cobra throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cobra's guard. Nice move by Drago!#REVR#
Cobra has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Drago has passed into side control.
Cobra taking a bit of punishment here - Drago scoring with strikes.
Drago throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobra is looking to regain half guard here but Drago keeps moving and retains side control.
Drago in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cobra is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drago connects with a decent elbow.
Drago working the ground and pound.
Drago working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Downwith Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Drago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cobra to the mat! Cobra manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Cobra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago with a nice head shot there.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Cobra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Cobra!#REVB#
Cobra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobra can do to turn this around?
Cobra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Cobra from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cobra throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Cobra looking to pass the guard.
Cobra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard. #REVR#
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drago postures up.
Cobra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Cobra wants to sweep here but Drago controlling him for the moment.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Cobra blocks nicely.
Drago postures up and lands a big shot to Cobra's brow.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Cobra blocks nicely.
Drago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago cracks Cobra with a solid left hand.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago is in close to Cobra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago throws a strike but Cobra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Drago keeping moving, preventing Cobra from controlling successfully.
Drago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobra manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Downwith Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago wants to control from the top but Cobra keeps moving.
Cobra wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Downwith Drago dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Drago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drago somewhat.
Cobra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago feinted with a counter takedown.
Drago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cobra defends it nicely.
Cobra doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away. #CL2#
Cobra pushes Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago goes for a takedown attempt but Cobra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago dives in and grabs Cobra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cobra pushes down on Drago's head and hops out.
Cobra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cobra has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Cobra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobra fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Cobra drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage.
Cobra scores with a shot to the side of Drago's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.#T1#
Cobra pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobra lands a shoulder strike.
Cobra is working Drago over against the cage.
Cobra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cobra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cobra.
Nice body punch from Cobra - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Cobra.
Cobra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
Cobra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobra digs a right hand into Drago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drago's gas tank.
Cobra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Cobra.
Cobra lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Drago is rocked!
Cobra pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobra scores with a shot to the side of Drago's head.
Cobra dips a shoulder and cracks Drago with a mighty uppercut! Drago falls back against the cage and Cobra unloads with a barrage of strikes! Drago is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cobra screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cobra!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Cobra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 63
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Drago walks into a stiff left hand from Boe.
Boe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Downwith Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boe tries to land a leg kick but Drago saw it coming and moves away.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Boe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boe throws a series of punches but Drago moves out of range.
Drago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boe but Boe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Boe.
Drago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drago circles away quickly and effectively.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Boe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johannes Boe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Downwith Drago.
Boe with a hook.#TD2#
Drago looking to score a takedown here. Boe is defending well but Drago drives through and ends up in Boe's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boe tries to get out of the position.
Boe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boe pulls Drago in close to his closed guard and prevents Drago from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there. #T1#
Boe keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Boe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago stands up over Boe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drago won't allow Boe to sweep him here.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boe trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
Drago preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Drago with a nice head shot there.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drago lands a couple of elbows.
Drago scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Drago is pushing down on Boe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boe is fighting to maintain full guard but Drago has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago slips a nice elbow through Boe's hands, connecting with Boe's forehead.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drago slips a nice elbow through Boe's hands, connecting with Boe's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drago throwing shots but Boe is blocking nicely.
Drago lands strikes from half guard.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boe's head.
Drago throwing shots but Boe is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boe trying to control but Drago postures up.
Drago working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boe defending well though. #T4#
Drago drops an elbow to the side of Boe's head.
Drago working over Boe with some ground and pound. Boe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Drago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drago working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boe is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago is keen to just control but Boe is a slippery customer.
Drago winds up and cracks Boe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drago connects with a nice short shot to Boe's temple.
Drago throws a strike but Boe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Drago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Downwith Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boe throws a head kick that misses.
Boe throws a head kick that misses.
Boe tests Drago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drago or perhaps it was just good defense by Boe, which made it look bad.
Drago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boe.
Boe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.
Boe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Drago throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boe was covering up waiting for the punch and Drago finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Boe blocks nicely.
Drago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Boe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago lands a couple of elbows.
Boe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago is in close to Boe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Drago wants to control from the top but Boe keeps moving.
Drago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boe's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boe being controlled here, momentarily.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Boe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boe keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Boe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Boe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Boe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Boe!#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Boe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boe has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Boe stopping the sweep attempt from Drago.
Boe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Boe wants to improve his position but Drago is controlling well.
Boe has hold of Drago's hands but Drago slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Drago wants to control but Boe is keeping him busy.
Boe taking some punishment here, with Drago in his half guard.
Drago wants to control but Boe is keeping him busy.
Boe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Drago throwing shots but Boe is blocking nicely.
Drago looks to land a strike but Boe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Drago landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Downwith Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Drago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boe.#TD2#
Drago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Drago there.
Drago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boe tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Drago looks to land a strike but Boe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boe keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Boe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago lands a couple of elbows.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Boe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Drago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Downwith Drago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago distracts Boe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drago engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Let's hope that Drago has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boe is trying to control the position but Drago postures up.
Drago is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Boe being controlled here, momentarily.
Drago postures up and lands a big shot to Boe's brow.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drago controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Downwith Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Downwith Drago!
Downwith Drago gave a mention to VanDam Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: FARTMMA 58
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Rasputin stuffs the takedown attempt from Drago. Drago gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasputin throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem.
Drago fails with the takedown.
Rasputin doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rasputin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drago somewhat.
Rasputin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Drago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
Drago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rasputin's waist but Rasputin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drago off to one side.
Rasputin misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Rasputin darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage.
Rasputin digs a right hand into Drago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drago's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Rasputin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drago tries to score a body lock takedown but Rasputin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drago wants to take the fight to the mat but Rasputin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rasputin is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasputin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago takes a shot to the head.
Rasputin gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Rasputin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Rasputin is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rasputin digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin.
I was talking to Drago's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rasputin lands with a short shot to the head.
Rasputin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasputin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Drago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rasputin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasputin.
Rasputin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rasputin lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rasputin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rasputin scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Rasputin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rasputin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rasputin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Drago is rocked!
Rasputin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasputin. #T2#
Rasputin presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rasputin digs a right hand into Drago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drago's gas tank.
Rasputin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a body punch.
Rasputin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rasputin works on Drago's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasputin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rasputin lands a left hand.
Rasputin lands with a light punch inside.
Drago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rasputin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Rasputin moves into the clinch.
Drago is trying to drag Rasputin to the mat but Rasputin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rasputin works on Drago's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasputin scores with a shoulder strike.
Drago takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Rasputin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
Rasputin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasputin.
Rasputin digs a right hand into Drago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drago's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasputin.
Nice body punch from Rasputin.
A right handed body shot lands from Rasputin.
Rasputin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Rasputin - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Rasputin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rasputin as the two fighters clinch.
Rasputin lands a hook that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasputin.
A body shot lands from Rasputin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Rasputin.
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasputin is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rasputin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Drago's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Drago drops to his knees and Rasputin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Rasputin!
Our winner, Evgeni Rasputin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FARTMMA 53
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Dentler stuffs the takedown attempt from Drago. Drago gets slowly back to his feet.
Downwith Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago shoots in and drives through. Dentler sprawls well.
Dentler digs a good body shot into Drago's ribs.#TD#
Drago shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dentler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dentler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dentler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drago in side control, throwing shots but Dentler defends.
Drago cracks Dentler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
An elbow from Drago crashes against the mat.
Drago lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Drago trying to control the position but Dentler is working away.
Dentler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Drago cracks Dentler with a big elbow.
Drago is looking to take a break and control but Dentler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drago in side control, throwing shots but Dentler defends.
Drago creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dentler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dentler is not content to let Drago control the position.
Dentler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Drago working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Drago in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dentler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Drago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Drago sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dentler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago lands a nice forearm strike.
Drago lands a decent elbow from side control.
Drago is chipping away with strikes. #ROC#
Dentler is rocked!
The ground and pound from Drago seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Drago happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dentler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drago.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dentler can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Drago in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Drago works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dentler is still in real trouble! Can Drago finish him?
A big shot lands for Drago! That's hurt Dentler! Will he recover? Drago fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!
Downwith Drago decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Memphis Dentler spoke after the fight, saying 'Cant win em all I suppose'.

Event: FARTMMA 44
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Addams is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Addams circles away and we're back to standing.
Addams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Drago has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Addams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drago wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Addams looking to slow down the pace here.
Addams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drago.
Addams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
Drago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Addams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Addams. #CUT2#
Downwith Drago's cut is getting worse.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Downwith Drago's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Jeez, Downwith Drago's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Downwith Drago's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Itt Addams!
An out of breath Itt Addams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 9, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Fujita shows good takedown defense.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fujita uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Fujita sends Drago crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fujita is motioning to the referee to let Drago up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Drago is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujita fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Drago square on the jaw! Damn, Drago is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaz Fujita!

Event: The Island Season 9, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Drago darts in looking for a takedown but Morgan gets double underhooks and turns Drago into the cage.
Morgan lunges at Drago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drago's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Drago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morgan is trying to defend but Drago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drago is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morgan has hold of Drago's hands but Drago slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drago throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morgan tries to get out of the position.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Drago has control of the leg.
Morgan is controlling Drago's trapped leg to prevent Drago from advancing to side control.
Drago working Morgan over with strikes. #T1#
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Nice strikes from Drago there.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago slips a nice elbow through Morgan's hands, connecting with Morgan's forehead.
Drago lands strikes from half guard.
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morgan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drago landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Drago sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Morgan! Oh, Morgan is in big trouble! Drago lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!
After the fight, Downwith Drago was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: IFA 27-04
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Cobra digs a good hook to Drago's body.
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobra is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Cobra circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Cobra instigates a clinch.
A short right from Cobra.
Cobra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Cobra.
Cobra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Drago fails to pull guard.
Cobra is working Drago over against the cage.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
A short left from Cobra.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Cobra as the two fighters clinch.
Cobra is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobra scores with a hook to the body.
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobra is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobra is working Drago over against the cage.
Drago takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Drago is rocked!#T1#
Still in the clinch, Cobra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Cobra.
Cobra is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobra lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Drago to his knees! Cobra keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cobra!
Kyle Cobra is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Kyle Cobra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: IFA 20-94
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Saku tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saku can pounce on him.
Saku misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Drago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saku won't be happy with that.
Saku tries to bench press Drago off him but Drago keeps the position.
Drago throws a strike aimed at the side of Saku's head but Saku avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Saku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drago wants to control but Saku is keeping him busy.
Saku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saku is trying to control Drago's posture but Drago avoids it.
Saku is looking to reverse the position.
Drago scoring with punches and elbows.
Drago lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago looks up at the clock and then as Saku takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drago smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Saku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Drago lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Saku can't do much from the bottom here.
Drago lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drago looks up at the clock and then as Saku takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drago smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Saku is trying to get back to half guard.
Saku wants to control but Drago postures up.
Saku gets back to half guard.
Saku is trying to maintain the position but Drago is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Saku wants to control the action here but instead Drago manages to pass to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drago lands a couple of good shots and Saku has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Drago gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Saku wants to escape the position.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago lands shots from the back.
Can Saku hold on?! Drago is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Saku covers up after that shot from Drago. #ROC#
Saku is rocked!
Drago cracks Saku with a big shot to the side of the head Saku is covering up - he's in big trouble! Drago connects with another shot that knocks Saku out cold! Drago stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!
Downwith Drago is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Downwith Drago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IFA : 06:04
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
McPherson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drago.
Drago doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and McPherson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McPherson wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
McPherson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McPherson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McPherson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McPherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drago can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
McPherson stopping the sweep attempt from Drago.#SUB2#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McPherson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but McPherson is proving a slippery customer.
McPherson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McPherson with a flurry of punches that miss.
McPherson distracts Drago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McPherson postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Drago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McPherson chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
McPherson distracts Drago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPherson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drago has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McPherson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drago's head.
McPherson with a flurry of punches that miss.
McPherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPherson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McPherson preventing the sweep.
McPherson with a flurry of punches that miss.
McPherson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drago keeping full guard, as McPherson tries to pass.
McPherson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McPherson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drago's head.
Drago trying to control the position.
Drago working a defensive guard but McPherson passes into half guard.
Drago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McPherson misses with a head shot. Drago uses the momentum to regain guard.
McPherson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McPherson's guard. #REVB#
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
McPherson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB#
McPherson working for submissions but it's allowed Drago to get to half guard. #SUB#
McPherson looking for submissions off his back.
McPherson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drago is working away from the top position though.
Drago is nestled in close to McPherson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McPherson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McPherson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
McPherson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turd McPherson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Drago shoots in but McPherson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drago shoots for a takedown but McPherson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McPherson misses with a takedown attempt - Drago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McPherson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drago as he jumps to the side.
McPherson throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
McPherson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drago is trying to defend but McPherson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McPherson prevents Drago from improving his position.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drago's head.
McPherson is working Drago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Drago working a defensive guard but McPherson passes into half guard.
Drago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drago is looking for a sweep. McPherson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McPherson is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now.
Drago wants to get back to full guard.
Drago is not content to let McPherson control the position.
Drago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McPherson.
McPherson tries to pass to full mount but Drago defends it.
McPherson slips a nice elbow through Drago's hands, connecting with Drago's forehead.
McPherson is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
McPherson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
McPherson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McPherson wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
McPherson landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
McPherson cracks Drago with a solid left hand.
McPherson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drago can do to turn this around?
McPherson is looking to work some ground and pound but Drago has wrist control.
Drago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McPherson's guard. #REVB#
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
McPherson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
McPherson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drago passes into side control.
McPherson looking for a sweep but Drago has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Drago looking to control but McPherson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McPherson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Drago scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McPherson? #T4#
McPherson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drago landing strikes, looking to finish!
McPherson is trying desperately to improve position.
Drago landing strikes from the mount.
Drago lands a nice shot to the head.
Drago cracks McPherson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Turd McPherson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago lands a big shot to the head and McPherson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Downwith Drago!
During a confident post fight interview, Downwith Drago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFA 28:03
Date: Mar 28, 2019

#R1#
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fujita circles away.
Fujita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt
and Fujita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Downwith Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Fujita counters with a nice right hand that sends Drago toppling to the canvas! Drago scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fujita finish him?!
Drago has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fujita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Drago shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago is keen to just control but Fujita is a slippery customer.
Fujita wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujita wants to get back to his feet.
Fujita is looking to control Drago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fujita avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Drago scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drago controlling the pace.
Fujita taking some punishment here, with Drago in his half guard.
Drago winds up and cracks Fujita with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drago thows a huge punch but Fujita dodges it nicely.
Fujita keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fujita trying to control but Drago postures up.
Drago lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fujita wants to control but Drago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Drago landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fujita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drago trying to control from half guard but Fujita is working away. #ES2#
Fujita kicks off Drago and gets to his feet. #TD#
Drago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drago lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago wants to pass the guard but Fujita is keeping the position.
Fujita looking to control but Drago passes into half guard.
Drago lands with a punch from half guard.
Fujita wants to get back to full guard but Drago has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fujita struggling a bit here.#T3#
Fujita is looking for a sweep.
Drago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drago is chipping away with strikes.
Drago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#
Fujita is rocked!
Fujita is looking for a sweep.
Fujita is still in real trouble! Can Drago finish him?
Check out the look on Drago's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Fujita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Fujita looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Drago turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!

Event: IFA : 14:03
Date: Mar 14, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Drago feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Drago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James working a defensive guard here.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drago has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drago wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Drago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Drago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drago slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James wants to control but Drago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.#T2#
James is trying to get back to full guard.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James working a defensive guard but Drago manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drago is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drago misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James looks to move to half guard but instead Drago has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
James manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Drago looks to land a strike but James avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drago postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
James has Drago pulled in close to control his posture.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
James looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drago trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow. #CUT#
It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James chips away with some ground and pound.
James works over Drago with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Downwith Drago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Downwith Drago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Drago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
James is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James regains half guard, as Drago was trying to land strikes.
Drago slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drago trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James pulls Drago in to control the position. #T1#
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
James wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Drago controlling the position.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Drago is controlling James's posture.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drago pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
James distracts Drago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Drago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drago looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Drago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Downwith Drago.
Drago stuffs the takedown.#T3#
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drago but Drago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drago shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Drago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
James 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.
Downwith Drago has got the better of the ground game so far.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard. #REVB#
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#
That has opened up Downwith Drago's cut even more.
James stands up over Drago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#
The cut above Downwith Drago's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Downwith Drago's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson James!
Tyson James is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tyson James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFA : 02/03
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
You Really Want To Hurt thuds a left hand into Drago's body.
You Really Want To Hurt scores with a nice strike.
You Really Want To Hurt misses with a hook #TD2#
and Drago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
You Really Want To Hurt is in trouble now - Drago has advanced to mount!
Drago with a couple of short strikes.
Drago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as You Really Want To Hurt is looking to escape.
You Really Want To Hurt's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. You Really Want To Hurt looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Do You Really Want To Hurt has been cut.
Drago lands with some strikes.
Drago avoids the attempt from You Really Want To Hurt to control.
You Really Want To Hurt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if You Really Want To Hurt tries to get out of the position.
Drago cracks You Really Want To Hurt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT2#
Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Drago content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Drago.#CUT2#
Jeez, Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Downwith Drago!
Downwith Drago is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: IFA : 14/02
Date: Feb 14, 2019

#R1#
Buchanan throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Drago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buchanan won't be happy with that.
Drago lands a nice forearm strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buchanan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drago misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Drago grinds an elbow into Buchanan's temple.
Buchanan struggling a bit here.
Buchanan is being controlled here.
Buchanan struggling a bit here.
Buchanan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drago just content to control the position.
Buchanan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Buchanan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Drago perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Buchanan wants to get back to full guard.
Drago looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buchanan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drago throwing shots but Buchanan is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Drago.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buchanan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drago looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buchanan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Drago.
Drago is controlling the pace.
Buchanan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drago scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Buchanan tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Buchanan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drago is working away from the top position though.
Drago lands with a punch from half guard.
Buchanan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Drago.
Buchanan wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago is nestled in close to Buchanan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Buchanan taking some punishment here, with Drago in his half guard.
Drago looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buchanan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buchanan trying to control but Drago postures up.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drago controlling the action here.
Drago working over Buchanan with some ground and pound. Buchanan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#
It looks like Barry Buchanan has been cut.
Drago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buchanan's head.
Nice strikes from Drago there.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Drago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drago landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buchanan keeps working.
Drago lands with a punch from half guard.
Drago landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Buchanan moves into full guard.
Drago loads up on a big left hand. Buchanan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Drago looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Buchanan can't hide his disappointment, as Drago celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!

Event: IFA - Smackdown
Date: Jan 27, 2019

#R1##TD#
Drago drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drago landing some decent shots from guard.
Redeaux wants to get back to his feet but Drago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drago landing some decent shots from guard.
Drago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redeaux's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Redeaux is rocked!#T1#
Redeaux has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
Redeaux is still in real trouble! Can Drago finish him?
Drago postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Redeaux's head off the mat! Redeaux is out! He's out! Drago jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!

Event: IFA Proving Grounds
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Nice body punch from You Really Want To Hurt.
Downwith Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago dives in for a single leg takedown but You Really Want To Hurt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
You Really Want To Hurt stuffs the takedown attempt from Drago. Drago gets slowly back to his feet.
You Really Want To Hurt is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Drago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and You Really Want To Hurt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and You Really Want To Hurt counters with a straight right hand.
Drago shoots for a takedown but You Really Want To Hurt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drago has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago tries for a takedown but You Really Want To Hurt circles away easily
and You Really Want To Hurt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago walks into a jab.
You Really Want To Hurt's corner calls for a 1-2. You Really Want To Hurt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. You Really Want To Hurt tries to avoid it but Drago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag You Really Want To Hurt to the ground. You Really Want To Hurt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
You Really Want To Hurt sends Drago crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! You Really Want To Hurt is motioning to the referee to let Drago up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Drago is rocked!#CUT2#
Downwith Drago's cut is getting worse.
Drago with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and You Really Want To Hurt moves into the clinch.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago goes for a takedown in the clinch but You Really Want To Hurt prevents it.
You Really Want To Hurt slowing the pace effectively.
Drago is working for takedown but You Really Want To Hurt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Drago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. You Really Want To Hurt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
You Really Want To Hurt stalling. #KD2#
You Really Want To Hurt drops Drago onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Drago is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
You Really Want To Hurt cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
A short left from You Really Want To Hurt.
Come on You Really Want To Hurt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drago tries to score a body lock takedown but You Really Want To Hurt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
You Really Want To Hurt lands with a left to the head.
You Really Want To Hurt stalling.
You Really Want To Hurt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drago up against the cage.
You Really Want To Hurt slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Do You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Drago takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
Downwith Drago's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
You Really Want To Hurt's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on You Really Want To Hurt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
You Really Want To Hurt moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from You Really Want To Hurt.
Drago tries for a takedown but You Really Want To Hurt manages to get underhooks.
Drago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. You Really Want To Hurt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
You Really Want To Hurt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a body shot.
You Really Want To Hurt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by You Really Want To Hurt after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt has Drago pushed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a shot to the body.
You Really Want To Hurt effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
You Really Want To Hurt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
You Really Want To Hurt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
You Really Want To Hurt continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Do You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt scores with a body shot.
You Really Want To Hurt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2#
You Really Want To Hurt lands a big uppercut and Drago crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drago looks OK. You Really Want To Hurt waves Drago back to his feet!#CUT2#
Jeez, Downwith Drago's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Downwith Drago's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Do You Really Want To Hurt!
Do You Really Want To Hurt is the new heavyweight champion!
Do You Really Want To Hurt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ROTI-15
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Drago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drago lands strikes from half guard.
You Really Want To Hurt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Drago lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drago connects with a nice short shot to You Really Want To Hurt's temple.
You Really Want To Hurt wants to sweep but Drago has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Drago.
You Really Want To Hurt is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT#
It looks like Do You Really Want To Hurt has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on You Really Want To Hurt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drago working the ground and pound from side control.
You Really Want To Hurt taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago working the head with strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut even more.
Drago working the ground and pound from side control.
You Really Want To Hurt can't do much from the bottom here.
Drago wants to control but You Really Want To Hurt is keeping him busy. #T1#
A control attempt from You Really Want To Hurt but he's now mounted!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if You Really Want To Hurt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drago breaks from You Really Want To Hurt's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#
Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Downwith Drago!
Downwith Drago is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: ROTI-14
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Tua tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Drago closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tua did well to prevent Drago getting side control.
Tua is looking to control Drago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tua avoid being mounted?
Drago is nestled in close to Tua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tua wants to control but Drago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drago moves into full mount! Tua won't be happy about that!
Tua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drago pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Drago lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#
It looks like Tuna Tua has been cut.
Drago lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tua hang on?#ROC#
Tua is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Tua goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Drago!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!

Event: ROTI-08
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Buchanan misses with a straight right. #TD#
Drago dives in and scores a takedown into Buchanan's guard.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buchanan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago with a nice head shot there.
Drago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago landing some decent shots from guard.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Buchanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Buchanan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Buchanan!#REVB#
Drago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buchanan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Drago distracts Buchanan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buchanan is keeping the position for now.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buchanan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buchanan can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Buchanan is retaining full guard.
Drago stands up over Buchanan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago is working Buchanan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drago is in close to Buchanan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buchanan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buchanan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago. #T3#
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Buchanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago is stalling in the full guard.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Buchanan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Buchanan!#REVB#
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.#T4#
Buchanan trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Buchanan 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 pulls Buchanan in close to prevent any damage.
Buchanan preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago is pulling down on Buchanan's head. It's preventing any offense from Buchanan, at least for the moment.
Buchanan wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Downwith Drago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Buchanan finds it's way through Drago's defenses.
Nice cross by Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buchanan scores with a three punch combo!
Buchanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Drago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buchanan's guard.
Drago is working Buchanan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buchanan looking for a sweep. Not yet Buchanan, not yet.
Buchanan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drago cracks Buchanan with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago wants to control from the top but Buchanan keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drago stands up over Buchanan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Drago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Drago throws a strike but Buchanan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Drago controlling the position.#SUB#
Buchanan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard. #REVR#
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches inform us that Buchanan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Drago cracks Buchanan with a solid left hand.
Buchanan trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buchanan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buchanan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Drago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drago lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Drago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buchanan wants to sweep but no luck.
Drago postures up in Buchanan's guard and throws a big left but Buchanan blocks it.
Buchanan looking to control.
Drago connects with a couple of short punches.
Downwith Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Barry Buchanan has been cut.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago is working Buchanan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Drago with a nice head shot there.
Drago loads up on a big left hand. Buchanan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Drago looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Buchanan can't hide his disappointment, as Drago celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!

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