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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Drummond (ranked 1058 p4p, 2137 weight class) and Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 160 p4p, 300 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Drummond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Vellei ducks right into an uppercut from Drummond.
La Vellei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drummond avoids it really well and circles away.
La Vellei defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand.
La Vellei looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drummond looking to control.
Drummond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Vellei manages to get himself to full guard.
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drummond is one step ahead there.
Drummond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as La Vellei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drummond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
La Vellei looking for a guillotine here but Drummond defends easily.
Drummond throws a big right hand that misses.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drummond connects with a couple of short punches.
Drummond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drummond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
La Vellei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
La Vellei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drummond.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drummond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Vellei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
La Vellei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drummond defends well.
La Vellei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
La Vellei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
La Vellei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drummond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. La Vellei is working away from the top position though.
La Vellei stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Drummond misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like La Vellei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Drummond takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Drummond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Drummond as La Vellei shoots in.
A jab from Drummond misses.
Jake Drummond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Vellei.
An inside leg kick lands from Drummond.
La Vellei blocks a jab.
La Vellei throws a looping overhand right but Drummond ducks down to avoid it.
Drummond tries a head kick but it misses.
La Vellei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Vellei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drummond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Vellei was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drummond defends it nicely.
Jake Drummond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from Drummond.
La Vellei slips under a jab from Drummond.
Drummond tries a head kick but it misses.
Drummond lands with an uppercut that bounces La Vellei off the cage and back into range.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Drummond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Drummond misses its intended target.
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Vellei was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.
Drummond displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Drummond punishes La Vellei's body with a nice straight punch.
Drummond misses with a double jab.
Drummond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drummond misses with a low kick.
Drummond tries to land a leg kick but La Vellei saw it coming and moves away.
La Vellei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drummond.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drummond throws a good cross that connects.
La Vellei shoots and misses
and Drummond counters with a straight right hand.
Drummond takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Vellei swinging wildly here.
Drummond lands a nice shot to the body.
La Vellei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drummond stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Drummond does it's job there.
Jake Drummond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Vellei shoots in for a double leg but Drummond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drummond throws the left hand but La Vellei avoids the punch easily.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drummond misses the shot to the body.
La Vellei defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand.
La Vellei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from La Vellei.
La Vellei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drummond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drummond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for La Vellei with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Drummond lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Vellei doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Drummond.
Drummond stuffs the takedown attempt from La Vellei. La Vellei gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La Vellei checks a low kick from Drummond.
La Vellei scores with a takedown into Drummond's guard.
La Vellei preventing the sweep.
Drummond is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei is working Drummond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drummond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Drummond is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells La Vellei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
La Vellei throwing strikes from guard but Drummond blocks nicely.
La Vellei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drummond manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now La Vellei has Drummond in his guard.
Drummond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drummond postures up.
La Vellei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drummond defends it easily.
Drummond postures up and lands a big shot to La Vellei's brow.
Drummond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drummond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drummond got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Vellei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drummond has managed to get both his arms back between La Vellei's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drummond defends well.
Drummond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drummond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
La Vellei is looking for a triangle but Drummond pushes his legs off easily.
La Vellei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drummond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drummond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drummond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drummond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drummond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drummond is working La Vellei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drummond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
La Vellei is rocked!
Drummond landing with the ground and pound.
La Vellei is still in real trouble! Can Drummond finish him?
Drummond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drummond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drummond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
La Vellei working for a triangle but Drummond defends it easily.
La Vellei seems to have recovered his senses.
La Vellei is trying to keep Drummond in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drummond.
Drummond throwing strikes but missing.
La Vellei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drummond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
La Vellei working for submissions but it's allowed Drummond to get to half guard.
Drummond takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drummond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drummond seems to be working for a kimura but La Vellei defends the submission attempt.
Drummond is trying to work for a kimura but La Vellei is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drummond dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drummond throws a body shot but no joy.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from Drummond.
La Vellei throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond.
La Vellei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drummond circles away.
La Vellei blocks a low kick nicely.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Drummond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drummond looks to score with a jab to the body but La Vellei is just out of range.
La Vellei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drummond checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drummond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drummond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drummond misses the shot to the body.
Drummond with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from La Vellei is defended easily by Drummond.
Jake Drummond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
Drummond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond missing with a left hand there. La Vellei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drummond misses with a straight left.
Drummond throws a hook but La Vellei avoids it easily.
La Vellei staying out of range there.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from Drummond.
La Vellei takes a swing at Drummond's ribcage but misses.
Drummond misses with an uppercut
and La Vellei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drummond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
La Vellei moves forwards but Drummond connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Drummond. Those never looked like landing.
Drummond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La Vellei checks the leg kick.
La Vellei ducks under a wild hook from Drummond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond misses with an uppercut
and La Vellei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drummond scores with a one two! La Vellei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the 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!
Drummond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
La Vellei drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Drummond gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
La Vellei takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
La Vellei raining down shots from the mount!
Drummond tries to hold on but La Vellei pushes him away.
Drummond manages to regain half guard. Good work.
La Vellei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond trying to control but La Vellei postures up.
Drummond wants to improve his position but La Vellei is controlling well.
La Vellei is trying to control the action in half guard but Drummond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drummond tries to get to full guard but La Vellei has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with La Vellei in particular looking to stall.
Jake Drummond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
La Vellei wants to pass to mount but Drummond is defending the position.
Drummond is trying to get back to full guard.
La Vellei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drummond defends it well.
Drummond trying to hold on to La Vellei's head to control him but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drummond is trying to control but can't.
La Vellei is working for a kimura but Drummond is defending it quite comfortably.
Drummond trying to control from the bottom.
La Vellei wants to free his trapped foot but Drummond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
La Vellei throws a strike but Drummond avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jake Drummond did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drummond sprawls well. Drummond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. La Vellei gets slowly back to his feet.
Drummond lands a head kick. La Vellei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Drummond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Vellei.
No luck for La Vellei with that takedown attempt.
Drummond throws the left hand but La Vellei avoids the punch easily.
Drummond attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from La Vellei misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond throws a big shot that misses.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jake Drummond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt - Drummond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei shoots in but Drummond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
La Vellei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drummond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drummond lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drummond misses with a looping right.
That kick from Drummond tenderised La Vellei's leg. La Vellei is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La Vellei.
Drummond misses with a hook. La Vellei ducked under it nicely.
Jake Drummond is winning the standup battle so far.
La Vellei blocks a jab.
La Vellei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drummond throws a head kick that misses.
Drummond throws a jab when La Vellei was well out of range.
La Vellei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Vellei checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Drummond. No joy for La Vellei on that attempt.
Drummond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drummond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drummond throws a shot from downtown. La Vellei moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drummond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and La Vellei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Vellei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drummond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Vellei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drummond tries to counter by clinching up but La Vellei breaks away and moves out of range.
La Vellei shoots in but no luck this time.
Drummond scores with a sloppy right hand. La Vellei should have avoided that one.
Drummond throws a head kick but La Vellei moves out of range.
Drummond throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from La Vellei is defended easily by Drummond.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than La Vellei was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drummond sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
La Vellei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
La Vellei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drummond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Drummond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei works a leg free and moves into half guard.
La Vellei is keen to just control but Drummond is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. La Vellei lands a nice short elbow.
Drummond trying to control but La Vellei postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drummond blocking the ground and pound attempt from La Vellei.
La Vellei slips a nice elbow through Drummond's hands, connecting with Drummond's forehead.
La Vellei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drummond's head.
La Vellei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drummond defends it well.
La Vellei is trying to control. Drummond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drummond manages to get to full guard.
Drummond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drummond had his way with Jean Cristopher La Vellei in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Drummond. That's going to slow La Vellei down.
La Vellei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drummond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
La Vellei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drummond looks to score with a jab to the body but La Vellei is just out of range.
Drummond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drummond swings for the body but La Vellei moves out of range.
Drummond misses with a straight right.
Drummond backing away here, and La Vellei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Drummond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Vellei finds it's way round the side to connect with Drummond's head.
Drummond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drummond looks to land a combination but La Vellei avoids it well.
La Vellei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drummond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Vellei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drummond pinned against the cage. Drummond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
La Vellei dives in for a single leg takedown but Drummond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drummond is looking to chop away at La Vellei's legs.
Drummond throws out a leg kick but La Vellei moves out of range and Drummond only half commits.
Excellent takedown into side control there by La Vellei.
La Vellei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no La Vellei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
La Vellei is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
La Vellei tries for a kimura but Drummond is defending well.
La Vellei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drummond, who protects the arm well.
Drummond struggling a bit here.
La Vellei in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond can't do much from the bottom here.
La Vellei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drummond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
La Vellei tries for a kimura but Drummond is defending well.
La Vellei with the ground and pound but Drummond regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
La Vellei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drummond is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei looks to land a strike but Drummond avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Drummond is keeping the position.
Drummond trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer.
La Vellei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells La Vellei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drummond trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer.
Drummond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drummond looking for a guillotine here but La Vellei defends easily.
Drummond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
La Vellei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells La Vellei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
La Vellei is looking to stand up but Drummond won't let him.
La Vellei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
La Vellei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
La Vellei landing with the ground and pound.
Drummond wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
La Vellei thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jake Drummond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drummond is trying to control the position but La Vellei postures up.
Drummond is pulling down on La Vellei's head. It's preventing any offense from La Vellei, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drummond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Drummond!
Jake Drummond retains his middleweight title!
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