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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Shade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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174 cm
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfie Shade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Drake!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shade tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Shade throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Drake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shade looks for the body kick but Drake saw that one coming.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shade.
Shade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Drake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drake tries to buck Shade off but Shade is having none of it.
Shade grinds an elbow into Drake's temple.
Shade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drake is not content to let Shade control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shade is trying to work for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Shade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
Shade tries to pass to full mount but Drake defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake looks for a takedown but Shade sprawls well.
Shade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shade doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shade counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Drake!
Shade is breathing heavily.
Drake wants to hold on but Shade pushes him away.
Drake can't escape the position.
Drake wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shade looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shade working for a guillotine from mount but Drake is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shade avoids the attempt from Drake to control.
Drake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drake wants to control but Shade is having none of it.
Drake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drake throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Drake is looking to get to half guard.
Drake is trying to stand up.
Shade landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shade working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shade landing shots from mount.
Shade throws some wild stikes that Drake manages to avoid easily.
Shade goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Drake is on top in guard.
Drake wants to control from the top but Shade keeps moving.
Drake is pushing down on Shade's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shade is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Shade dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but Shade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Shade shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Drake tries to roll over but Shade keeps him under control.
Shade is working for a kimura but Drake is defending it quite comfortably.
Shade is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake actively working from the bottom here.
Shade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drake's head.
Drake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Shade from controlling successfully.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shade.
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Shade is proving a slippery customer.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shade!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake misses with a head shot.
Shade throwing hammer fists to the chest of Drake. What's that going to do exactly?
Shade is just holding on here. Drake manages to take his back.
Shade manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drake's guard. Nice work there by Shade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shade is looking to stand up but Drake won't let him.
Shade with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shade avoids the head kick by Drake.
Shade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Shade persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Shade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake digs a good hook to Shade's body.
No luck for Shade with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfie Shade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drake - that will leave a mark!
A nice combination there by Drake.
Shade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Drake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Drake.
Drake stalks Shade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shade's face. Shade staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shade keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Shade avoids the head kick by Drake.
Drake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shade closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard.
Shade is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shade stacks Drake on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shade!
Shade looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Shade drags him back down.
Shade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drake, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shade wants to pass to mount but Drake is defending the position.
Shade is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.
Drake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shade drops back looking for a leg! Drake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drake manages to kick Shade off! Shade jumps back into Drake's guard.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drake is looking to stand up but Shade isn't so interested in that idea.
Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shade has picked Drake up and slammed him! Drake can't keep hold of the triangle and Shade manages to pass to side control!
Shade decides to stand back up.
Shade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shade tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drake moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drake gets caught flat footed, as Shade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drake throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake trying to strike off his back.
Drake wants to stand and escape but Shade is having none of it.
Shade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drake throws a wild body kick that Shade sees coming a mile off.
Shade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shade 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.
Drake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shade is controlling him.
Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfie Shade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfie Shade!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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