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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tama Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiba comes into the arena with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOoSXk_Avqw&feature=related blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tama Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Drake !
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiba stuffs the takedown.
Drake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drake is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Chiba still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Chiba has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Chiba tries for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Chiba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drake has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drake wants to control but Chiba postures up.
Chiba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chiba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Drake rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chiba's guard! Nice work there by Drake !
Drake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chiba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chiba has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chiba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chiba, into his guard.
Drake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chiba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drake has Chiba in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake keeping full guard, as Chiba tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chiba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Drake struggling a bit here.
Drake tries to improve position but can't.
Chiba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chiba but great work by Drake .
Drake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chiba, who protects the arm well.
Drake swings around for an armbar but Chiba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drake 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Drake will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chiba's waist but Chiba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Drake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drake showed some decent athleticism there.
Chiba is pressing down on Drake 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chiba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chiba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chiba!
Chiba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chiba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chiba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chiba but great work by Drake .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake tries for a kimura but Chiba is defending well.
Drake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chiba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drake goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chiba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drake 's guard! Nice work there by Chiba!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chiba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chiba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chiba has Drake in his guard.
Drake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chiba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drake has Chiba in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chiba, into his guard.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Chiba is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chiba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drake has Chiba in his guard.
Chiba has gone for a leg lock! Drake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chiba's guard.
Drake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chiba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drake , into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Drake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Drake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chiba is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold.
Chiba is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chiba is defending against the submission attempts here by Drake .
Drake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chiba sees it coming and defends easily.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba is trying is best to control the position here.
Drake wants to work for an arm triangle but Chiba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chiba sees it coming and defends easily.
Drake is working for an americana but Chiba has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Drake was thinking about the submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chiba pulls Drake in to control the position.
Drake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chiba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drake , into his guard.
Chiba pushes down on Drake 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chiba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drake is just riding it out for now. Chiba eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
Chiba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chiba is looking for a kimura but Drake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chiba to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chiba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chiba.
Drake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drake has control of Chiba's left arm, preventing Chiba from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Chiba is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Drake .
I've got Drake 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Drake !
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