PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Miley Cyrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Drake
vs
Miley Cyrus

195 cm
29
287 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

184 cm
27
265 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Miley Cyrus!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cyrus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

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

Cyrus seems to be looking for submissions.
Drake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drake.

Drake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cyrus defends well.
Drake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cyrus is controlling him.

Cyrus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drake!
Drake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyrus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drake.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drake goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cyrus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drake's guard! Nice work there by Cyrus!

Cyrus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cyrus tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Drake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cyrus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Cyrus 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 Cyrus has Drake in his guard.
Drake passes Cyrus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cyrus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Drake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cyrus sees it coming and defends easily.

Cyrus looking for submissions off his back.
Cyrus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake thows a huge punch but Cyrus dodges it nicely.
Drake throwing shots but Cyrus is blocking nicely.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cyrus's thigh. Cyrus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Drake wants to control from the top but Cyrus keeps moving.
Cyrus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Cyrus blocks nicely.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake postures up in Cyrus's guard and throws a big left but Cyrus blocks it.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cyrus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Drake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cyrus shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cyrus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cyrus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
Drake wants to control but Cyrus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cyrus works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Cyrus seems to be working for a kimura but Drake defends the submission attempt.

Cyrus is working for a submission of some sort.

Cyrus wants to work for an arm triangle but Drake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake pushes Cyrus off looking to stand but Cyrus dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drake is defending against the submission attempts here by Cyrus.

Cyrus is working for a kimura but Drake is defending it quite comfortably.

Cyrus seems to be looking for submissions.

Cyrus is trying to work for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Drake is looking to escape.
Drake works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cyrus is controlling him.
Drake is trying to control the position but Cyrus postures up.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drake with the ground and pound but Cyrus uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Cyrus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drake stands up over Cyrus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cyrus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Drake gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cyrus slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Cyrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Andy Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Miley Cyrus.
Cyrus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake tries to bum rush Cyrus with a series of wild strikes but Cyrus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cyrus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drake throws a right and a left that Cyrus avoids nicely.
Drake lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cyrus shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense.
Drake throws a combination that misses

and Cyrus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drake's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andy Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cyrus works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Cyrus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drake regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake has Cyrus pulled in close to control his posture.

Cyrus 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 Cyrus, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mr Miley Cyrus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cyrus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drake circles away.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Drake feints a jab promting Cyrus to slip. Drake then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cyrus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Drake misses with the combination.
Drake misses with the combination.
Cyrus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake works over Cyrus's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cyrus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andy Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Miley Cyrus.
Drake throws a combination that misses

and Cyrus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Cyrus is trying for a kimura here. Drake looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cyrus wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Miley Cyrus!