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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janne Stryparn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janne Stryparn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Drake!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryparn blocks a head kick by Drake.
Stryparn slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Drake scores with a takedown into Stryparn's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake being controlled here momentarily.
Drake trying to control but Stryparn is working from the bottom.
Drake works over Stryparn with some ground and pound from guard.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stryparn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stryparn keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake postures up.
Drake wants to control from the top but Stryparn keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Donald Drake.
Stryparn shoots in and drives through. Drake sprawls well.
Drake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stryparn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drake but Drake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stryparn.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stryparn.
Drake feints a jab promting Stryparn to slip. Drake then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stryparn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stryparn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stryparn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drake scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake wants to control but Stryparn is keeping him busy.
Stryparn trying to control but Drake postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control from Stryparn's half guard. Stryparn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Drake stays in close to Stryparn's body and controls the position.
Drake postures up in Stryparn's guard and throws a big left but Stryparn blocks it.
Stryparn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Drake!
Drake is trying desperately to improve position.
Stryparn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryparn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drake is looking to escape.
Drake can't escape the position.
Stryparn tries to control but Drake wriggling away.
Drake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Drake tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stryparn is pressing down on Drake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drake is holding on for now.
Drake keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
Stryparn is trying to control. Drake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Drake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stryparn pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake is staying active underneath Stryparn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Stryparn circles away.
Drake gets a double leg takedown into Stryparn's guard.
Stryparn wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment.
Donald Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stryparn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drake is stalling in the full guard.
Stryparn is trying to control the position but Drake postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake wants to control from the top but Stryparn keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Donald Drake was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Drake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stryparn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stryparn is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake working the ground and pound.
Stryparn is looking to regain half guard here but Drake keeps moving and retains side control.
Drake lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stryparn down.
Drake throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Drake in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stryparn tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position.
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 to move to mount but Stryparn blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stryparn to see if he's OK.
Drake scores with a couple of short elbows.
Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stryparn to see if he's OK.
Drake in side control lands a decent elbow.
Drake lands some shots froms side control.
Stryparn is rocked!
Stryparn is looking to regain half guard here but Drake keeps moving and retains side control.
Drake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drake landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control the position but Stryparn is working away.
Drake swings around for an armbar but Stryparn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drake's guard.
Stryparn wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Stryparn is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stryparn manages to get himself to full guard.
Drake won't allow Stryparn to sweep him here.
Drake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stryparn keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control but Stryparn is working from the bottom.
Drake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake trying to control but Stryparn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stryparn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Drake closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stryparn's guard.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stryparn keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Stryparn looking for a guillotine here but Drake defends easily.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Drake pushing down on Stryparn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drake prevents Stryparn from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Stryparn's temple.
Drake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stryparn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drake.
Stryparn gets full guard.
Drake postures up.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Stryparn is keeping the position.
Drake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryparn is looking for a triangle but Drake pushes his legs off easily.
Drake scoring with some ground and pound.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stryparn is keeping the position for now.
Stryparn looking to control.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stryparn's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stryparn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stryparn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stryparn working a defensive guard here.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Stryparn.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Stryparn keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake gets to his feet - Stryparn follows without any prompting.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stryparn misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stryparn!
Drake working away.
Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Stryparn is defending well.
Stryparn stops Drake from passing to mount.
Janne Stryparn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donald Drake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Drake!
Donald Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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