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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dastan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dastan Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffin with a jab.
Griffin misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a single leg into guard. Griffin didn't expect that.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake is pushing down on Griffin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffin is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drake is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to control Drake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
Drake prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head.
Griffin is pressing down on Drake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griffin is trying to control the position but Drake postures up.
Drake cracks Griffin with a solid left hand.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake stops Griffin from standing up.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Griffin controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drake is pushing down on Griffin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffin is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffin tries to kick Drake off but Drake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffin defends it well.
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 Griffin's temple.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Drake is thwarting Griffin's attempts to control the position.
Drake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Griffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drake.
Griffin works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Griffin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dastan Drake dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Marcus Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin digs a good hook to Drake's body.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffin.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Griffin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake fails to land the takedown.
Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin works the jab nicely.
Griffin throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Drake throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drake is in Griffin's guard.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
Drake lands a couple of digs.
Drake postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Griffin trying to strike off his back.
Dastan Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Griffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drake has Griffin in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake trying to control the position here.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Griffin 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 moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drake manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drake postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drake cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Griffin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drake looking to finish with strikes here!
Drake is landing with some decent strikes but Griffin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drake working the ground and pound effectively.
Griffin is rocked!
Drake lands a big elbow.
Griffin is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him?
Drake is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Griffin goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dastan Drake!
A victorious Dastan Drake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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