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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aye Zayn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aye Zayn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fritz Drake's chin.
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24
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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160 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fritz Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aye Zayn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Zayn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drake defends it well.
Zayn connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.
Zayn clinches with his opponent.
Drake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zayn is defending well for now.
Zayn successfully pulls guard.
Drake trying to control but Zayn is working from the bottom.
Zayn looking for a guillotine here but Drake defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake stops Zayn from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zayn 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.
Zayn working for a triangle but Drake defends it easily.
Zayn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zayn working a defensive guard but Drake passes into half guard.
That's two 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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zayn is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake throwing shots but Zayn is blocking nicely.
Zayn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
Zayn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drake doesn't escape.
Can Drake hold on?! Zayn is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Zayn wants to control but Drake is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Drake right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zayn has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Drake.
Drake trying to get back to his feet but Zayn is in full control for now.
Drake looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zayn.
Drake is really stuck here.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zayn is punishing Drake with strikes - can he finish him?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zayn trying to pass the guard but Drake defending well.
Drake punching from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zayn in particular looking to stall.
Zayn wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aye Zayn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drake blocks a jab.
Drake throws a counter high kick but Zayn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Aye Zayn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake throws a head kick but Zayn moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Zayn. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Zayn clinches up against the cage.
Drake prevents the takedown attempt.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zayn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zayn manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayn shoots in and bounces Drake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aye Zayn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake is striking off his back. Zayn thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drake won't allow Zayn to pass to mount.
Zayn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drake throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zayn trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zayn in particular looking to stall.
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.
Drake is trying to stand.
Zayn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zayn wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Drake uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Drake is looking for a triangle but Zayn pushes his legs off easily.
Zayn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zayn moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zayn breaks the clinch.
Drake throws a head kick that misses
and Zayn counters with a crisp one two that drops Drake! Zayn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Drake to his feet! Drake is in big trouble!
Drake is rocked!
Drake throws a lazy head kick
and Zayn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake dives in and grabs Zayn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zayn pushes down on Drake's head and hops out.
Zayn closes the distance looking for a takedown. Drake stuffs it but Zayn still has hold of him. Zayn picks Drake up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Zayn slams Drake to the floor and that's really hurt Drake - he doesn't know where he is! Zayn throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aye Zayn!
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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
28% |
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