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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drake Basket Case (ranked 3349 p4p, 339 weight class) and Helios Georgiadis (ranked 2151 p4p, 221 weight class). Basket Case kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crazy. Drake Basket Case could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Helios Georgiadis's chin.
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169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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172 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drake Basket Case !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Helios Georgiadis!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgiadis throws a leg kick but Basket Case checks it.
Georgiadis thumps Basket Case with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Basket Case managing to block the knees to the body from Georgiadis.
Georgiadis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Basket Case 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Georgiadis missing with knees to the body.
Basket Case looking for a takedown.
Georgiadis missing with knees to the body.
Basket Case misses with a hook from the clinch.
Georgiadis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Basket Case lands a right hand that snaps the head of Georgiadis backwards.
Georgiadis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basket Case is defending well for now.
Basket Case is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Basket Case drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Georgiadis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiadis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basket Case is defending well for now.
Georgiadis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Basket Case blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Basket Case manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiadis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Basket Case shoots in and drives through. Georgiadis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Basket Case . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgiadis connects with an inside leg kick.
Georgiadis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Georgiadis scores with a body shot.
Basket Case takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Basket Case ducks under a wild hook from Georgiadis.
The fighters circle momentarily. Georgiadis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Georgiadis finds it's way through Basket Case 's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georgiadis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Basket Case chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Georgiadis can pounce on him.
Basket Case shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Georgiadis! But no joy.
A big right from Georgiadis misses.
Georgiadis throws a low kick but Basket Case avoids it.
Georgiadis throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basket Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georgiadis moves away.
Georgiadis throws a low kick, looking for Basket Case 's leg but Basket Case calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basket Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Basket Case throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Basket Case stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Georgiadis.
Helios Georgiadis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgiadis moves out of range as Basket Case strikes.
Georgiadis throws a series of punches but Basket Case avoids them all with ease.
Georgiadis connects with an inside leg kick.
Basket Case jabs Georgiadis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Basket Case feints and then cracks Georgiadis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Georgiadis down.
Basket Case shoots in but no luck this time.
Georgiadis ducks under a wild hook from Basket Case .
Basket Case misses with a straight right.
Georgiadis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Basket Case s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Georgiadis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Basket Case 's calf.
A cross from Basket Case lands.
Basket Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basket Case drives through with a takedown into Georgiadis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Basket Case stops Georgiadis from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgiadis can't keep his opponent in guard - Basket Case advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Basket Case stops Georgiadis from getting back to his feet.
Basket Case stalling.
Basket Case is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Basket Case seems to be looking for submissions.
Basket Case is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Georgiadis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Still in half guard, Basket Case seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgiadis is trying to escape back to his feet but Basket Case uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Georgiadis wants to get back to his feet but Basket Case drags him back down.
Basket Case working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiadis is looking to get back to his feet here but Basket Case is keeping cool and he's managed to take Georgiadis's back.
Basket Case working for a choke but Georgiadis is defending well.
Georgiadis wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basket Case is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Georgiadis with him. Georgiadis is trying to defend but Basket Case has an arm under the chin now! Georgiadis grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drake Basket Case !
A very excited looking Drake Basket Case made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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