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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Downwith Drago (ranked 5764 p4p, 467 weight class) and Barry Buchanan (ranked 3664 p4p, 356 weight class). Barry Buchanan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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200 cm
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266 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Downwith Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan misses with a straight right.
Drago dives in and scores a takedown into Buchanan's guard.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buchanan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago with a nice head shot there.
Drago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago landing some decent shots from guard.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Buchanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Buchanan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Buchanan!
Drago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buchanan manages to get himself to full guard.
Drago distracts Buchanan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buchanan is keeping the position for now.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buchanan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buchanan can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Buchanan is retaining full guard.
Drago stands up over Buchanan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago is working Buchanan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago 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.
Drago is in close to Buchanan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buchanan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buchanan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Buchanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago is stalling in the full guard.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Buchanan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Buchanan!
Drago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Buchanan 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.
Drago pulls Buchanan in close to prevent any damage.
Buchanan preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago is pulling down on Buchanan's head. It's preventing any offense from Buchanan, at least for the moment.
Buchanan wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Downwith Drago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Buchanan finds it's way through Drago's defenses.
Nice cross by Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buchanan scores with a three punch combo!
Buchanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buchanan's guard.
Drago is working Buchanan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buchanan looking for a sweep. Not yet Buchanan, not yet.
Buchanan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drago cracks Buchanan with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago wants to control from the top but Buchanan keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drago stands up over Buchanan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Drago throws a strike but Buchanan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drago controlling the position.
Buchanan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches inform us that Buchanan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago cracks Buchanan with a solid left hand.
Buchanan trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buchanan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buchanan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Drago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drago lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buchanan wants to sweep but no luck.
Drago postures up in Buchanan's guard and throws a big left but Buchanan blocks it.
Buchanan looking to control.
Drago connects with a couple of short punches.
Downwith Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Barry Buchanan has been cut.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago is working Buchanan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago with a nice head shot there.
Drago loads up on a big left hand. Buchanan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Drago looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Buchanan can't hide his disappointment, as Drago celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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