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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrew Drake has been cut.
McGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Drake drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
McGregor wriggles free and stands up.
Drake really is a fat lump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
McGregor lands with a nice combination. Drake backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Drake is rocked!#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
McGregor gets control of Drake's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGregor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drake wanted to stand there but McGregor had control of the position.
McGregor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Drake seems to have got his legs back now.
Drake stops McGregor from standing up.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGregor is proving hard to escape from.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGregor has a closed guard, preventing Drake from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
McGregor trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL2#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Drake is trying to drag McGregor to the mat but McGregor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Drake manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
McGregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGregor lands in his opponent's guard.
McGregor won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
McGregor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drake's guard. #T2#
Drake regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
McGregor gets to his feet - Drake follows without any prompting. #CL2#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake has McGregor pressed against the cage.
McGregor wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
And McGregor responds with a good body kick, but Drake manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake is breathing heavily.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McGregor counter with a right hand. #T3##CL#
Drake closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
McGregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drake tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
McGregor controlling his opponent.
McGregor throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drake wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McGregor.
McGregor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
McGregor content just to control the position here.
McGregor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Drake avoids a strike by McGregor and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in McGregor's guard! Fantastic escape!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Drake stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
McGregor has Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
McGregor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGregor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McGregor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Drake's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGregor lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
McGregor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drake's guard.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
Drake trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake striking off his back but it's not causing McGregor any problems. #SU2#
McGregor stands up from Drake's guard - McGregor perhaps looking for a knockout.
McGregor takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from McGregor finds it's way through Drake's defenses. #CL2#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Drake is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from McGregor as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Drake breaks the clinch.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2##TD2#
McGregor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Drake manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McGregor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Drake shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Buddy McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake throws a wild hook but McGregor just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Drake gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - McGregor raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy McGregor!
Post fight, Buddy McGregor stared into the camera and said 'You'r nightmare is over.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Bravo drives through and clinches with Drake against the cage.
Bravo taking a breather.
Bravo stalling in the clinch but Drake improves position.
Drake really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Bravo has picked Drake up - he's going for a ride! Bravo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bravo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drake strikes from the bottom but Bravo passes into mount!
Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bravo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drake is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Drake wants to try and get back to his feet.
Drake blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bravo goes for an armbar but Drake turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Drake.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bravo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bravo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Bravo is trying to keep Drake in close.
#SU#
Drake stands up from Bravo's guard - Drake perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bravo tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Bravo forces Drake back against the cage and clinches.
Drake fails to pull guard.
Drake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bravo to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Bravo manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a triangle but Drake pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo 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.#T3#
Drake advances position into side control!
Drake in side control lands a decent elbow.
Drake works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bravo tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position.
Drake working the head and body with strikes.
Bravo is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it. #SU#
Drake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bravo to his feet. #CL#
Drake gets a clinch.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##TD#
Drake pulls Bravo into guard.
Bravo preventing the sweep.
Bravo throws a strike but Drake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
Bravo looks winded!
Drake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bravo is proving hard to escape from.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake wants to get up but he can't break Bravo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Drake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drake. #ES2#
Bravo throws Drake to one side and escapes!#TD#
Drake dives in and scores a takedown into Bravo's guard.#ES2#
Bravo pushes Drake off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Bravo has managed to clinch.
Drake jumps guard but Bravo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Bravo wants the takedown. Drake is fighting it off but Bravo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drake's guard against the cage.
Bravo trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
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.#T1#
Bravo prevents Drake from getting back to his feet.
Bravo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Bravo stands up from Drake's guard - Bravo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bravo fails to land with a series of punches.
Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bravo sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Drake gets caught flat footed, as Bravo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Bravo won't allow Drake to sweep him here. #T2#
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lars Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Bravo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo wants to counter with a clinch but Drake pushes him away.#CL2#
Bravo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drake, pushing him back against the cage.
Bravo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bravo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drake avoids it.#BC2#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Bravo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Drake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bravo to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Drake wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Bravo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bravo showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Drake manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bravo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Drake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bravo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Drake.
Drake is looking for a takedown.
Drake looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bravo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Drake wants to break free but Bravo has control.
Drake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bravo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Drake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bravo won't be happy with that.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but Drake keeps moving and retains side control.
Bravo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Bravo is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Bravo sneaks back into half guard.#SU#
Drake decides to stand up.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bravo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Drake pushes Bravo off and gets back to his feet.
Lars Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Bravo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Drake gets back to full guard.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake is working hard here to advance position.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Bravo has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake is looking to stand up but Bravo won't let him.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bravo's head.#T3#
Drake tries to stand but Bravo is controlling from the bottom.
Drake distracts Bravo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bravo is trying to control the position but Drake postures up.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake is looking to stand up but Bravo won't let him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.
Bravo working a defensive guard here.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drake. #ES2#
Bravo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Drake fails with the takedown.
Drake tries for a takedown but Bravo circles away easily
and Bravo counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Bravo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bravo showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Drake has one foot on Bravo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Drake!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Brutus throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Drake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drake prevents Brutus from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Drake stands and steps away. Brutus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Birger Brutus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brutus drives through and clinches with Drake against the cage.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drake effectively controlling the action here.
Drake stalling the fight.
Brutus stops a takedown attempt from Drake.
#BC#
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Brutus throws a sloppy head kick
and Drake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circle, before Brutus throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Drake's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Brutus lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Birger Brutus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ridley instigates a clinch. #BC#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Drake drives through with a takedown into Ridley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Ridley wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Ridley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Drake makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Drake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Ridley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drake did well to prevent Ridley getting side control.
Ridley wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ridley is working for a submission of some sort.
Drake is trying to stand.
#T1##SUB2#
Ridley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ridley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drake tries to kick Ridley off but Ridley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Ridley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drake has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ridley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working. #T2#
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 is pressing down on Ridley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU2#
Ridley gets to his feet - Drake follows without any prompting. #CL#
Drake has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Drake pulls guard.
Ridley advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Ridley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ridley working the ground and pound but Drake is defending the strikes. #T3##SU2#
Ridley stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Ridley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Drake makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Drake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Ridley sneaks out the side door and pushes Drake away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ridley looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ridley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard.
Ridley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Ridley landing some decent shots from guard.
Ridley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ridley throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.
Ridley wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Ridley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drake's guard.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake wants to stand up but Ridley is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMarcus Ridley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Drake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ridley wants to control but Drake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake throwing shots but Ridley is blocking nicely.
Drake is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
DeMarcus Ridley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake is stalling here. Ridley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Drake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ridley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Ridley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Drake pushes Ridley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ridley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Ridley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Drake sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Drake tries to bench press Ridley off him but Ridley keeps the position.
Ridley wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ridley is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Ridley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Ridley.
Drake tries to buck Ridley off but Ridley is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ridley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ridley has an Americana. Drake didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ridley is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ridley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). DeMarcus Ridley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Drake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Iskold to the ground. Drake is now in Iskold's guard.#SU#
Drake gets to his feet - Iskold follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Iskold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Drake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Iskold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iskold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iskold looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Drake stands up and waves to Iskold to follow him. #TD#
Drake gets a double leg takedown into Iskold's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iskold trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iskold wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Iskold is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Iskold has a closed guard, preventing Drake from standing up.
Iskold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Iskold won't allow Drake to get back to his feet.
Iskold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Iskold postures up and lands a big shot to Drake's brow.
Iskold throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iskold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iskold throwing strikes but missing.
Iskold landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Iskold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Iskold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake is looking to stand up but Iskold isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Drake has his feet on Iskold's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Iskold fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drake sprawls well initially but Iskold persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Iskold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Iskold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Iskold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though. #T3#
Drake manages to get to full guard.
Iskold 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 wants to get back to his feet but Iskold is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Iskold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iskold is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Iskold from controlling successfully.
Iskold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Drake uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Drake tries to sprawl but Iskold drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Iskold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Iskold wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
Drake is in trouble now - Iskold has advanced to mount!
Iskold is landing with some decent strikes but Drake is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drake wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Iskold.
Iskold thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kasper Iskold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Iskold gets a clinch. #TD2#
Iskold works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Iskold chips away with some ground and pound.
Iskold postures up in Drake's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it. #SUB#
Iskold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iskold has managed to get both his arms back between Drake's legs - danger averted.
Drake keeping full guard, as Iskold tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is looking to sweep but instead, Iskold has passed into half guard.
Iskold misses with a head shot. Drake uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Iskold with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Iskold stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Iskold shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drake is trying to defend but Iskold finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Iskold works his foot free and advances to mount.
Iskold landing punches.
Drake taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Drake is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Andrew Drake has been cut.#T2#
Iskold cracks Drake with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Iskold!
A very excited looking Kasper Iskold 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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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Drake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reigns looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reigns looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Reigns is looking for a sweep.
Drake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reigns taking a bit of punishment here - Drake scoring with strikes.
Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reigns some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Drake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SU#
Drake decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Drake clinches. #TD#
Drake jumps guard and drags Reigns to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reigns is one step ahead there.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reigns is standing up over Drake. Drake looks to escape but Reigns dives into side control.
#T1#
Drake tries to buck Reigns off but Reigns is having none of it.
Drake is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reigns misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is trying to improve his position.
Drake is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reigns wants to stand but Drake is controlling his arm.
Reigns trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reigns has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Drake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Drake there. #T3#
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reigns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drake tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drake wants to stand up but Reigns has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reigns on the ground.
Reigns taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard. #T4#
Drake wants to stand but Reigns has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Drake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reigns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drake is trying to control. Reigns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Reigns's temple.
Nice strikes from Drake there.
Drake prevents Reigns from improving his position.
Drake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Drake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU#
Drake stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Drake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reigns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reigns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reigns wants it to stay on the feet.
Reigns steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Drake.
Drake is looking to clinch but Reigns is avoiding it.
#TD#
Drake gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Drake stands up from half guard.
Drake goes for a double leg but Reigns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reigns continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Reigns drives through with a takedown into Drake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reigns's guard. #REVR#
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake is in close to Reigns's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Reigns trying to control the position.
Drake passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Drake seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SU#
Drake decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Drake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reigns napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Drake looks up at the clock and then as Reigns takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Andrew Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Drake stands up and beckons Reigns to his feet. #TD#
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Drake distracts Reigns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Drake lands a couple of elbows.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reigns's guard.
Drake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reigns trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reigns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him. #SU#
Drake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Drake rushes Reigns and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Drake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Reigns blocks with his arms.
Drake fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake jumps guard but Reigns stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Drake pulls guard successfully.
Reigns looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reigns's head.
Drake wants to stand but Reigns is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Reigns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reigns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Drake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Drake shoots in and bounces Reigns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drake tries to stand but Reigns is controlling from the bottom.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Drake wanted to stand there but Reigns had control of the position.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reigns's head.
Reigns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reigns is proving hard to escape from.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drake is working Reigns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drake with a nice head shot there.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake wants to stand but Reigns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.
Drake scoring with some ground and pound.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SU#
Drake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reigns slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Drake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reigns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reigns is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Drake postures up.
#T3#
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake prevents Reigns from getting back to his feet.
Reigns has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drake tries to stand but Reigns is controlling from the bottom.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reigns's head.
Drake lands a couple of digs.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drake distracts Reigns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Drake works over Reigns with some ground and pound from guard.
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.
Drake distracts Reigns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reigns wants to stand up but Drake is controlling him.
Drake lands a couple of elbows.
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drake cracks Reigns with a solid left hand.
Drake wanted to stand there but Reigns had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roman Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Drake!
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