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Event:
CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Drake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jalbert did well to prevent Drake getting side control.
Jalbert kicks off Drake and gets to his feet. #TD#
Drake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jalbert's legs.
Drake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jalbert is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Drake has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jalbert takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Drake punching from mount but Jalbert doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jalbert in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Drake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jalbert takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Drake sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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 with the ground and pound from mount.
Drake with the ground and pound from mount.
Jalbert is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Drake raining down hammerfists from mount.
Drake trying to control but Jalbert is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Drake.
Drake with the ground and pound from mount.
Jalbert is bucking up trying to escape but Drake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jalbert 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalbert is in a horrible position here. Drake smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Drake connects with a bit shot that sees Jalbert covering up! More strikes from Drake and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drake is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Drake! |
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Event:
CFC 490: Chukwuma v Shabanov
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Larkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Larkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Drake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Larkin taking a bit of punishment here - Drake scoring with strikes.
Drake misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Larkin sneaks back into half guard.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Larkin's head.
Drake thows a huge punch but Larkin dodges it nicely.
Drake working over Larkin with some ground and pound. Larkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Larkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Larkin's head. #T1#
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larkin's head.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Larkin's hands, connecting with Larkin's forehead.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Drake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Larkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larkin defending well though.
Larkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Larkin trying to control here.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larkin trying to get back to full guard but Drake takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Drake prevents Larkin from getting the reversal.
Drake throws a sloppy strike and Larkin uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Larkin has ended up in Drake's guard.
Drake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drake wants to sweep here but Larkin controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Larkin trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Larkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drake has Larkin pulled in close to control his posture.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larkin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Larkin blocks nicely.
Drake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Larkin has his feet on Drake's thighs here. He's pushed Drake off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Drake screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CFC 481: Trounvouche/Bardia F.
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Drake blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Drake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie throws a quick counter head kick but Drake was just out of range.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drake has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Drake's head.
Drake lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Drake lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Drake - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.#T2#
Drake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drake misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
#BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Drake throws a counter combo.
Gracie cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie goes for a small jab and connects. Now Gracie goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Drake stumbles back but Gracie runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Drake to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Drake will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Holden Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a two punch combo.
Niedzwiedzinski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A low kick lands for Drake.
#CL#
Niedzwiedzinski moves into the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drake blocks a body shot from Niedzwiedzinski.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski lands an elbow inside that Drake shrugs off.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niedzwiedzinski or not.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake stalling the fight.
Drake has Niedzwiedzinski pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Niedzwiedzinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drake avoids it.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake avoids a wild elbow strike from Niedzwiedzinski.#T1#
Niedzwiedzinski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drake gets through Niedzwiedzinski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drake avoids it.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake dodges an elbow strike from Niedzwiedzinski.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Niedzwiedzinski controls the action.
Niedzwiedzinski trying to land knees to the body.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski is breathing heavily.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Drake is trying to trip Niedzwiedzinski. He has hold of a leg but Niedzwiedzinski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Drake persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Drake lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Niedzwiedzinski is rocked!
Drake lands a couple of digs.
Oh Niedzwiedzinski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Niedzwiedzinski's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Niedzwiedzinski covers up, he's hurt! Drake keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Drake and the ref steps in to end the fight! Drake can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Drake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Drake scores with a punch to the head.
Boo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boo throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
Boo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Boo is rocked!#TD#
Drake closes the distance looking for a takedown. Drake picks Boo up and slams him brutally to the floor. Boo is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Damian Drake! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 101
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
Sol Brotha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sol Brotha circles away quickly and effectively.
Sol Brotha throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sol Brotha throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sol Brotha.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sol Brotha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drake struggling a bit here.#T1#
Drake is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.
Drake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha is trying to ground and pound but Drake uses the momentary lack of control by Sol Brotha to regain half guard.
Sol Brotha trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Sol Brotha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
Sol Brotha wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sol Brotha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drake! #SUB#
Sol Brotha has isolated one of Drake's arms. Drake looking to fight him off but Sol Brotha twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). YB Sol Brotha!
A relieved looking YB Sol Brotha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 52
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Dupree.
Dupree misses with a combination
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drake misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Dupree wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dupree misses with a two punch combination.
Dupree throws a sloppy body shot
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Dupree misses with the combination.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dupree.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Dupree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dupree throws a combination that misses
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Dupree misses with a jab to the body
and Drake counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dupree.
That kick from Drake tenderised Dupree's leg. Dupree is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dupree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Dupree takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake connects with a right hand. Dupree shakes it off.
Dupree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dupree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dupree with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dupree throws a front kick aimed at Drake's knee but Drake avoids it well.
Dupree throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dupree misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Dupree misses.
Dupree is looking to wear down Drake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
A shot to the body from Dupree misses
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dupree.
Christophe Dupree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dupree throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake throws out a counter right but Dupree avoids it with no problem.
Dupree lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Dupree.
Dupree will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dupree misses with a body punch
and Drake counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christophe Dupree dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Drake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dupree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dupree connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drake scrambles back to his feet.
Dupree throws a front kick aimed at Drake's knee but Drake avoids it well.
Dupree swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dupree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Dupree.
Drake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Dupree moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dupree misses the target.
Dupree with a jab.
Dupree throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Dupree misses with an uppercut
and Dupree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dupree walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Drake drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dupree swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Drake's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christophe Dupree!
Christophe Dupree thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 45
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Saunders clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Saunders.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saunders scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drake pushes Saunders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Saunders lands a shot to the body.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Saunders digs a right hand underneath Drake's ribcage. Drake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank. #TD#
Saunders is fighting off a takedown attempt but Drake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saunders to the mat. Saunders regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Saunders wants to stand up but Drake is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake works over Saunders with some ground and pound from guard.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard. #REVB#
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 keeping full guard, as Saunders tries to pass.
Drake seems keen to control Saunders's posture.
Saunders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Drake has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saunders looking to pass the guard.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake is wriggling around but Saunders manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saunders wants to clinch.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by Drake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drake.#CL2#
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Saunders. Saunders maintains the clinch.
Saunders being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saunders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders avoiding damage.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake blocks a body shot from Saunders. #T1#
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards. #ROC#Saunders is rocked!
Drake blocks an elbow strike.
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
Drake digs a right hand into Saunders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saunders's gas tank.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eron Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saunders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drake stalling against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Drake avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Saunders.
Drake blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saunders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saunders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Drake dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
A shot in the inside from Drake. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders tries to clinch up
and Drake counters with a left and a right that stings Saunders.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Saunders clinches.
Saunders digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders.
Saunders lands a nice uppercut.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##TD#
Saunders is fighting off a takedown attempt but Drake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saunders to the mat. Saunders regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Drake with a nice head shot there.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saunders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damian Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saunders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Saunders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Saunders!#REVB#
Saunders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Saunders sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Drake! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 40
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from Joestar misses.
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Joestar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joestar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joestar throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Drake slips a straight right by Joestar.
Joestar throws a lazy uppercut
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Joestar sends Drake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joestar is motioning to the referee to let Drake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
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!
Joestar cracks Drake with a good jab.#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Joestar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Joestar finish him?
Joestar knocks out Drake with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Joestar before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Joestar picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar made sure to mention his sponsor, Warrior Fight Store in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
Robinson takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Drake cracks Robinson with a big right hand and Robinson goes down!#CUT2#It looks like CJ Robinson has been cut.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Robinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Robinson!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake seems keen to control Robinson's posture.#SU#
Robinson gets to his feet - Drake follows without any prompting.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Robinson misses its target.
Damian Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Drake tries a quick counter leg kick but Robinson is wise to it.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Robinson takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Drake blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Drake.#ROC2#Robinson is rocked!
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 is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Robinson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Robinson is out cold! Drake holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Drake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Caesar drives through and clinches with Drake against the cage.
Drake avoiding damage.
Caesar misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caesar wants to clinch.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake throws a leg kick but Caesar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caesar tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Drake feints a counter leg kick.
Caesar wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drake was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Caesar tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Drake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Caesar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caesar wants to clinch#TD2#
and Drake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Caesar won't be happy with that. #T1#
Caesar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Caesar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Caesar is trying to get back to half guard.
Caesar wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Caesar misses with a strike from the bottom.
Drake lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Caesar down.
Caesar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Caesar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Caesar throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Caesar being controlled for a moment.
Drake trying to control the position but Caesar is working away. #T2#
Caesar wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Drake cracks Caesar with a big elbow.
Caesar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caesar tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position.
Caesar is not content to let Drake control the position.
Caesar misses with a strike from the bottom.
Drake avoids the strikes from the bottom by Caesar.
Caesar tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caesar wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Drake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drake is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Caesar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Caesar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Drake working the body and head with strikes.
Caesar throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Caesar misses with a strike from the bottom.
Drake wants to control but Caesar is keeping him busy.
Caesar throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Drake trying to control the action but Caesar is working from the bottom.
Drake scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Caesar is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Drake can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Drake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Gummybear closes the distance and clinches.
Drake taking a breather.#BC#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake feints and then cracks Gummybear's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gummybear down.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gummybear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drake appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gummybear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Drake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Drake working some strikes from top position.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Gummybear blocks nicely.
Gummybear 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 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 working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gummybear's head.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gummybear's head.
Drake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gummybear works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gummybear looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gummybear 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.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drake advances position into side control!
Gummybear takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gummybear wants to control but Drake postures up.
Gummybear trying to remain calm as Drake controls from the top position.#T3#
Drake lands a strong strike to the head of Gummybear. That's dazed him! Drake looking to finish here. Gummybear is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Drake lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Drake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Drake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of TShwiz's head.
TShwiz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Drake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed TShwiz momentarily.
#TD2#
TShwiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drake manages to work his way to half guard, despite TShwiz's best efforts.
Drake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
TShwiz trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
TShwiz trying to strike off his back.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TShwiz's head.
TShwiz looking for a sweep. Not yet TShwiz, not yet.
Drake stands up over TShwiz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Drake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake landing with the ground and pound.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TShwiz's head.
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Drake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drake landing with the ground and pound.
TShwiz being controlled here, momentarily.
Drake is in close to TShwiz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake is in close to TShwiz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake lands a couple of digs.
Drake is working TShwiz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of TShwiz's head.
Drake content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Drake advances to half guard.
Drake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Drake is nestled in close to TShwiz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Drake.
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 passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for TShwiz!
TShwiz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Drake scoring with strikes but TShwiz is staying in there.
We've been informed that TShwiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#TShwiz is rocked!#T4#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Drake! TShwiz is hurt baaadly! Drake is firing away with more strikes - TShwiz is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Drake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcnair misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control.
Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mcnair some visible discomfort.
Drake cracks Mcnair with a big right hand but Mcnair just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Drake is staying tight to Mcnair's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Drake in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mcnair tries to improve position but can't.
Mcnair is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Mcnair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drake misses with the ground and pound.
Drake lands a few punches from side control.
Drake controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnair takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drake working the ground and pound.
Mcnair is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcnair taking punishment in the form of punches.
Drake lands a strong strike to the head of Mcnair. That's dazed him! Drake looking to finish here. Mcnair is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Drake lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Drake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Drake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Smith pushes Drake off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Drake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drake blocks a jab.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Drake pushes him away.#T1#
Drake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Drake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith pulls Drake in to control the position.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Drake pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Smith wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake 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.
Drake managing to control the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Drake pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Drake counters with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drake avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
Drake blocks a leg kick.
Drake seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Drake makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Drake jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Drake lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damian Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Drake's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Drake slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Drake off the cage and back into range.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake counters with an outside leg kick.
Drake throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Drake in a clinch.
Drake looking for a takedown.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake blocks a head kick by Smith.
#T1#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Drake throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith lands a head kick. Drake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drake.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drake is defended easily by Smith.#CL#
Drake rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Drake is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake has Smith pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Drake staying out of range there.#T3#
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Drake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Drake as he checks the leg kick.
Drake lands with a cross.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drake throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Drake wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Drake stalling against the cage.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage. #TD#
Drake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drake is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Drake 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.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith is fighting to break Drake's control of his arms but Drake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#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.
Smith trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drake there!
Mike Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake regains half guard.
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Drake trying to get back to full guard but Smith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Drake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drake regains half guard.
Drake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Drake is looking to get back to full guard here but Smith has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Drake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith taking a breather here.
Drake has one of Smith's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Drake.
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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damian Drake!
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