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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Warran Peace (ranked 4360 p4p, 1500 weight class) and Jake Drake (ranked 411 p4p, 186 weight class). Drake has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Warran Peace could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Drake's chin.
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7 - 4 - 0 |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Warran Peace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Drake!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Peace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Peace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake throws a big elbow that misses.
Peace is breathing heavily.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Peace's brow.
Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peace's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace looking to control.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Peace blocks nicely.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Drake has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Drake throws a strike but Peace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Peace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peace's head.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drake throws a big elbow that misses.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drake won't allow Peace to get back to his feet.
Peace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake wants to control from the top but Peace keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake is working Peace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drake closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peace quickly recovers to half guard.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peace is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drake scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drake working the head and body with strikes.
Drake throwing shots but Peace is blocking nicely.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Drake seems content to control.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake seems to be working for a kimura but Peace defends the submission attempt.
Drake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake throwing shots but Peace is blocking nicely.
Drake winds up and cracks Peace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Peace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Peace's head.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Drake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Drake is trying to work for a kimura but Peace is defending well.
Peace blocking the ground and pound attempt 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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 lands with a punch from half guard.
Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peace is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake working Peace over with strikes.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peace is rocked!
Drake working over Peace with some ground and pound. Peace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Peace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake working over Peace with some ground and pound. Peace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Drake has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Peace defend it? Drake steps over the head and cranks it - Peace is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Drake!
Jake Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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