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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Drummond (ranked 2692 p4p, 2629 weight class) and Barry Kingsmill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jake Drummond has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jake Drummond seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Drummond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Kingsmill!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kingsmill's head backwards.
It looks like Barry Kingsmill has been cut.
Drummond throws a hook but Kingsmill blocks it.
Kingsmill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kingsmill goes for a double leg but Drummond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drummond continues to drive forward.
Kingsmill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drummond.
Kingsmill tries to clinch
so Drummond counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drummond throwing strikes but missing.
Kingsmill trying to keep a closed guard but Drummond is proving a slippery customer.
Drummond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drummond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drummond throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kingsmill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drummond's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drummond holds on and takes a little breather.
Drummond wants to sweep here but Kingsmill controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond managing to control the position.
Drummond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kingsmill throws a big right hand that misses.
Drummond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drummond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kingsmill is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Kingsmill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Drummond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kingsmill's guard.
Kingsmill working a defensive guard here.
Kingsmill 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.
Kingsmill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drummond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drummond cracks Kingsmill with a solid left hand.
Kingsmill keeping moving, preventing Drummond from controlling successfully.
Kingsmill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drummond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drummond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Lovelair's MMA inform us that Kingsmill has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drummond landing with the ground and pound.
Kingsmill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drummond throwing strikes but missing.
Drummond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drummond 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.
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.
Drummond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drummond trying to control but Kingsmill is working from the bottom.
Drummond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kingsmill keeping moving, preventing Drummond from controlling successfully.
Drummond throws a big right hand that misses.
Kingsmill looking to control.
Drummond lands a couple of digs.
Drummond postures up in Kingsmill's guard and throws a big left but Kingsmill blocks it.
Drummond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drummond cracks Kingsmill with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drummond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingsmill's head.
Drummond is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drummond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drummond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Kingsmill's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drummond swings for the body but Kingsmill moves out of range.
Drummond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingsmill can do to turn this around?
Drummond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingsmill.
We've been told by Drummond's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kingsmill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drummond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingsmill ducks under a wild hook from Drummond.
Drummond lands a head kick. Kingsmill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Drummond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kingsmill.
Drummond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drummond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kingsmill.
Kingsmill wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond throws a hook but Kingsmill avoids it easily.
Drummond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingsmill.
Drummond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingsmill has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kingsmill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drummond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drummond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingsmill wants the takedown. Drummond is fighting it off but Kingsmill persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drummond's guard against the cage.
Drummond is looking to sweep but instead, Kingsmill has passed into half guard.
Drummond trying to control here.
Kingsmill prevents Drummond from improving his position.
Drummond is trying to maintain the position but Kingsmill is very close to passing his half guard.
Drummond is looking for a sweep. Kingsmill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond trying to hold on to Kingsmill's head to control him but Kingsmill postures up.
Kingsmill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kingsmill wants to pass the guard but Drummond is defending well.
Drummond wants to get back to full guard.
Drummond preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Drummond tries to get to full guard but Kingsmill has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kingsmill won't allow Drummond to sweep him here.
Jake Drummond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingsmill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drummond 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.
Drummond managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drummond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kingsmill bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kingsmill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kingsmill is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drummond sneaks back into half guard.
Drummond is looking for a sweep. Kingsmill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingsmill is nestled in close to Drummond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drummond tries to roll over but Kingsmill keeps him under control.
Drummond desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Drummond will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Kingsmill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kingsmill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drummond slaps away a takedown attempt from Kingsmill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drummond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingsmill tries to clinch there but Drummond circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Drummond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drummond.
Drummond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drummond throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingsmill.
Drummond fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drummond!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond looks to land a combination. Kingsmill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kingsmill throws a head kick that misses
and Drummond counters with a left to the body.
Kingsmill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drummond scores with a nice head shot.
That has opened up Barry Kingsmill's cut even more.
Drummond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kingsmill is able to avoid easily.
Drummond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kingsmill is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond cracks Kingsmill with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kingsmill falls to his knees and Drummond doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Drummond!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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