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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 944 p4p, 1342 weight class) and Bobby Drake (ranked 136 p4p, 197 weight class). Bobby Drake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Olympic wrestler
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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 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wanker throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Wanker feints a jab promting Drake to slip. Wanker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drake slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick from Wanker lands but Drake takes it in his stride.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Wanker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Wanker saw that one coming.
Wanker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 cracks a nice hook into Wanker's ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Wanker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanker misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
A big left from Wanker misses.
Wanker connects with a body shot.
Wanker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Wanker misses with a hook
and Drake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Wanker misses.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wanker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wanker misses the target.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Wanker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Wanker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Wanker.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Wanker counters with a single leg into guard. Drake didn't expect that.
Wanker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drake pulls Wanker in close to his closed guard and prevents Wanker from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 wants to stand up but Wanker is controlling him.
Wanker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drake lands a jab to Wanker's midsection.
Wanker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wanker fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Wanker throws a lazy head kick
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Wanker feints a jab promting Drake to slip. Wanker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drake slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That has opened up Bobby Drake's cut even more.
Wanker scores with a jab to the head.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wanker manages to avoid it.
Wanker tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wanker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drake takes one on the button.
Wanker misses with a double jab
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Wanker throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Drake lands.
It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Drake with a jab.
Wanker misses with a double jab.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake scores with a nice right hand.
Wanker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker has his takedown stuffed
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Wanker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wanker misses with an uppercut
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Wanker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Orla Wanker will probably get the nod.
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 each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wanker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wanker throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Wanker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wanker thinking.
Wanker throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Drake lunges at Wanker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wanker's hand.
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Wanker swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wanker's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Drake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wanker doesn't seem phased though.
Wanker is rocked!
Wanker scores with a nice strike.
Wanker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wanker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drake throws a jab when Wanker was well out of range.
Wanker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Drake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wanker.
A jab from Drake does it's job there.
Orla Wanker's cut is getting worse.
Wanker misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Wanker shoots in but no luck this time.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanker moves away.
Wanker throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake defending well as Wanker loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks.
Wanker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drake on his heels. He'll look to pass Drake's guard now, I'm sure.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Wanker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wanker preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.
Drake keeping full guard, as Wanker tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wanker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Wanker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake takes a swing at Wanker's ribcage but misses.
Wanker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drake avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Wanker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The cut above Bobby Drake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wanker throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wanker. Those never looked like landing.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Wanker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drake has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Drake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wanker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but Wanker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wanker connects with the punch.
Wanker fails with the takedown.
Wanker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wanker thinking.
Wanker lands with a shot to the body.
Drake connects with a jab.
Wanker looking to score a takedown here. Drake is defending well but Wanker drives through and ends up in Drake's guard.
Wanker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drake looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orla Wanker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wanker looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wanker stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drake takes a swing at Wanker's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Wanker.
Wanker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wanker connects with a nice looking jab.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wanker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wanker.
Wanker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake leaves Wanker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drake.
Wanker avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Wanker.
Wanker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wanker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drake!
Drake tries to bench press Wanker off him but Wanker keeps the position.
Wanker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drake prevents Wanker from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wanker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drake prevents Wanker from improving position.
The ground and pound from Wanker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
Wanker wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
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 Orla Wanker.
I think Wanker 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orla Wanker!
Orla Wanker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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