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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Furstenfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furstenfeld comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - No More Sorrow. Drabek has chosen Imagine as his entrance music. Jeff Drabek will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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280 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Furstenfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Drabek!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furstenfeld smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jeff Drabek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furstenfeld displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drabek throws out the jab.
Furstenfeld moves out of range as Drabek strikes.
Furstenfeld checks a leg kick.
Drabek tries to land a front kick but Furstenfeld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Furstenfeld tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drabek walks into a left hand.
Furstenfeld bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drabek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drabek showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furstenfeld looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drabek pulls his head out easily.
Furstenfeld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drabek pulls his head out easily.
Drabek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Furstenfeld has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drabek is working away from the top position though.
Drabek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Furstenfeld is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Furstenfeld landing a few short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Furstenfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Drabek tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Furstenfeld might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drabek slips a nice elbow through Furstenfeld's hands, connecting with Furstenfeld's forehead.
Drabek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Furstenfeld moves into full guard.
Drabek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Furstenfeld is trying to control the position but Drabek postures up.
Drabek working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld looking to control.
Drabek throws a big right hand that misses.
Furstenfeld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drabek's guard.
Furstenfeld drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drabek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Furstenfeld has Drabek in his guard.
Drabek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drabek content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drabek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Furstenfeld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drabek trying to control the position from guard on top but Furstenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furstenfeld is looking for a triangle but Drabek pushes his legs off easily.
Furstenfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Drabek will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck for Drabek with that takedown attempt.
Furstenfeld defending well as Drabek loads up on a big left hand.
Furstenfeld scores a takedown into full mount!
Furstenfeld wants to control the pace but Drabek is squirming around nicely.
Drabek tries to reverse the position but Furstenfeld maintains control.
Furstenfeld trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek working to try and regain half guard.
Furstenfeld goes for an armbar but Drabek turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Drabek.
Furstenfeld has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drabek is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Furstenfeld.
Drabek moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Drabek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Drabek seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Furstenfeld parries the strikes from Drabek easily there. Drabek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Furstenfeld to escape.
Furstenfeld sneaks back into half guard.
Furstenfeld is looking for a sweep. Drabek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drabek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drabek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Furstenfeld throws a strike from the bottom but Drabek passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Furstenfeld's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek working the body and head with strikes.
Furstenfeld is looking to regain half guard here but Drabek keeps moving and retains side control.
Drabek landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furstenfeld is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drabek off and has taken his back!
Drabek wants to control his opponent's hands but Furstenfeld gets his hands free.
Drabek prevents Furstenfeld from getting a body triangle.
Drabek is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld punches the canvas rather than the man.
Furstenfeld is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Drabek knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Drabek for a finish.
Furstenfeld keeps control of the position as Drabek tries to break free.
Furstenfeld punches the canvas rather than the man.
I really don't envy Drabek right now.
Furstenfeld tries to get the hooks in deep but Drabek pushed the leg off.
Furstenfeld tightening his grip on Drabek, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Drabek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Drabek throws a nice looking combination but Furstenfeld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drabek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drabek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Drabek. That snapped Furstenfeld's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drabek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Furstenfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drabek is one step ahead there.
Furstenfeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek content to stall in guard here.
Drabek trying to control the position from guard on top but Furstenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furstenfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Drabek was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Furstenfeld looks to throw the jab but Drabek is out of range.
Drabek throws the left hand but Furstenfeld avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drabek throws a hook but Furstenfeld blocks it.
Drabek looks to land a left hand but Furstenfeld moved out of range nicely.
Drabek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furstenfeld.
Drabek has his takedown stuffed
and Furstenfeld counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Furstenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drabek manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Furstenfeld keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Charlie Furstenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek lands a heavy elbow.
Furstenfeld is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drabek lands a big elbow.
Jeff Drabek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Furstenfeld gets back to half guard.
Drabek wants to get back to his feet.
Drabek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furstenfeld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jeff Drabek has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Furstenfeld is refusing to be controlled, as Drabek sits in half guard.
Furstenfeld is trying to maintain the position but Drabek is very close to passing his half guard.
Drabek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furstenfeld tries to roll over but Drabek keeps him under control.
Drabek passes into side control, despite Furstenfeld's attempt to control the position.
Drabek landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Drabek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drabek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Drabek!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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