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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aphachai Hopachai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes into the arena with ACDC black ice - spoilin for a fight blaring out of the sound system. Danny Drake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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197 cm
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280 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aphachai Hopachai!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopachai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drake.
Drake feints and as Hopachai raises his hands in defense, Drake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hopachai has Drake pulled in close to control his posture.
Drake won't allow Hopachai to sweep him here.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopachai is retaining full guard.
Drake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopachai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake being controlled here momentarily.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopachai 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopachai is trying to keep Drake in close.
Drake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Aphachai Hopachai has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hopachai looks to clinch
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopachai darts in trying to clinch
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control.
Drake controlling the position.
Hopachai controls the position for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopachai is trying to improve his position.
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.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Drake creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hopachai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hopachai controls the position for a moment.
Drake wants to control but Hopachai is keeping him busy.
Hopachai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Drake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopachai to see if he's OK.
Drake trying to control the position but Hopachai is working away.
Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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 Hopachai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hopachai wants to get back to his feet but Drake drags him back down.
Hopachai sneaks back into half guard.
Hopachai is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopachai trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake passes to side control.
Drake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopachai is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Hopachai regains half guard.
Drake prevents Hopachai from standing back up.
Drake wants to take a breather but Hopachai is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopachai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Hopachai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Drake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopachai slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hopachai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopachai but Hopachai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopachai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Danny Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake swings for the body but Hopachai moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopachai avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopachai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hopachai's guard.
Hopachai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopachai is on top in guard.
Hopachai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Hopachai postures up.
Drake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopachai stays in close to Drake's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hopachai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drake's guard.
Hopachai wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Danny Drake.
Hopachai wants to clinch but Drake slips to the side
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopachai thinking.
Hopachai tries to clinch up
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopachai tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Hopachai closes the distance but Drake moves to the side
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopachai thinking.
Hopachai wants to clinch but Drake slips to the side
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopachai closes the distance but Drake moves to the side
and Drake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hopachai is controlling Drake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopachai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopachai is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Hopachai is defending well.
Drake is trying to control. Hopachai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Hopachai is defending well.
Hopachai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Drake wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Drake dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Drake. That snapped Hopachai's head back.
Drake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopachai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drake somewhat.
Hopachai tries to clinch but Drake moves away
and Drake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hopachai kicks Drake off and gets to his feet.
Hopachai closes the distance but Drake moves to the side
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopachai thinking.
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!
Hopachai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake fails with the takedown.
Danny Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopachai looks to clinch
and Drake counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hopachai!
Drake pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Drake there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Drake thowing shots but they're missing.
Hopachai tries to hold on but Drake pushes him away.
Danny Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake raining down shots from the mount!
Drake looking to ground and pound but Hopachai is blocking nicely.
Hopachai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopachai tries to stand but Drake is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopachai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopachai trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aphachai Hopachai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Drake dives in and grabs Hopachai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopachai pushes down on Drake's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopachai doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopachai.
Hopachai tries to clinch up
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Hopachai darts in trying to clinch
and Drake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drake working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopachai manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopachai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopachai was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake punishes Hopachai's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopachai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopachai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopachai can do to turn this around?
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopachai is fending him off so far but Drake persists. Nope, Hopachai circles away and we're back to standing.
Aphachai Hopachai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopachai stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Drake!
A relieved looking Danny Drake 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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