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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton comes into the arena with Sexy Body Girl blaring out of the sound system. Drake is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blitzkrieg Bop. Nick Drake will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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182 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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175 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Sweeperton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Drake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Sweeperton throws a leg kick
and Drake counters with a head kick.
Sweeperton swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Drake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sweeperton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sweeperton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake thows a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton looking to score a takedown here. Drake is defending well but Sweeperton drives through and ends up in Drake's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sweeperton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sweeperton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sweeperton with a nice head shot there.
Sweeperton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sweeperton wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Sweeperton throws a big elbow that misses.
Sweeperton wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton looking to pass the guard.
Sweeperton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sweeperton, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweeperton keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Sweeperton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sweeperton is controlling Drake's posture.
Sweeperton 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.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeperton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake being controlled here momentarily.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Sweeperton is retaining full guard.
Sweeperton looking for a sweep. Not yet Sweeperton, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Sweeperton shoots in.
Sweeperton shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Sweeperton shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sweeperton.
Sweeperton throws a leg kick
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sweeperton. Sweeperton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweeperton is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweeperton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Drake will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sweeperton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sweeperton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Sweeperton. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Sweeperton shoots in.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sweeperton as he jumps to the side.
Sweeperton tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drake.
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweeperton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drake shoots for a takedown but Sweeperton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton misses with a hook
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sweeperton throws a poor cross that misses
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sweeperton jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sweeperton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweeperton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton connects with a single shot there.
Sweeperton misses with a hook
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drake leaves Sweeperton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Sweeperton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sweeperton with that takedown attempt.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweeperton is just out of range.
Drake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drake lands with a straight right. Sweeperton didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweeperton takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sweeperton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sweeperton dives in and scores a takedown into Drake's guard.
Sweeperton throwing strikes but missing.
Sweeperton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drake dives on top into guard.
Drake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sweeperton keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Sweeperton controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sweeperton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeperton is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Leg Sweeperton just wasn't active enough.
Sweeperton throws a big shot that misses.
Sweeperton misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweeperton moves away.
Sweeperton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sweeperton shoots in and drives through. Drake sprawls well.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sweeperton misses.
Sweeperton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Drake's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sweeperton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sweeperton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake tries a body shot but Sweeperton blocks it.
Sweeperton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweeperton's elbow.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweeperton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Drake.
Leg Sweeperton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drake 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Drake!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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