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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Biggum had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 cm
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143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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173 cm
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140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Biggum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Drake! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drake. Biggum feints and as Drake raises his hands in defense, Biggum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Drake has his foot on Biggum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biggum works his way back into a safe position though. Drake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Biggum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biggum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biggum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biggum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biggum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Drake wants to sweep here but Biggum controlling him for the moment. Drake lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Biggum! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Biggum working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drake won't let Biggum get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Drake prevents Biggum from getting the reversal. Biggum is breathing heavily. Drake has hold of Biggum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Biggum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drake prevents Biggum from getting the reversal. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drake wants to finish this one by submission but Biggum is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drake. Biggum is working to get back to half guard.
Drake looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Drake has hold of Biggum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Biggum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Biggum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drake looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Drake looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Biggum is looking to improve his position but Drake isn't that keen on the idea. Biggum gets back to half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Drake wants to pass the guard but Biggum is defending well. Drake seems to be looking for submissions.
Biggum looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Drake uses his free foot to push down on Biggum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Biggum.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Biggum can't escape the position.
Biggum is working hard here to advance position. Drake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Biggum has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Biggum defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drake. Biggum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drake is working for a guillotine from mount but Biggum frees his head quite easily.
Drake is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Drake!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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