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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andraej Drakorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andraej Drakorov! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drakorov is looking to slow Cheshire down with leg kicks. Drakorov connects with a leg kick. Cheshire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Drakorov throws a sloppy head kick and Cheshire moves out of range easily. Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drakorov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cheshire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drakorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Drakorov is predictable there and Cheshire counters with an inside leg kick. Cheshire is looking to clinch but Drakorov is avoiding it.
Cheshire tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Drakorov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Drakorov throws a head kick but Cheshire moves out of range.
Cheshire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andraej Drakorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drakorov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cheshire takes the fight into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cheshire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drakorov stalls. Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Andraej Drakorov has been cut. Drakorov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Drakorov pressing his opponent against the cage. Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Cheshire blocks a body shot from Drakorov. Drakorov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheshire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cheshire doesn't succeed with the takedown and Drakorov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Drakorov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drakorov stuffs the takedown. Cheshire tries to clinch but Drakorov is having none of it. Cheshire clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire. This has been an exciting period of action! Both fighters working to control the clinch. Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Drakorov is looking to control Cheshire's arms but Cheshire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drakorov has his back to the cage. Cheshire lands an elbow inside. Drakorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Both fighters circling a little - Cheshire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drakorov is looking to land body kicks. Cheshire misses with a kick to the body and Drakorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Drakorov avoids a kick to the body.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Drakorov pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cheshire looks to land a right hand but Drakorov moved out of range. Cheshire moves into range and clinches up with Drakorov. Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Andraej Drakorov's cut even more. Drakorov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheshires head. Drakorov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but Drakorov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Cheshire blocks a body shot from Drakorov. Cheshire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Cheshire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Drakorov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Drakorov trying to control the position but Cheshire manages to sink in the hooks. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drakorov tries to roll but Cheshire sticks to his back.
Drakorov is still trying to improve position. Cheshire biding his time, controlling Drakorov.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cheshire landing with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Will Cheshire go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cheshire is looking to control Drakorov but Drakorov is wriggling around and keeping busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cheshire punches Drakorov on the ear. Drakorov staying busy and making it hard for Cheshire to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andraej Drakorov's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cheshire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow. Drakorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheshire wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses. Drakorov can't find room to land a body shot as Cheshire controls the action.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.
Drakorov tries a body shot but Cheshire blocks it.
Drakorov has Cheshire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cheshire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drakorov. Drakorov misses with a punch to the body.
Drakorov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drakorov lands a body punch. Drakorov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Cheshire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drakorov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Cheshire. That's going to take a lot out of him. Drakorov circles away from the clinch attempt and Drakorov counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drakorov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drakorov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Drakorov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cheshire. Drakorov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Drakorov circles away and keeps his distance. Drakorov throws a leg kick which misses Cheshire's front leg but catches the back leg as Cheshire tries to avoid it. Cheshire checks a leg kick. Drakorov throws a head kick that misses. Drakorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drakorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cheshire fails with a takedown attempt. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drakorov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cheshire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cheshire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Drakorov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drakorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cheshire is looking to clinch but Drakorov is avoiding it.
Drakorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheshire.
Drakorov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cheshire throws a leg kick and Drakorov counters with a good, hard body kick but Cheshire shrugs it off. Drakorov misses with the combination.
Drakorov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cheshire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Cheshire wants to clinch. Cheshire wants to clinch but Drakorov slips to the side and Drakorov counters with a flying knee. Nice. Drakorov misses with a head kick.
Andraej Drakorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cheshire tries to clinch but Drakorov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cheshire closes the distance looking to clinch and Drakorov counters with a nice leg kick. Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Drakorov circles away.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Drakorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Drakorov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drakorov swinging wildly here.
Drakorov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Andraej Drakorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Drakorov misses with a wild combination.
Cheshire closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Cheshire is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drakorov is trying to control but can't.
Cheshire wants to take a breather but Drakorov is having none of it. Drakorov is looking to control Cheshire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drakorov avoid being mounted? Drakorov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cheshire is staying active. This has been an exciting period of action! Cheshire stops Drakorov from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Drakorov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andraej Drakorov was stalling too much, according to the referee. A bone on bone clash there as Cheshire blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andraej Drakorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Andraej Drakorov's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cheshire tries to clinch up and Drakorov counters with a straight right hand. Andraej Drakorov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cheshire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cheshire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drakorov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Drakorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheshire. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cheshire. Cheshire trying to stall but Drakorov improves his position.
Drakorov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheshire controls his hands.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drakorov's defenses. Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drakorov's defenses.
The cut above Andraej Drakorov's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Drakorov trying to control the position but instead, Cheshire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drakorov into the cage. Cheshire lands with a light punch inside. Cheshire trying to control the position but instead, Drakorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheshire into the cage. Cheshire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drakorov up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drakorov wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch but Drakorov improves position. A right handed body shot lands from Drakorov.
Drakorov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Come on Drakorov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Drakorov - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Drakorov. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drakorov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Drakorov taking a breather. Drakorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheshire uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drakorov avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire. Drakorov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheshire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drakorov catches Cheshire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Drakorov throws a leg kick and Cheshire counters with a body kick that stops Drakorov in his tracks momentarily. Drakorov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Cheshire lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Drakorov circles away.
Drakorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drakorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drakorov throws a head kick that misses. Cheshire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drakorov throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cheshire doesn't succeed with the takedown and Drakorov counters with a head kick. Drakorov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drakorov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheshire. Cheshire takes the fight into the clinch. Cheshire throws a punch but it's blocked by Drakorov. Drakorov wants to break free but Cheshire has control.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drakorov.
Drakorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheshire's elbow. Drakorov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A knee to the head by Cheshire.
Andraej Drakorov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Drakorov effectively controlling the action here. Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Come on Cheshire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drakorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cheshire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheshire tries for a takedown but Drakorov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Cheshire. That's going to take a lot out of him. Drakorov stalling.
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! Cheshire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drakorov lands a hook to the side of the head. Cheshire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A short right from Drakorov on the inside. Drakorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Drakorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheshire prevents a body shot from Drakorov. Both fighters working to control the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andraej Drakorov really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andraej Drakorov's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drakorov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cheshire clinches. Cheshire stalling in the clinch but Drakorov improves position. Drakorov is pushing Cheshire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drakorov is defending well for now. Drakorov breaks the clinch.
Drakorov scores with a leg kick.
Cheshire closes the distance and clinches up with Drakorov, looking for a takedown. Cheshire pushes Drakorov against the cage but Drakorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cheshire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drakorov can pounce on him.
Drakorov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drakorov throws a front kick that sends Cheshire stumbling back into the cage. Drakorov is looking to land body kicks. Drakorov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drakorov cracks the inside of Cheshire's front leg. Drakorov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Cheshire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drakorov.
Drakorov throws a leg kick and Cheshire counters with a lovely shot to the body. Drakorov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Drakorov throws a sloppy head kick and Cheshire moves out of range easily. Drakorov thumps Cheshire with a low kick. Cheshire is looking to clinch. Drakorov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cheshire is out of range. Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Drakorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Drakorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire. Cheshire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Drakorov connects with a solid leg kick. Drakorov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheshire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cheshire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Drakorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A solid leg kick lands there for Drakorov.
Cheshire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cheshire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cheshire working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Cheshire is staying tight to Drakorov's torso, preventing him from escaping. Cheshire trying to control the position but Drakorov is working away. Cheshire working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cheshire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drakorov keeps working. Benji Cheshire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cheshire tries to score with some ground and pound. Drakorov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Cheshire happy to just control the position for now. Drakorov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Cheshire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benji Cheshire wasn't doing enough on the ground. Drakorov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cheshire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch. Drakorov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Drakorov does no damage. Drakorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Drakorov tries to score with a low kick but Cheshire moves his leg out of the way. Drakorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drakorov keeps the fight on the outside. Drakorov misses with a body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andraej Drakorov dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Andraej Drakorov's cut. That's time! Cheshire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cheshire is looking to clinch. Drakorov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drakorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheshire moves away. Cheshire checks a leg kick nicely. Drakorov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cheshire's head. Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drakorov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cheshire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drakorov tries a body shot but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drakorov's efforts to push away. Drakorov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cheshire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drakorov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cheshire wants to clinch but Drakorov slips to the side and Drakorov counters with a solid body kick. Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drakorov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Drakorov staying out of range there. The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Drakorov pushes him off. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drakorov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cheshire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cheshire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Drakorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch. Drakorov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Drakorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Drakorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drakorov throws a leg kick that misses. Drakorov misses with a leg kick. Cheshire misses the shot to the body. Cheshire moves out of range of the body kick. Drakorov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Drakorov is avoiding it.
Drakorov tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheshire drops his hands momentarily and Drakorov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cheshire moves out of range as Drakorov throws a body kick.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Drakorov pushes him off. Drakorov throws a head kick that misses. Drakorov looks to land a body kick but Cheshire moved away. Drakorov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cheshire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cheshire. Drakorov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cheshire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cheshire's corner is telling him to maintain position. Drakorov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cheshire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Drakorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cheshire controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cheshire trying to control but Drakorov is working from the bottom.
Benji Cheshire has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Cheshire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cheshire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drakorov. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Drakorov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cheshire. That did some damage! Cheshire wants to clinch up but Drakorov keeps it at a distance. Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drakorov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Drakorov misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Andraej Drakorov. I think Drakorov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Andraej Drakorov! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Andraej Drakorov! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Andraej Drakorov!
Andraej Drakorov wins by unanimous decision! An intense looking Andraej Drakorov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want that Irish Cunt next, Assasi you fucking fight fixing prick, I'm ready for all your gay as fuck wrestlers now, I'm back I'm bad. Say my fucking name Dominance. I'm the fucking beast in this division, I'm coming for all of you pussies.'.
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