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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yippe Mofo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yippe Mofo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Drake!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mofo tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Drake misses the jab.
Mofo feints and as Drake raises his hands in defense, Mofo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mofo stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Drake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mofo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mofo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drake is proving hard to escape from.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mofo is one step ahead there.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Mofo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mofo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake 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.
Drake keeping full guard, as Mofo tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mofo trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mofo throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mofo pushes Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Mofo tries to land a knee to the head but Drake blocks with his arms.
Mofo lands a takedown into guard.
Drake working for a triangle but Mofo defends it easily.
Drake has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mofo 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 Drake.
Drake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mofo is looking for a kimura but Drake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mofo to get the leverage.
Mofo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mofo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mofo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mofo's guard.
Mofo has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake won't allow Mofo to sweep him here.
Drake advances to half guard.
Mofo is defending against the submission attempts here by Drake.
Drake seems to be working for a kimura but Mofo defends the submission attempt.
Drake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mofo looking for submissions off his back.
Mofo tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control.
Mofo won't allow Drake to pass to mount.
Drake wants to work for an arm triangle but Mofo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drake seems to be looking for submissions.
Mofo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mofo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mofo wants to get back to full guard.
Drake wants to work for an arm triangle but Mofo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mofo is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mofo wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Drake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mofo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Drake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mofo blocks a head kick by Drake.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Mofo moves into the clinch.
Mofo controlling the action here for a moment.
Mofo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mofo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mofo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mofo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Drake has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mofo is looking to defend but Drake has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mofo! Drake pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mofo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Drake!
Tim Drake is the new bantamweight champion!
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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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