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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Turner (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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196 lbs
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185 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Turner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Drake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner clinches up against the cage.
Drake is looking to break free of the clinch but Turner has double underhooks.
Turner stops a takedown attempt from Drake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake tries to stall but Turner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drake is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drake is trying to drag Turner to the mat but Turner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turner slowing the pace effectively.
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner misses with a kick to the body.
Drake has a takedown stuffed.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Turner is trying to break free.
Drake keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner drags the fight down to the ground.
Drake stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Drake throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mike Turner has been cut.
Drake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
Turner thuds his shin into the meat of Drake's side.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Drake scores with a head kick.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Drake moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Drake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turner clinches.
Turner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Drake closes the distance but Turner moves to the side
and Turner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turner.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Turner stops a takedown attempt from Drake.
Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Drake wants to break free but Turner has control.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turner is keeping busy.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there.
Drake wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake manages to get to full guard.
Turner won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Drake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Turner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turner throws a one two combo.
Drake shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drake tries to land a body kick
and Turner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turner thows a body shot but no joy.
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake fails to pull guard.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drake.
Turner rushes Drake and presses him up against the cage.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake tries to score a body lock takedown but Turner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drake is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drake is looking to control Turner's arms but Turner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.
Drake is looking to break free of the clinch but Turner has double underhooks.
Drake can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Turner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drake counters with a three punch combo that has Turner backing up. Turner nods at Drake to acknowledge the strikes.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turner. Drake shrugs it off though.
Drake closes the distance but Turner moves to the side
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner clinches.
Turner wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Turner is pressed up against the cage. Drake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turner down to the mat. Turner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Drake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turner misses with an elbow strike.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turner has managed to clinch.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drake's hands.
Drake tries for a takedown but Turner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Turner is controlling the position.
Drake fails to pull guard.
Drake is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Drake decides to pull guard.
Drake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drake is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Turner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Turner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drake counters with a shoot takedown. Turner fights it but they end up in guard.
Drake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drake wants to stand and escape but instead Turner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake wants to stand but Turner is controlling the position.
Drake is working an open guard so Turner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drake tries for a takedown but Turner circles away easily
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Turner
and Drake moves into the clinch.
Drake fails to pull guard.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner lands a front kick.
Turner wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turner tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turner moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drake fails to pull guard.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drake counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Turner is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Drake closes the distance but Turner moves to the side
and Turner moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to pull guard but Turner won't allow it.
Turner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drake up against the cage.
Drake blocks an elbow strike.
Drake jumps guard but Turner stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turner connects with a knee to the head.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turner is keeping busy.
Thomas Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Turner!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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