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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GC 203
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# Slider tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Slider is looking to counter punch. Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slider is landing a low percentage of strikes. Drago misses with a left hand and Slider makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Drago scores with the left hand. Slider knows he should have avoided that one. Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slider counters with a stiff right hand. Drago throws a series of punches but Slider avoids them all with ease. A punch combination from Slider misses. Drago throws the left hand but Slider avoids the punch easily. Drago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drago there as he acknowledges the shot. Slider avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Slider throws out a loose jab but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it. Slider takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. 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! Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drago thuds a left hand into Slider's body. Slider feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drago's calf. Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drago at a distance.
Slider with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing. Slider scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Slider misses with a wild body shot. Drago throws a hook to the side of Slider's head but Slider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Slider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Drago misses with the combination.
Slider looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Slider pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Drago throws a combination that misses #CL# and Slider counters by moving into the clinch. Slider scores with a nice hook to the head. Drago scores with a shot to the side of Slider's head. #BC2# Drago manages to break the clinch.
Slider is looking to wear down Drago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Drago moves out of range of the strikes. Slider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it. Slider dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Drago avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Slider throws a big shot that misses.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sloppy strikes from Slider. Those never looked like landing. Slider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Drago misses with a hook. Slider misses with a jab to the body
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A leg kick checked by Drago. Slider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drago's sensitive parts. Drago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
A jab from Drago misses. Slider misses the jab. Slider throws a nice outside leg kick. Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slider.
Slider scores with a one two! Drago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Slider throws a nice outside leg kick. Slider cracks the inside of Drago's front leg. Drago throws out a loose jab but Slider uses good head movement to avoid it. A jab from Drago does it's job there.#T3# A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target. A left lands for Drago. Slider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The fighters circle momentarily. Slider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Slider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago. Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Drago ducks under a wild hook from Slider. Slider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Drago misses with an uppercut
and Slider counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Drago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Slider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL# Slider forces Drago back against the cage and clinches. Slider with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slider throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago. #BC2# Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center. Drago might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Slider will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slider on the side of the head. #T4# Drago throws a hook but Slider blocks it. Slider misses with a low kick. Slider looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Slider as he connects with a hook. Drago lands a jab-cross combination. Slider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away. Slider's corner calls for a 1-2. Slider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Slider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drago momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drago checks a leg kick. Slider is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Drago misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Slider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago. Drago misses with a looping left. Slider throwing a counter right hand but Drago manages to avoid it. Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slider. Drago with a body punch. A glancing blow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolipo Slider dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Slider works Drago's body with a nice hook. Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Slider slips a jab from Drago. Drago dodges the punch combination from Slider.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Slider's shoulder, as Slider tries to avoid the shot. Drago throws a right and a left that both miss. Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A nice leg kick lands there from Slider. Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slider. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago misses with a hook. Nice straight punches there by Slider. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slider.#CUT# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Slider tries to clinch up. Drago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Slider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Drago throws a right hand that Slider ducks under and follows up with a left that Slider also avoids with ease.#T1# Slider moves out of range of the strikes. Slider defending well as Drago loads up on a big left hand. Slider throws a low kick but Drago avoids it. Drago throws a right hand that Slider ducks under and follows up with a left that Slider also avoids with ease. Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Slider throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nice straight punches there by Slider. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slider. Slider sizes up Drago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC# Drago is rocked! Drago takes a body punch but keeps moving. Drago is still on wobbly legs! Can Slider finish him? Drago gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Slider gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lolipo Slider! In his post fight interview, Lolipo Slider started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. In defeat, Ivan Drago stepped up to the mic, saying '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.
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Event:
GC 189
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1# Mugabe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mugabe there as he acknowledges the shot. Drago looks to land a combination but Mugabe avoids it well. Mugabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mugabe slips under a jab from Drago. No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mugabe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Mugabe moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off. Drago tests Mugabe's chin there with a solid looking shot. A big right from Drago misses. Drago takes a swing at Mugabe's ribcage but misses. A lazy left from Drago finds it's target. Drago falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# so Mugabe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES# Drago manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mugabe tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Drago misses with a right hand #TD2# and Mugabe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Mugabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mugabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mugabe throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely. Drago is pulling down on Mugabe's head. It's preventing any offense from Mugabe, at least for the moment. Drago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mugabe with a flurry of punches that miss. Mugabe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2# Mugabe wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. Mugabe looking to sit in guard and control but Drago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Mugabe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Drago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Mugabe 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.#SUB2# Mugabe looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#T3# Drago trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom. Drago is looking to stand up but Mugabe won't let him. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Mugabe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Nice strikes from Mugabe there. Mugabe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mugabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Drago gets full guard. Mugabe throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely. Mugabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4# Mugabe lands a couple of decent looking shots. Mugabe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mugabe is looking to pass into half guard but Drago pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drago is in guard.#REVR# Drago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The referee asks Drago politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Drago prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU# Drago stands up and we're back to a striking position. Drago misses with an uppercut
#TD2# so Mugabe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. 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! Mugabe throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mugabe's guard. Nice move by Drago!#REVR# Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU# Mugabe is working an open guard so Drago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Drago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT# It looks like Rob Mugabe has been cut. Mugabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Drago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Mugabe on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mugabe lands a head kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Mugabe wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mugabe tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago moves into range and connects with a jab. Mugabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center. Drago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Drago throws a hook but Mugabe avoids it easily. Mugabe wants to clinch. Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# Mugabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Drago lands with a good body shot. Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Drago throws a shot from downtown. Mugabe moves away and avoids it. Mugabe tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range. Mugabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Mugabe rushes Drago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Drago breaks from the clinch.
Drago misses with a hook. Mugabe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mugabe wants to clinch. Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mugabe circles away quickly and effectively. Mugabe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.#T2# Drago lands a jab to the nose. Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mugabe tries a head kick but it misses.
Mugabe moves to clinch but Drago breaks away and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mugabe lands a leg kick that knocks Drago off balance momentarily. Mugabe shoots in but no luck this time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD# Drago drops Mugabe with a beautiful combination! Mugabe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drago is looking for the KO! Mugabe misses with a takedown attempt and Mugabe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Drago throws a right and a left that Mugabe avoids nicely. Drago throws a hook but Mugabe blocks it. Drago swings for the body but Mugabe moves out of range.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but Mugabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Drago keeps the fight on the outside.#T3# Mugabe tries to clinch up. Drago throws a nice looking combination but Mugabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Drago lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Mugabe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drago is fending him off so far but Mugabe persists. Nope, Drago circles away and we're back to standing. Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Mugabe. Drago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Drago misses with a straight left. Mugabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target. Mugabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Drago went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mugabe can do to turn this around? Some wild striking there from Drago.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mugabe. Drago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mugabe doesn't seem bothered though. #T4# Mugabe slips under a jab from Drago. Mugabe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've been told by Drago's head coaches at #ICC4ISREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far. A jab lands there for Drago. Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Mugabe feints the counter takedown. Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Mugabe looks to move away, Drago throws a big counter combo but Mugabe just gets out of the way. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mugabe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mugabe. Drago throws a looping overhand right but Mugabe ducks down to avoid it. A nice combination there by Drago.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mugabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Mugabe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mugabe misses with a low kick as Drago jumps back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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! #R3# Drago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A right-left combo lands from Drago. Drago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC# Mugabe is rocked! Mugabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Drago misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Mugabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drago's guard. Mugabe with a flurry of punches that miss. Mugabe throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely. Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Drago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drago not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1# Drago wanted to stand there but Mugabe had control of the position. #SUB2# Mugabe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Drago trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom. Drago preventing the sweep. Drago wants to stand and escape but instead Mugabe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Mugabe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mugabe throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2# Mugabe wants to sweep here but Drago controlling him for the moment. Mugabe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Mugabe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mugabe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Drago postures up.
Drago looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Drago trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom. Drago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mugabe's guard.#T3# Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mugabe keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully. Rob Mugabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Drago postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Drago takes a swing at Mugabe's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Mugabe clinches. Mugabe tries to land a knee to the head but Drago blocks with his arms.
Drago tries to break free but Mugabe pushes him back against the cage. Mugabe tries to stall but Drago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drago blocks an elbow strike. Mugabe prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.#BC# Drago manages to break the clinch.
Drago checks a leg kick. Mugabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
#T4# Mugabe is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Drago. Mugabe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mugabe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Mugabe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drago throws a series of punches but Mugabe avoids them all with ease. Drago misses with a few strikes there.
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! Drago misses with a few strikes there.
Drago throws a right and a left that both miss. Ivan Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mugabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight! Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drago, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago! Post fight, Ivan Drago stared into the camera and said '"I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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Event:
gc183
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1# McLauhglin ducks under a wild hook from Drago. As Drago looks to move away, McLauhglin throws a big counter combo but Drago just gets out of the way. Drago lands a nice looking body shot.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drago. #CUT2# It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut. McLauhglin connects with a body shot. McLauhglin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago. McLauhglin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drago manages to circle out of the way. Drago looks to land a combination but McLauhglin avoids it well. It looked like McLauhglin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drago. Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLauhglin circles away quickly and effectively. Drago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Drago looks to land a combination but McLauhglin avoids it well. McLauhglin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Drago throws a series of punches but McLauhglin moves out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McLauhglin throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily. A little jabbing left from Drago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. McLauhglin scores with a nice head shot.#CUT# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. McLauhglin connects with a right hand. Drago shakes it off. McLauhglin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# McLauhglin fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Drago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLauhglin on the side of the head. Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD# McLauhglin lands a big shot that drops Drago! Can he finish him?
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing. McLauhglin postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow. #ROC# Drago is rocked! McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing. This has been an exciting period of action! Drago is adopting a defensive guard. McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# McLauhglin prevents Drago from getting back to his feet. McLauhglin throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Drago has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McLauhglin is proving hard to escape from. Drago stopping the sweep attempt from McLauhglin. Drago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. McLauhglin has a closed guard, preventing Drago from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drago stays in close to McLauhglin's body and controls the position. Drago wanted to stand there but McLauhglin had control of the position. McLauhglin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# McLauhglin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago is pushing down on McLauhglin's leg trying to pass to half guard. McLauhglin is fighting to maintain full guard but Drago has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3# McLauhglin is looking to improve his position.
McLauhglin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Drago stands up out of McLauhglin's guard for a moment - McLauhglin manages to land a nice upkick.#SU2# Drago gets to his feet - McLauhglin follows without any prompting. Drago scores with a punch to the head. Drago lands an overhand right. McLauhglin lands a nice shot to the body.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLauhglin. Drago misses with a hook to the body
#KD# and McLauhglin counters with a head kick that drops Drago! Drago is still in real trouble! Can McLauhglin finish him? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McLauhglin with a flurry of punches that miss. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McLauhglin gets to his feet and stands over Drago, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Drago felt that one! McLauhglin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Drago from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin! Colin McLauhglin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. In defeat, Ivan Drago stepped up to the mic, saying '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.
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Event:
gc 179
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1# Nukem with a jab.#CUT# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Drago moves out of range as Nukem strikes. Nukem looks to land a combination but Drago avoids it well. Nukem slips under a jab from Drago. Nukem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nukem throws a head kick that misses. Nukem doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Nukem tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Nukem has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Nukem is trying to pull guard but Drago turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Drago breaks from the clinch.
Nukem throws a wild body kick that Drago sees coming a mile off. Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago. A jab from Nukem finds it's way through Drago's defenses. Drago misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big left from Drago misses. Drago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nukem.#KD# Nukem lands a big right hand that sends Drago crashing to the mat! Nukem stays standing though and waves Drago back to his feet! Nukem throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Drago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2# It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut. Nukem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Nukem slips a jab from Drago.#KD# Nukem lands a big right hand that sends Drago crashing to the mat! Nukem stays standing though and waves Drago back to his feet!#ROC# Drago is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nukem.
Despite the aggression on Drago's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Drago is still on wobbly legs! Can Nukem finish him? Decent striking displayed by Drago there. Drago seems to have recovered his senses. Drago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nukem momentarily.
Nukem tries a head kick but it misses.
Nukem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A head kick by Nukem misses letting Drago counter with a right hand. We've been hearing reports that Nukem has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Drago scores with a jab. Nukem acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nukem. Nukem darts in trying to clinch and Drago counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Drago throws the left hand but Nukem avoids the punch easily. Nukem jabbing away but nothing is landing. Drago lands with a right hand. Nukem swings widly with a right hand
and Drago scores with a counter punch that sends Nukem to the canvas! Drago smells blood - he's punishing Nukem with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nukem has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago! An intense looking Ivan Drago took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '"I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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Event:
gc 172
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# Drago tests Aybara's chin there with a solid looking shot. Aybara throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range. We've been informed that Aybara has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Aybara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago. Aybara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aybara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aybara closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. Aybara pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Drago slips a straight right by Aybara. Drago scores with a shot to the body.
Aybara misses with a few strikes there.
Drago appears to be looking for a big counter. Aybara scores with a jab. Drago acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Aybara throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease. Drago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aybara. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aybara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Aybara moved out of range nicely. Aybara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Drago blocks a head kick by Aybara.
Drago moves into range and connects with a jab. Aybara moves out of range as Drago strikes. A jab from Aybara misses. #T1# Aybara misses with a kick to the body.
Perrin Aybara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing. Aybara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago. Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aybara.
Drago tests Aybara's chin there with a solid looking shot. Aybara misses with a two punch combination.
Aybara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago counters with a two punch combo. Drago slips a jab and a cross from Aybara.
Drago throws a big counter combination but Aybara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Drago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Aybara moves out of range of the strikes. Nice shot by Aybara. Drago misses with a wild combination.
Drago connects with a right hand. Aybara shakes it off. Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aybara tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range. Drago went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Aybara swinging wildly here.
Aybara throws a right and a left that both miss. Drago is looking to counter punch.#T2# Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Aybara is just out of range. Aybara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aybara looks for a takedown but Drago sprawls well. Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Aybara throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem. Aybara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A cross from Drago lands. Drago swinging wildly here.
#KD# Drago drops Aybara with a beautiful combination! Aybara stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drago is looking for the KO! Aybara throws a right and a left that both miss. Drago throws out a loose jab but Aybara uses good head movement to avoid it. Drago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Drago! Aybara is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago! As Ivan Drago got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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Event:
gc 165
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Ster throws out a loose jab but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it. Ster throws a hook but Drago blocks it. Ster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago. Drago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ster throws out the jab. A punch combination from Drago misses. Ster throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem. Drago misses with the combination.
Ster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drago with a body shot. Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Drago throws a right hand that misses
and Ster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drago thinking. Ster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drago takes a step back to recover. Nice jab there from Ster. #CUT2# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Ster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ster slips a straight right by Drago. Ster works Drago's body with a nice hook. Ster lands with an overhand left.#ROC2# Drago is rocked!#T1# Ster wobbles Drago with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Ster dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Drago to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mon Ster! Jumping up and down and very excited, Mon Ster waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras. Ivan Drago spoke after the fight, saying '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.
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Event:
Gc161
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Mammoth needs to keep his hands up - Drago had a free shot at his head there. Mammoth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Mammoth swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Mammoth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago. Mammoth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Mammoth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mammoth has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Good exchange - Drago coming out on top. Mammoth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mammoth scores with a punch to the head. Drago throws an off balance right hand
and Mammoth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jab from Drago. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mammoth lunges at Drago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drago's hand. Drago avoids the head kick by Mammoth.
Drago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mammoth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Drago throws a right and a left that both miss. Drago looks to land a left hand but Mammoth moved out of range nicely. Mammoth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mammoth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.#T1# Drago swinging wildly here.
Drago misses with a double jab.
Drago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mammoth to score with a decent uppercut. Mammoth tries to move into range but Drago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Mammoth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Mammoth looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range. Drago throws a right hand that Mammoth ducks under and follows up with a left that Mammoth also avoids with ease. Drago leaves Mammoth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Drago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mammoth defending well as Drago loads up on a big left hand. Drago throws a right hand that Mammoth ducks under and follows up with a left that Mammoth also avoids with ease. Mammoth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Mammoth thows a left - swing and a miss! Drago throws a combination that misses and Mammoth counters with a straight right hand.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mammoth throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab. Mammoth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A jab from Mammoth does it's job there. Drago works Mammoth's body with a nice hook. Mammoth swings widly with a right hand
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mammoth thinking. Mammoth throws a lazy right hand but Drago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mammoth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mammoth misses the jab. Drago moves out of range of the body kick from Mammoth.
Drago lands a really nice looking cross but Mammoth seems unphased.
Mammoth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drago counters with a left to the body. Mammoth loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch. Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Drago moves into range and connects with a jab. Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mammoth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3# Mammoth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mammoth moves out of range as Drago strikes. Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mammoth lands a body shot.
Drago swings and misses with a shot to the body and Mammoth finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. The crowd cheers as Mammoth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drago doesn't seem phased though. Drago takes a body punch but keeps moving. Drago throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mammoth counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Drago! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anton Mammoth! A victorious Anton Mammoth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. In defeat, Ivan Drago stepped up to the mic, saying '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.
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Event:
154.5
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1# Drago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nukem. Drago misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Nukem does a little dance to reset his feet. Nukem slips a straight right by Drago. Drago looks to land a left hand but Nukem moved out of range nicely. Drago swings for the body but Nukem moves out of range.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nukem.
Nukem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago. Nukem throws a hook to the side of Drago's head but Drago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nukem lands with a right hand. Nukem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago misses with a double jab
and Nukem counters with a nice uppercut. Drago throws a right hand that Nukem ducks under and follows up with a left that Nukem also avoids with ease. Nukem lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Drago misses with a lunging right hand
and Nukem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Nukem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nukem wants to counter the offense by Drago and move into the clinch position. Nukem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A big right from Nukem misses. Nukem cracks the inside of Drago's front leg. Drago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nukem doesn't seem bothered though. Drago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nukem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nukem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago. Drago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nukem counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nukem digs a good hook to Drago's body.
Nukem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drago checks it well. Drago throws a series of punches but Nukem avoids them all with ease. Nukem lands with a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nukem moves away. Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Nukem looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Drago is looking to counter punch. A telegraphed right hand from Nukem misses the target. Nukem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drago finds it's way round the side to connect with Nukem's head. Nukem throws a leg kick and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target. Drago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Some wild striking there from Drago.
Drago scores with a shot to the body.
Nukem misses with a double jab.
Nukem slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Nukem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3# Drago misses with an uppercut. Nukem saw that one coming. Nukem throws a quick inside leg kick. Nukem tries to land a leg kick but Drago saw it coming and moves away.
Drago throws a hook but Nukem avoids it easily. Drago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT# It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut. Nukem closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. Nukem pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Drago moves away from the strike by Nukem. Nukem throws a hook but Drago avoids it easily. Drago with a hook. Drago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nukem at a distance.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nukem. Nukem is looking to slow Drago down with leg kicks. Nukem throws a head kick that misses. Drago throws a looping overhand right but Nukem ducks down to avoid it. Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nukem thumps Drago with a low kick. Nukem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago. Drago throws a series of punches but Nukem moves out of range. Drago throws a hook but Nukem avoids it easily. Drago throws a right hand that misses
and Nukem counters with a straight right hand. Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drago swings for the body but Nukem moves out of range.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Nukem slips the punch. Nukem feints and then cracks Drago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drago down. Drago misses with a double jab
and Nukem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nukem slips a straight right by Drago. Drago lunges at Nukem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nukem's hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Drago will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Duke Nukem's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Drago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nukem. Nukem obviously looking to wear him down.
Drago misses the shot to the body. Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Drago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Nukem stalks Drago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drago's face. Drago staggers backwards, shaken. Drago slips under a jab from Nukem. Nukem walks into a left hand. Nukem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drago's calf. A combination from Nukem does no damage. Drago blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Nukem misses with a few strikes there.
Drago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Nukem breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Drago scores with a jab. Drago throws a series of punches but Nukem avoids them all with ease. #CL2# Drago tries to keep at a distance but Nukem has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Drago breaks from the clinch.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nukem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Drago connects with a jab. Drago misses with a double jab.
Drago misses with a combination
and Nukem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nukem swings away with a leg kick that misses. Nukem misses with a straight left. A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Nukem does a little dance to reset his feet. A chopping leg kick lands by Nukem. Nukem defending well as Drago loads up on a big left hand. #T2# A bone on bone clash there as Drago blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Drago misses with a jab to the body
and Nukem counters with a good low kick that Drago was not able to check. Nukem throws a quick inside leg kick. Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Drago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drago scores with a body shot.
Drago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nukem. Nukem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nukem.
Drago misses with a hook. Drago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drago cracks Nukem with a good jab. Nukem misses with an uppercut. Drago saw that one coming. Drago misses with a few strikes there.
#T3# Nukem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses. Drago's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drago duly obliges. Drago checks a leg kick. As Nukem looks to move away, Drago throws a big counter combo but Nukem just gets out of the way. Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nukem moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nukem moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off. Nukem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drago's head. Nukem throws out a leg kick but Drago moves out of range and Nukem only half commits. Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drago, as that shot connected.
Drago avoids the head kick by Nukem.
Drago throws a body punch but Nukem moves out of range. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Drago. Nukem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Drago throws out a powerful jab. Drago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Drago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nukem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nukem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Drago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Nukem throws a nice outside leg kick. Nukem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab. Nukem shapes to counter with a head kick. Drago scores with a jab. Nukem acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Drago will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Duke Nukem's cut. 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Nukem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago misses with a wild body shot. Nukem shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drago eats them both and turns towards Nukem to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Drago misses with a double jab
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Drago tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nukem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Drago throwing a counter right hand but Nukem manages to avoid it. Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nukem.
Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far. Nukem scores with a hook. Nukem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Good leg kick by Nukem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nukem slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.#T1# Drago swinging wildly here.
Nukem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nukem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Drago blocks the leg kick.
Drago sizes up Nukem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nukem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC# Nukem is rocked! Nukem slips a straight right by Drago. Nukem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drago is out of range. Drago takes one to the chin there. Nukem throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily. Nukem tries to land a leg kick but Drago saw it coming and moves away.
Nukem moves away from the strike by Drago. #T2# Drago throws a jab when Nukem was well out of range. Nukem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Drago misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nukem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nukem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drago finds it's way round the side to connect with Nukem's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nukem. Nukem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nukem unleashes a big counter combination but Drago bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nukem throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Drago tries to bum rush Nukem with a series of wild strikes but Nukem uses good footwork to avoid the assault. That kick from Nukem tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2# Nukem closes the distance and clinches. Drago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drago has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
Drago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Drago breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Nukem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Drago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Drago misses with a double jab.
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nukem circles away quickly and effectively. Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nukem thumps Drago with a low kick. Drago looks to throw the jab but Nukem is out of range. Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nukem. Drago backing away here, and Nukem unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Drago tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Drago takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nukem connects with a leg kick. Drago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A chopping leg kick lands by Nukem. A shot to the liver by Nukem. Beautiful body shot. Nukem slips under a jab from Drago. It seemed like Nukem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4# Nukem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nukem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nukem shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nukem catches Drago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nukem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Nukem does a little dance to reset his feet. Duke Nukem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Drago throws the left hand but Nukem avoids the punch easily. Nukem throws a big counter head kick but Drago avoids it with no problem. Drago misses the shot to the body. A head kick misses from Nukem. Drago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Drago throws a poor cross that misses
and Nukem counters with a lovely straight right hand! Drago throws a right and a left that both miss. Nukem tries to counter by closing the distance. Nukem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ivan Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nukem misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Duke Nukem. I think Drago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago! Ivan Drago is the new heavyweight champion! Ivan Drago made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '"I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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Event:
gc149
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Nukem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Drago tries to move into range but Nukem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nukem throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
A nice side step and Drago releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Drago defending well as Nukem loads up on a big left hand. That kick from Nukem tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on. Nukem with a jab. Nukem misses with the combination.
Nukem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A head kick by Nukem misses letting Drago counter with a right hand. #T1# Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Nukem. Drago keeps the fight on the outside. It seemed like Drago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nukem misses with a leg kick. Nukem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Nukem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Drago swings for the body but Nukem moves out of range.
Nukem throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice jab there from Drago. #T2# Nukem throws a nice outside leg kick. Drago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nukem fails in his attempt to clinch. Nukem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Drago throws a right and a left that Nukem avoids nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago. Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nukem. Drago dodges the punch combination from Nukem.
#T3# Drago loads up on a big right hand but Nukem slips the punch. Drago avoids the body shot from Nukem.
Drago appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Drago off balance momentarily. A low kick from Nukem misses and Drago counters with a straight right hand. Nukem throws a low kick but Drago avoids it. Drago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nukem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Drago throws a shot from downtown. Nukem moves away and avoids it. Drago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nukem.
Nukem throws out a powerful jab.#T4# Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nukem manages to avoid it. Nukem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nukem there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slow jab from Nukem misses its intended target. Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nukem misses with a looping right. Drago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nukem throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily. A combination from Nukem does no damage. Drago scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nukem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drago misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Nukem does a little dance to reset his feet. Nukem throws a low kick, looking for Drago's leg but Drago calmly moves out of range. Nukem throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Drago throws a counter combo. Nukem is looking to chop away at Drago's legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nukem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Nukem lands a high kick!
#CUT# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.#T1# That kick from Nukem tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on. Nukem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nukem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Drago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nukem. Nukem obviously looking to wear him down.
Nukem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it. Drago lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL# Nukem rushes Drago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Nukem jumps guard and drags Drago to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Drago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Drago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nukem's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nukem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nukem is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drago is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Nukem being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SU2# Nukem is working an open guard so Drago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nukem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drago. Nukem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago tries to bum rush Nukem with a series of wild strikes but Nukem uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Drago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nukem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Drago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nukem thows a leg kick but Drago checks it enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab. Nukem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3# Nukem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing. Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Drago. Duke Nukem is winning the standup battle so far. Drago is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL# Nukem has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago tries to break the clinch but Nukem is controlling the position. Nukem fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Drago breaks the clinch.
Nukem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nukem there as he acknowledges the shot. Drago missing with a left hand there. Nukem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nukem tries to move into range but Drago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Drago takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4# Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nukem moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off. Drago avoids the body shot from Nukem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nukem misses with a low kick as Drago jumps back. Nukem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Nukem misses. Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drago connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nukem. Nukem circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing. Nukem dodges the punch combination from Drago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Duke Nukem will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut. 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! #R3# Nukem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nukem misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy. Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nukem. A swing and a miss from Drago. Nukem slips a straight right by Drago. Drago has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Nukem loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nukem 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 Drago has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drago and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Nukem motions for Drago to come forward. Nukem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nukem goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Drago throws a right hand that Nukem ducks under and follows up with a left that Nukem also avoids with ease. Nukem tries to counter by clinching up but Drago breaks away and moves out of range. Nukem throws a hook but Drago avoids it easily. Drago looks to throw the jab but Nukem is out of range. #T1# Drago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Drago lands a body shot.
Nukem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Drago blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Nukem scores with a kick to the midsection. Drago misses with a straight right. Nukem is looking to counter with a body kick. Drago blocks a head kick by Nukem.
A low kick from Nukem is predictable there and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nukem throws out a powerful jab. A good leg kick by Nukem. Nukem lands a head kick. Drago smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2# Drago looks to land a left hand but Nukem moved out of range nicely. Nukem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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! Drago misses with a few strikes there.
Nukem lands a lovely overhand right. Drago scores with a one two! Nukem had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nukem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. An inside leg kick from Nukem misses. Drago moves away from the strike by Nukem. Drago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL# Nukem clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Drago off balance momentarily.#T3# Drago misses with the combination.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nukem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nukem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drago circles away. Nukem scores with a nice head shot. Nukem just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The fight stays on the outside here - Nukem looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nukem lands with a nice combination. Drago backs away looking to recover.#T4# Nukem misses with a hook. Drago ducked under it nicely. Drago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Drago scores with a shot to the body.
Nukem connects with a looping right hand.
#TD# Nukem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drago has Nukem pulled in close to control his posture. Nukem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Duke Nukem showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nukem has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklin scores the fight 29:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
gc146
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1# Drago checks a leg kick. Drago throws a combination. Nukem tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Nukem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2# Nukem has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Nukem wants to stall.
Nukem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drago walks away with a smile on his face. Nukem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nukem scoring well with a low kick there.
Nukem tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it. Drago is looking to counter punch. No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Drago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nukem lands a jab to the nose. Nukem misses with an uppercut
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Nukem throws a low kick but Drago moves out of range easily. Nukem throws the kick towards the body but Drago avoids it. Nukem misses with a low kick.
Nukem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nukem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drago. Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nukem misses with an uppercut
letting Drago counter with a right hand. Drago avoids the head kick by Nukem.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2# Nukem instigates a clinch. #BC# Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nukem misses with an uppercut
letting Drago counter with a right hand. Drago throws a looping overhand right but Nukem ducks down to avoid it. #KD# Drago lands a left and a right that send Nukem crashing to the mat, dazed. Drago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT# It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nukem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drago. Nukem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drago is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nukem throws a leg kick but Drago checks it. Nukem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nukem slips a jab from Drago. Drago checks a leg kick nicely. Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drago blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Drago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nukem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago. Nukem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Drago is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nukem thows a body kick. Drago tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3# Nukem connects with an inside leg kick. Nukem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nukem connects with an inside leg kick. Some wild striking there from Drago.
Nukem is looking to land body kicks. Drago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A leg kick checked by Drago. Nice uppercut lands for Drago. That snapped Nukem's head back.
Nukem slips a straight right by Drago. Nukem throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range. A punch combination from Drago misses. #T4# Drago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nukem counters with a big head kick but Drago shrugs it off. Nukem throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily. Nukem just misses with a punch to the body.
As Nukem looks to move away, Drago throws a big counter combo but Nukem just gets out of the way. 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! Drago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nukem. Nukem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Nukem throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it. Nukem throws a head kick that misses. Drago misses with a hook. Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Nukem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. An attempted straight right counter from Drago misses the target. Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nukem gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Drago will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Nukem dodges the punch combination from Drago.
A jab from Nukem misses. Drago throwing a counter right hand but Nukem manages to avoid it. Drago throws a body punch but Nukem moves out of range. Nukem throws a nice inside leg kick. Drago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nukem throws a nice outside leg kick. Nukem throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An attempted straight right counter from Drago misses the target. Drago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1# Drago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nukem. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nukem. A lazy left from Drago finds it's target. Drago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Nukem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Drago misses. Drago throws a right hand that misses
and Nukem counters with an outside leg kick.
Drago lands a nice shot that snaps Nukem's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Drago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Nukem connects with the punch. Drago misses with a wild body shot. Nukem throws a solid leg kick but Drago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nukem.#T2# Nukem thows a leg kick but Drago checks it and Drago counters with a nice uppercut. Drago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nukem tries to counter by closing the distance. Nukem takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses. Drago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Nukem throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nukem. Drago throws a shot to the body.
#KD# Drago lands a left and a right that send Nukem crashing to the mat, dazed. Drago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Drago misses with an uppercut. Nukem saw that one coming. Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far. Nukem throws a big shot that misses. Nukem throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it. Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3# Drago throws a right and a left that both miss. Nukem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nukem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Nukem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Nukem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2# Nukem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2# Nukem stands up from Drago's guard - Nukem perhaps looking for a knockout. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nukem 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 Drago has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drago and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Drago is looking to counter punch. Nukem throws a leg kick and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nukem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Drago was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Nukem misses with an uppercut. Drago saw that one coming. Drago throws a combination that misses and Nukem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4# Nukem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Drago throws an off balance right hand
and Nukem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Drago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nukem misses with a hook. Drago ducked under it nicely. A counter left hand to the body from Drago misses its target. Nukem throws a head kick that Drago semi-blocks.
#CL2# Nukem has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Drago breaks from the clinch.
Nukem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nukem dips to his left and cracks Drago with an uppercut! Drago throws a right and a left that both miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Duke Nukem will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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! #R3# Drago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nukem counters with a stiff right hand. Drago throws the left hand but Nukem avoids the punch easily. A countering left hand to the body from Nukem misses. Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nukem circles away quickly and effectively. Nukem tries a quick counter leg kick but Drago is wise to it. Nukem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Drago avoids the head kick by Nukem.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A head kick by Nukem misses letting Drago counter with a right hand. Drago misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nukem tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago is looking to counter punch. Nukem throws a leg kick but Drago checks it. An attempted straight right counter from Drago misses the target.#T1# Nukem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Drago misses with the combination.
Nukem thows a left - swing and a miss! Drago lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nukem throws a nice head kick!
Drago checks a leg kick. Nukem misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Drago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Drago misses with a straight left. #T2# Nukem throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it. Nukem slips under a jab. Nukem throws a lazy head kick and Drago counters with a nice uppercut. Nukem is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nukem thumps Drago with a low kick. 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! Drago throws a lazy uppercut
and Nukem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Drago throws a body shot but no joy. Drago looks to land a combination but Nukem avoids it well. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nukem! But no joy. Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3# Nukem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nukem blocks a jab. Drago lands a nice looking body shot.
Nukem tries to move into range but Drago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nukem misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Drago tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nukem just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Nukem scores with a four punch combination! A swing and a miss from Drago. Nukem scores with a head kick.
#T4# Nukem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drago counters with a straight right hand. Drago misses with a combination
and Nukem counters with a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Drago connects with a body shot. Drago throws an off balance right hand
and Nukem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Nukem scoring well with a low kick there.
Nukem cracks the inside of Drago's front leg. Nukem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Nukem moves away and avoids it. A swing and a miss from Drago. Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Drago. I think Drago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
gc142
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Saukko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Per Saukko has been cut. Saukko slips under a jab from Drago. Drago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Saukko throws a leg kick and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saukko thinking. Saukko throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely. Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away. Nice defenses there by Saukko. Saukko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Saukko misses the jab. Saukko is looking to score with low kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick lands there from Saukko. Drago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Drago dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Saukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saukko moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Saukko throws a hook but Drago blocks it. Drago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Saukko slips under a jab. Saukko takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses. Drago blocks a low kick nicely. Saukko misses with a body shot.
Saukko takes a body punch but keeps moving. Drago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drago staying out of range there. Saukko misses with a left hand and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand! Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Drago 's head but he takes it in his stride. Drago misses with an uppercut. Saukko saw that one coming. Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Saukko avoids the body shot from Drago.
Saukko slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A good leg kick by Saukko. Drago tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Saukko scores with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Drago. A jab from Drago misses. It seemed like Saukko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Saukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago appears to be looking for a big counter. A low kick from Saukko is predictable there letting Drago counter with a right hand. Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC# Saukko is rocked! Saukko walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Drago! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago! As Ivan Drago got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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Event:
gc138
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Drago lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell. Drago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Drago scores with a punch to the head. Powell lands a glancing blow to the side of Drago's head. Powell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drago circles away quickly and effectively. Drago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Drago scores with a nice strike. Drago avoids the body shot from Powell.
Drago looks like he wants to counter punch here. Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Powell moves away from the strike by Drago. The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Drago misses with a straight left. Powell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Powell slips under a jab from Drago. This has been an exciting period of action! Drago swings for the body but Powell moves out of range.
Drago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1# Drago takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses. Drago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Powell avoids the body shot from Drago.
Nice shot lands for Powell. Drago looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range. Drago moves out of range as Powell strikes. Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Powell misses with a shot to the body and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet. Drago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Powell misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Drago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Powell moves to clinch but Drago breaks away and Drago counters with a nice uppercut. Drago looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range. Powell feinted there with a counter leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Powell looks like he's thinking about clinching though. It seemed like Drago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Powell slips a jab from Drago. Drago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Powell throws a leg kick that misses. Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell. Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drago misses with a straight right. Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Drago should have avoided that one. Powell moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.#T3# Powell throws a leg kick and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target. #CL# Powell clinches. Drago is trying to force a seperation but Powell has the dominant position. Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch. Powell prevents Drago from breaking the clinch. Powell lands a shot to the body. Powell has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Drago breaks the clinch.
Powell shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Powell scores with a hook to the body. Drago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Powell lands a jab to the nose.#T4# Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Powell. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drago takes a shot right to the bread basket. Drago misses with a looping right. Powell moves away from the strike by Drago. Powell lands with a shot to the body. Powell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Drago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Drago misses with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod. 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. #R2# Drago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD# Powell looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Powell throws a big right hand that misses. Powell throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely. Powell throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powell's guard. Nice move by Drago!#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SU2# Drago stands up and waves to Powell to follow him. Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Drago circles away from the clinch attempt letting Drago counter with a right hand. Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Powell digs a good body shot into Drago's ribs. A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target. Powell throws a big counter combination but Drago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Powell misses the shot to the body. Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Powell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Powell moved out of range nicely. A shot to the body from Powell misses and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Powell thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Powell lands with an overhand left. Ivan Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup. 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! Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it. Powell misses with a straight right. Powell connects with an inside leg kick. No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powell is looking for a counter combo. Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3# Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Powell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Powell swinging wildly here.
Drago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Drago throws a series of strikes that have Powell backpedaling.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Powell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drago just manages to avoid it. Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago. Powell throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab lands there for Drago. Drago checks a leg kick nicely.#T4# Drago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Powell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2# Drago kicks Powell off and gets back to his feet. A combination from Drago does no damage. Powell appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago looks like he wants to counter punch here. Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Powell. Powell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab. Powell is looking to wear down Drago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Powell misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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! #R3# Powell misses with a jab to the body
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand! Drago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing. Some wild striking there from Powell.
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Powell. Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powell sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Powell takes one to the side of the head.
Powell throws a sloppy body shot
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Powell misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Powell, as that shot connected.
#T1# Drago swinging wildly here.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago. Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing. Powell throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range. Drago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Drago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Drago ducks under a wild hook from Powell. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy. Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# Drago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet. Powell looks for a takedown but Drago sprawls well. Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Powell tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Drago throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Drago throws a right and a left that Powell avoids nicely. #T3# Drago lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Powell slips under a jab from Drago.#CL# Powell moves into the clinch successfully.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards. #BC2# Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jimi Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Powell throws a shot to the body.
Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Powell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away. Drago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A big left from Drago misses. #T4# Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drago. Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action! Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range. Drago throws a nice looking combination but Powell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Powell connects with a body shot that sends Drago's belly button to the back. Good shot there by Powell. Powell closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Drago! Powell dives in looking to finish! Drago is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell! Jimi Powell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. In defeat, Ivan Drago stepped up to the mic, saying '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.
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Event:
EVO 283: Traylor vs Minasian
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1# Frankels misses with a body kick. Frankels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Frankels misses with an uppercut. Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick from Frankels.
Frankels takes one to the side of the head.
Frankels throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Drago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frankels. Frankels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago misses with an uppercut. Frankels saw that one coming. Frankels half committed to a counter leg kick. Drago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Drago scores with a punch to the head. Frankels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drago misses the shot to the body. #T1# Frankels tries to land a front kick but Drago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Drago throws a big shot that misses. Frankels is looking to counter punch. Frankels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Frankels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frankels misses with a body kick. Frankels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Frankels throws a shot from downtown. Drago moves away and avoids it. Frankels staying out of range there. Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Frankels throwing a counter right hand but Drago manages to avoid it. Frankels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Frankels slips under a jab from Drago. Drago misses with a looping right. Frankels misses with a body shot
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Frankels on the wrong end of a nice jab. A big left from Frankels misses. Drago misses with a hook to the body
and Frankels counters with a leg kick. Drago moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2# It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! A jab lands there for Frankels. Frankels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago throws a counter combo. Frankels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Frankels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drago is out of range. Drago on the wrong end of a nice jab. Drago throws a combination that misses and Frankels counters with an inside leg kick. Drago walks forward, straight into a front kick from Frankels. Drago looks winded!#T3# Frankels is looking to land body kicks. Drago steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frankels. That one must have hurt. Drago throws a hook to the side of Frankels's head but Frankels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD# Frankels feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Drago sprawling to the canvas! Drago rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Frankels finish him?!
#ROC# Drago is rocked! Drago misses with a left hand and Frankels makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Drago is still on wobbly legs! Can Frankels finish him? Frankels throws a right and a left that both miss. Drago appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Drago misses the jab. Drago leaves his chin hanging out and Frankels seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Drago crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocket Bob Frankels! Our winner, Rocket Bob Frankels, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. In defeat, Ivan Drago stepped up to the mic, saying '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.
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Event:
EVO 274: Hess vs Veide
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1# Drago walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morocco. Drago loads up on a big right hand but Morocco slips the punch. Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Morocco's shoulder, as Morocco tries to avoid the shot. Drago throws a body punch but Morocco moves out of range. Morocco follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Ricci Morocco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morocco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Morocco tries to land a front kick but Drago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A nice inside leg kick there by Morocco. That's going to slow Drago down. Drago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Morocco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab. Morocco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drago's head. Drago blocks the body kick.
Drago misses the jab. A countering left hand to the body from Morocco misses. Nice body kick there by Morocco. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morocco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago. Morocco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Morocco misses with a kick to the body.
Morocco throws a push kick but Drago slaps the foot to one side. Morocco tries to work over Drago's front leg with a kick but Drago checks it. Drago catches Morocco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Morocco defending well as Drago loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Drago misses with a hook. Morocco ducked under it nicely. A big left from Drago misses. Morocco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morocco there as he acknowledges the shot. Drago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morocco at a distance.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morocco.
Drago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Drago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Morocco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The fight stays on the outside here - Morocco looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Morocco throws a low kick but Drago avoids it. A nice leg kick lands there from Morocco. Morocco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Morocco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drago is out of range. Drago throws a big counter combination but Morocco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Drago looks to throw the jab but Morocco is out of range. #T2# Drago digs a good body shot into Morocco's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drago checks a leg kick. A big right from Drago misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Morocco does a little dance to reset his feet. Morocco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Morocco slips under a jab from Drago. Drago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drago there as he acknowledges the shot. Morocco scores with a spinning back kick! Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Morocco moved out of range. Drago throws a hook to the side of Morocco's head but Morocco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Morocco looks like he wants to counter punch here. Drago takes a body punch but keeps moving. Morocco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morocco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morocco throws a shot to the body.
Morocco delivers a nice body kick. Morocco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drago rather than just go for the knockout. Drago is breathing heavily.#T3# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morocco, right into the meat.
Morocco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2# Morocco gets in close and instigates a clinch. Drago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Morocco scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Morocco fails to land. Morocco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Morocco is controlling him. Morocco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC# Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago throws a hook but Morocco blocks it. Morocco misses with a body kick. Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morocco. Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morocco manages to avoid it. Drago throws the left hand but Morocco avoids the punch easily. Morocco throws a body shot but no joy. Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4# A slow jab from Morocco misses its intended target. Morocco looks for the body kick but Drago saw that one coming. Drago is looking to counter punch. Drago throws the left hand but Morocco avoids the punch easily. Morocco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. This has been an exciting period of action! Morocco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Morocco ducks under a wild hook from Drago. Drago misses with an uppercut
and Morocco counters with a nice body kick.
Drago throws a hook but Morocco blocks it. Drago misses with a wild body shot. Morocco lands a nice shot that snaps Drago's head back.
Morocco lands a high kick!
Crunch! Morocco slams his shin into Drago's torso. A good leg kick by Morocco. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2# Morocco lands a big head kick that sends Drago tumbling to the mat! Morocco takes a step backwards and waves Drago back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Drago is rocked! Drago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Morocco scores with a leg kick.
Morocco lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morocco lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricci Morocco dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Morocco throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now. Drago will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Morocco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Drago was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Morocco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drago if he has to take too many more of those.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morocco sees it coming and avoids it easily. A head kick misses from Morocco. Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Drago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Morocco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drago. Morocco slips under a jab. Drago throws a right and a left that both miss. Drago looks to land a left hand but Morocco moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago lands a slapping body shot.
Morocco jabs at Drago's body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Drago misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Morocco tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance. Drago misses the shot to the body. #T1# Drago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morocco. Morocco obviously looking to wear him down.
Morocco connects with a body shot. Morocco scores with a push kick. Morocco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drago blocks the body kick.
Morocco throws a leg kick but Drago checks it. Morocco throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it. Morocco fakes the leg kick and cracks Drago in the body. Drago slips under a jab. Morocco misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Morocco. Morocco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Morocco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Morocco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drago takes a step back to recover. #T2# Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD2# Morocco lands a big head kick that sends Drago tumbling to the mat! Morocco takes a step backwards and waves Drago back to his feet - he wants the finish! Morocco has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Drago misses the shot to the body. Drago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morocco. Morocco obviously looking to wear him down.
Morocco throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily.#CL2# Drago gets tackled into the cage by Morocco. Morocco maintains the clinch. Morocco blocks a body shot from Drago. Morocco is looking to control Drago's arms but Drago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morocco has his back to the cage. Morocco is struggling to control the position. Morocco tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Drago wants to break free but Morocco has control.
Drago's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#BC# Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Morocco throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily. Morocco misses with a wild body shot. Drago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Drago avoids a kick to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Morocco in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Morocco sizes up Drago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3# Morocco tries to bum rush Drago with a series of wild strikes but Drago uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Drago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Morocco misses with an uppercut. Drago saw that one coming. Drago misses with a double jab.
Morocco scoring well with a low kick there.
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Morocco throws a sloppy head kick and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morocco staying out of range there. Morocco throws the kick towards the body but Drago avoids it. Drago is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Morocco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Morocco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Morocco lands a leg kick that knocks Drago off balance momentarily. Drago throws out a loose jab but Morocco uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Drago checks a leg kick. Morocco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morocco misses with a head kick.
Morocco is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Drago misses with a straight right. Morocco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Morocco is looking to slow Drago down with leg kicks. Morocco is looking to slow Drago down with leg kicks. Morocco misses with a hook. Morocco scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago works over Morocco's head and body with a nice combination. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Drago misses with a hook. Morocco throws a leg kick but Drago moved away. An attempted straight right counter from Drago misses the target. Morocco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricci Morocco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Morocco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Morocco lands with a shot to the body. Morocco takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses. Drago appears to be looking for a big counter. Morocco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Morocco connects with the punch. Drago blocks a head kick by Morocco.
Drago throwing a counter right hand but Morocco manages to avoid it. Ricci Morocco seems to be getting the better of the standup. A slapping body kick lands there for Morocco. Nice defenses there by Drago. A jab from Drago misses. Drago blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Morocco. That snapped Drago's head back.
Drago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Morocco lands with a nice body kick. Drago moves out of range of the body kick. Morocco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1# Morocco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Morocco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Morocco connects with an inside leg kick. Morocco lands with a nice body kick. Morocco scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Morocco. Those never looked like landing. Morocco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Morocco. Drago checks a leg kick nicely. Drago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Morocco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Morocco scoring well with a low kick there.
Morocco throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely. Drago misses with an uppercut. Drago takes a swing at Morocco's ribcage but misses. Morocco slips under a jab. A countering left hand to the body from Morocco misses.#T2# 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! Drago moves out of range of the leg kick from Morocco. Drago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Morocco moves away from the strike by Drago. Morocco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Drago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morocco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
An inside leg kick lands from Morocco. Drago throws a hook to the side of Morocco's head but Morocco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Morocco misses with a low kick as Drago jumps back. Drago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Morocco tries to land a front kick but Drago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. An attempted straight right counter from Drago misses the target. Drago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morocco throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and moves out of range. Morocco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Drago blocks the body kick.
#T3# Morocco scores with a jab. Drago acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A solid leg kick lands there for Morocco.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morocco. That's going to slow Drago down. Morocco throws a lazy head kick and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand! Morocco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Morocco looks to land a combination but Drago avoids it well. Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Morocco tries to clinch up. Drago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morocco does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. It looked like Drago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Morocco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drago misses with a hook
and Morocco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Drago moves out of range of the body kick. Drago misses with a looping left.#T4# Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Drago misses with a few strikes there.
Drago scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morocco misses with a head kick.
Drago lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Morocco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morocco throws the kick towards the body but Drago avoids it. Morocco connects with a high kick. Morocco throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily. A swing and a miss from Drago. Morocco lands a head kick. Drago smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Drago scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Drago tries to move into range but Morocco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Drago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight! Ricci Morocco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Morocco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricci Morocco! Ivan Drago was interviewed post fight and said '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.
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Event:
Infinity: Jungle Warfare
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Halo darts in trying to clinch and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Halo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Halo drops his hands momentarily and Drago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Drago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Halo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Restricted area in the buildup to the fight. Halo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Halo takes one to the chin there. Drago has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Drago scores with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.#CL# Halo moves into the clinch. Drago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut. Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Drago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards. #ROC2# Halo is rocked! Drago creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Halo with a big uppercut! Halo tries to clinch up but Drago pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Halo to the mat! Halo covers up and Drago unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Drago! Ivan Drago took some time post fight to say the following; '"I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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Event:
Ascension 355
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Drago misses with a right hand and Moogle counters with a lovely shot to the body. Moogle misses with a lunging right hand
and Moogle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Moogle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drago connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moogle scrambles back to his feet. Drago defending well as Moogle loads up on a big left hand. A big right from Drago misses. Drago throws a body punch but Moogle moves out of range. Moogle tries a low kick but Drago avoids it. A bone on bone clash there as Drago blocks the leg kick.
Drago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Moogle does a little dance to reset his feet. Moogle lands with a nice body kick. Drago swinging wildly here.
Drago misses with a hook. Drago misses with a looping right. Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Moogle clobbers Drago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2# It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Drago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Moogle throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it. Moogle cracks Drago with a right hand to the side of the head. Drago throws a body punch but Moogle moves out of range. Drago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Drago is breathing heavily. Moogle swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Drago throws a right hand that misses
and Moogle counters with a nice uppercut. Drago looks to land a combination but Moogle avoids it well. Moogle misses with a double jab.
#KD2# Moogle cracks Drago with an uppercut from hell and Drago crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Moogle's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2# Drago is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drago being controlled here, momentarily. Oh Drago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Moogle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Drago seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##SU2# Moogle gets to his feet - Drago follows without any prompting. Moogle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Drago misses with an uppercut. Moogle saw that one coming. Moogle throws a shot to the body.
Moogle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago. Moogle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drago's calf. Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moogle sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Moogle clinches with his opponent.
Moogle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moogle avoids it. Moogle lands with a short shot to the head. Drago is trying to break the clinch but Moogle has him pressed against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moogle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##BC# Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago throws a hook but Moogle avoids it easily. Moogle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Drago's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Drago connects with a body shot. Moogle tries to land a body kick and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Moogle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The fighters circling - Moogle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Drago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Moogle misses with a body shot.
Moogle lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD2# Moogle drops Drago with a left and a right! Oh, Drago is hurt - Moogle dives into side control looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Drago trying to remain calm as Moogle controls from the top position.#SU2# Moogle decides to stand back up. Moogle steps back and let's Drago get back to his feet.#T4# Drago moves out of range of the strikes. Drago is looking to counter punch. Moogle misses with a head kick.
Drago lands a head shot. Drago slips under a jab. Moogle misses with an uppercut. Moogle slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Moogle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Drago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moogle. Drago moves out of range of the strikes. Moogle throws a wild body kick that Drago sees coming a mile off. Drago throws the left hand but Moogle avoids the punch easily. Moogle swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice jab there from Drago. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rude Moogle dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ivan Drago'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. #R2# Drago tests Moogle's chin there with a solid looking shot. Drago blocks a low kick nicely. Moogle stuns Drago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Drago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Drago looks to land a right hand but Moogle moved out of range. Moogle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nice uppercut lands for Moogle. That snapped Drago's head back.
#KD2# Moogle steps into range and cracks Drago with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Drago flops backwards and Moogle dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT2# Ivan Drago's cut is getting worse. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moogle tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard. Drago is trying to keep Moogle in close.
Drago being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SU2# Moogle gets to his feet. Drago looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Moogle throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rude Moogle seems to be getting the better of the standup. Drago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Moogle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage! Moogle wants to slow Drago down by chopping away at his legs. Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target. Drago lands a really nice looking cross but Moogle seems unphased.
Moogle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2# Moogle drops Drago with a left right combo! Moogle follows him down to the ground into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action! You can see the frustration on Drago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Moogle tries to move to mount but Drago blocks the move with his legs. Drago tries to buck Moogle off but Moogle is having none of it. Drago is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SU2# Moogle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Drago to his feet. Moogle throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3# Moogle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moogle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moogle. Moogle missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Moogle throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Moogle is just out of range. Drago cracks Moogle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Drago checks a low kick from Moogle. That kick from Moogle tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on. Moogle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moogle tried to score with a low kick but Drago checks it. A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Moogle misses with a lunging right hand
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand! Drago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Moogle cracks a nice hook into Drago's ribs.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moogle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago. Moogle throws a body shot but no joy. Moogle swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Moogle misses with a wild body shot. Moogle thows a leg kick but Drago checks it and Drago counters with a straight right hand. Moogle misses with a body shot.
A big left from Moogle misses. Moogle with a jab. Moogle misses with a low kick.
Moogle ducks right into an uppercut from Drago. The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Moogle on the wrong end of a nice jab. Moogle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago. Moogle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Moogle pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rude Moogle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Moogle throws a low kick, looking for Drago's leg but Drago calmly moves out of range. It looked like Drago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Drago misses with an uppercut. Moogle saw that one coming. Moogle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Moogle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moogle ducks under a wild hook from Drago. Drago throws a hook but Moogle blocks it. Drago checks the leg kick. Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Moogle is just out of range. Drago slips a jab and a cross from Moogle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Drago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Moogle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago. Moogle walks into a stiff left hand from Drago.#T1# Drago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moogles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC# Moogle is rocked! Drago misses with a hook
and Moogle counters with a stiff right hand. Drago throws a body punch but Moogle moves out of range. Moogle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A jab from Moogle misses. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moogle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Nice uppercut lands for Drago. That snapped Moogle's head back.
Moogle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Drago loads up on a big right hand but Moogle slips the punch. Moogle tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range. Moogle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago. Drago scores with a sloppy right hand. Moogle should have avoided that one. Drago avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Drago misses. #T2# Drago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moogle's hands. Drago takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moogle moves out of range as Drago strikes. Moogle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Moogle misses with an uppercut
and Drago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Moogle has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Moogle throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it. Moogle misses the shot to the body. Drago moves out of range of the strikes. Moogle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Moogle staying out of range there. Drago blocks a head kick by Moogle.
Moogle ducks under a wild hook from Drago. Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moogle can pounce on him.
Moogle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3# A jab from Moogle misses. Drago throwing a counter right hand but Moogle manages to avoid it.#CL2# Moogle closes the distance and pushes Drago back into the cage. Drago prevents a body shot from Moogle. #BC# Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Moogle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Moogle throws a hook but Drago blocks it. Rude Moogle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Moogle looks to land a right hand but Drago moved out of range. Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moogle counters with a nice body kick.
Drago throws an off balance right hand
and Moogle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drago thinking. Moogle lands a high kick!
Moogle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Moogle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target. Drago circles away from the clinch attempt and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Drago throws an off balance right hand
letting Moogle counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moogle lands with a shot to the body. Drago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moogle. Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moogle counters with a lovely straight right hand! Drago misses with a wild body shot. Moogle throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem. Drago loads up on a big right hand but Moogle slips the punch. Moogle takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses. Moogle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Moogle cracks the inside of Drago's front leg. Moogle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Drago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moogle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it. Drago is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight! Rude Moogle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Moogle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rude Moogle! Rude Moogle got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' The defeated Ivan Drago had this to say: '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.
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