Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride FC 3
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Thiago misses with an uppercut.
Thiago scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Markus Drotske has been cut.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago blocks a jab.
Thiago throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drotske looks winded!
Thiago cracks the inside of Drotske's front leg.
Drotske misses with a looping right.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thiago lands with a nice body kick.
Drotske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drotske takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Drotske does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Thiago drops Drotske with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Drotske looks back up at him and smiles so Thiago waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thiago.
Thiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drotske is out of range.
We've been told by Thiago's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drotske scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thiago scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Thiago.
Drotske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Thiago thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drotske if he has to take too many more of those.
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but Drotske slips the punch.#KD#
Thiago feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Drotske sprawling to the canvas! Drotske rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thiago finish him?! #ROC#
Drotske is rocked!
Drotske tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drotske is still on wobbly legs! Can Thiago finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago throws a head kick but Drotske moves out of range.
Drotske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thiago measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Drotske! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Thiago Thiago!
A relieved looking Thiago Thiago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AFC #41
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Drotske misses.
Nicomachus connects with a leg kick. Drotske looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drotske avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nicomachus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nicomachus looks to score with a jab to the body but Drotske is just out of range.
Drotske moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicomachus with a jab.
Drotske stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicomachus.
Drotske throws a right hand that misses
and Nicomachus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drotske's knee momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drotske has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nicomachus misses with a straight left.
Drotske scores with a jab to the body.
Nicomachus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drotske checks it well.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Drotske tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicomachus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Nicomachus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drotske looks winded!
Drotske swings for the body but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Drotske is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drotske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus 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.
Nicomachus lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Markus Drotske has been cut.#T1#
Drotske throws a body punch but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Nicomachus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nicomachus wants to slow Drotske down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Drotske on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicomachus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drotske checks a leg kick.
Nicomachus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus catches Drotske with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicomachus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicomachus just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nicomachus misses.
Drotske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicomachus motions for Drotske to come forward. Nicomachus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drotske throws out a counter right but Nicomachus avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Nicomachus tries to sprawl but Drotske drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Nicomachus gets back to full guard. #ES#
Nicomachus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Drotske has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Drotske can't find room to land a body shot as Nicomachus controls the action.
Nicomachus lands with a right to the head.
Drotske pushes Nicomachus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nicomachus. #T2#
Drotske scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicomachus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drotske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicomachus gets through Drotske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Drotske.
Nicomachus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicomachus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Drotske breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicomachus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws the kick towards the body but Drotske avoids it.
Nicomachus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drotske takes one to the chin there.
Nicomachus scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Nicomachus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drotske doesn't seem phased though.
Nicomachus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nicomachus misses with a wild body shot.
Nicomachus throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Nicomachus moves away and avoids it.
Nicomachus lands with an uppercut that bounces Drotske off the cage and back into range.
Nicomachus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Drotske has a takedown stuffed.
Nicomachus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicomachus tries to bum rush Drotske with a series of wild strikes but Drotske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicomachus moves out of range as Drotske strikes.
Nicomachus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice cross by Nicomachus.
Drotske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nicomachus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicomachus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nicomachus wants it to stay on the feet.
Nicomachus looks to land a combination but Drotske avoids it well.
Drotske's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drotske swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nicomachus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicomachus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drotske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Nicomachus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicomachus misses with a body kick.
Drotske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicomachus missing with a left hand there. Drotske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Nicomachus throws a front kick aimed at Drotske's knee but Drotske avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicomachus. Drotske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drotske on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicomachus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Drotske takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicomachus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drotske's hands.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drotske throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicomachus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drotske steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nicomachus. That one must have hurt.
Nicomachus throws a good cross that connects.
Nicomachus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus throws a body punch but Drotske moves out of range.
Nicomachus connects with a right hand. Drotske shakes it off.
Nicomachus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicomachus throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicomachus.
Some bone on bone action there as Drotske checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Drotske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicomachus.
Drotske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markus Drotske's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Drotske scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drotske jabs Nicomachus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicomachus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicomachus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicomachus avoids the body shot from Drotske.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus lands with a nice body kick.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicomachus.
A leg kick checked by Drotske.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicomachus. That's going to slow Drotske down.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but Nicomachus shows good takedown defense.
Drotske misses with a two punch combination.
Drotske is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Nicomachus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nicomachus throws a hook but Drotske avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicomachus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drotske lands a leg kick that knocks Nicomachus off balance momentarily.
Good work by Drotske as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nicomachus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nicomachus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drotskes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drotske moves out of range as Nicomachus strikes.
Drotske takes a swing at Nicomachus's ribcage but misses.
Nicomachus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drotske can do to turn this around?
Nicomachus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drotske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicomachus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicomachus connects with a crisp jab.
Drotske avoids the head kick by Nicomachus.
A jab from Drotske misses.
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Drotske with a hook.
Nicomachus wants to land a leg kick but Drotske is out of range.
Nicomachus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drotske takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drotske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicomachus was well out of range. Poor timing from Drotske.#T2#
Nicomachus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicomachus misses the shot to the body.
Drotske lands a slapping body shot.
Aristotle Nicomachus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicomachus moves away.
Nicomachus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drotske gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nicomachus throws a head kick but Drotske moves out of range.
Nicomachus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nicomachus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drotske defending well as Nicomachus loads up on a big left hand.
Drotske throws a hook but Nicomachus avoids it easily.
Aristotle Nicomachus is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicomachus feints a jab promting Drotske to slip. Nicomachus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drotske slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nicomachus 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 Drotske has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drotske and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nicomachus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drotske.
Nicomachus throws a wild body kick that Drotske sees coming a mile off.
Drotske checks a leg kick nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drotske.#T3#
Nicomachus walks into a stiff left hand from Drotske.
Nicomachus staying out of range there.
Nicomachus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drotske 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.
Nicomachus looks for the body kick but Drotske saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicomachus - that will leave a mark!
Drotske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drotske shoots in for a double leg but Nicomachus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aristotle Nicomachus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Drotske.
Nice takedown defense from Nicomachus. No joy for Drotske on that attempt.
Nicomachus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drotske's calf.
Nicomachus feints and then cracks Drotske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drotske down.
Nicomachus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drotske is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicomachus looks for the body kick but Drotske saw that one coming.
Nicomachus throws a nice looking combination but Drotske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Nicomachus backs off Drotske throws a huge counter combo but Nicomachus manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicomachus lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Nicomachus lands a nice hook to Drotske's body. Drotske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicomachus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nicomachus lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicomachus connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicomachus scores with a jab. Drotske acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drotske scores with a hook to the body. Nicomachus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicomachus moves away.
Nicomachus connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Nicomachus. Beautiful body shot.
Nicomachus 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicomachus scores with a leg kick.
Drotske steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nicomachus. That one must have hurt.
Nicomachus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicomachus scores with a shot to the body.
Nicomachus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drotske in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Markus Drotske's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicomachus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drotske throws a right hand that Nicomachus ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicomachus also avoids with ease.
Nicomachus scores with a decent looking hook.
Drotske takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicomachus lands an overhand right.
Drotske avoids the head kick by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drotske.
Drotske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicomachus manages to avoid it.
Nicomachus throws a big counter combination but Drotske scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nicomachus works the jab nicely.
Nicomachus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nicomachus with a nice cross.
Nicomachus wants to slow Drotske down by chopping away at his legs.
Nicomachus avoids the body shot from Drotske.
Drotske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drotske is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nicomachus rather than just go for the knockout.
Drotske slips a straight right by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
Nicomachus tries a low kick but Drotske avoids it.
Nicomachus misses with a body kick. #T1#
Nicomachus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nicomachus jabs Drotske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicomachus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Drotske. Those never looked like landing.
Nicomachus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicomachus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drotske misses with a jab to the body
and Nicomachus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drotske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicomachus moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Nicomachus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicomachus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drotske has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nicomachus.
Drotske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicomachus moves away.
Drotske moves out of range as Nicomachus throws a body kick.
Nicomachus staying out of range there.
Drotske throws a hook to the side of Nicomachus's head but Nicomachus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicomachus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drotske stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicomachus takes a swing at Drotske's ribcage but misses.
Drotske moves out of range of the body kick.
Drotske has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Nice shot by Nicomachus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicomachus 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.
The crowd cheers as Nicomachus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drotske doesn't seem phased though.
You can see that Drotske has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Drotske gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nicomachus slips a straight right by Drotske.
Nicomachus lunges at Drotske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drotske's hand.
Nicomachus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nicomachus connects with a leg kick. Drotske looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicomachus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nicomachus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drotske's calf.
Nicomachus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drotske moves away from the strike by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske misses with a looping right.
Nicomachus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Drotske counters with a left to the body.
Nicomachus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drotske on the side of the head.
Nicomachus scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Drotske keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drotske connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drotske fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Markus Drotske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drotske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drotske takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicomachus is looking to slow Drotske down with leg kicks.
Drotske takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicomachus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drotske manages to avoid it.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Drotske takes one to the side of the head.
Nicomachus cracks Drotske with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicomachus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drotske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicomachus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drotske moves away.#T4#
Drotske has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nicomachus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicomachus lands a jab to the nose.
Drotske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drotske 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 Nicomachus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nicomachus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicomachus lands a nice hook to Drotske's body. Drotske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicomachus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drotske eats them both and turns towards Nicomachus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nicomachus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Nicomachus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicomachus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicomachus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drotske lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drotske misses with a takedown
enabling Nicomachus to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicomachus connects with a right hand. Drotske shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aristotle Nicomachus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicomachus 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Nicomachus!
A victorious Aristotle Nicomachus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #5
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Drotske takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drotske throws a body punch but Uzo moves out of range.
A jab from Uzo does it's job there.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Uzo is just out of range.
Drotske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uzo misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Uzo.
A lazy left from Drotske finds it's target.
Uzo tries to land a leg kick but Drotske saw it coming and moves away.
Drotske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uzo has time to react.
Uzo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Drotske misses.
Uzo with the counter takedown but Drotske avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Drotske there.
Drotske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drotske.
A little jabbing left from Uzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drotske avoids the body shot from Uzo.
Drotske takes a swing at Uzo's ribcage but misses.
Uzo throws an overhand right that lands on Drotske's shoulder, as Drotske tries to avoid the shot.
Drotske misses with a hook. Uzo ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Drotske scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1##SUB#
Drotske is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drotske looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drotske has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drotske fails to move to back control.
Drotske is working hard here to advance position.
Uzo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T2#
Drotske wants to take Uzo's back but he can't do it this time.
Uzo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Drotske is looking to work his way around to Uzo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Drotske goes for an armbar but Uzo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Uzo.
Drotske keeping moving, preventing Uzo from controlling successfully.
Drotske is pulling down on Uzo's head to control his posture.
Drotske working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Drotske looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzo is one step ahead there.
Uzo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uzo trying to control but Drotske is working from the bottom.
Uzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uzo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Uzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drotske works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Drotske has Uzo pulled in close to control his posture.
Uzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Drotske keeping moving, preventing Uzo from controlling successfully.
Drotske pulls Uzo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uzo slips a jab and a cross from Drotske.
A right-left combo lands from Drotske.
Drotske misses the shot to the body.
Drotske scores with a shot to the body.
Drotske getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drotske.
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!
Drotske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzo.
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 Markus Drotske will probably get the nod.
That's time! Drotske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Drotske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drotske.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but Uzo shows good takedown defense.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Uzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drotske counters with a stiff right hand.
Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzo.
Uzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Drotske with that takedown attempt.
Uzo scores with a jab. Drotske acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uzo throws a hook but Drotske avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Drotske.
Drotske feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uzo throws a leg kick
and Drotske counters with a three punch combo that has Uzo backing up. Uzo nods at Drotske to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drotske scores with the left hand. Uzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Drotske fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Drotske. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Uzo scores with a shot to the body.
Drotske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uzo.
Drotske appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drotske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uzo lands with a right hand.
Drotske connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uzo throws an overhand right that lands on Drotske's shoulder, as Drotske tries to avoid the shot.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Uzo moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Drotske.
Uzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drotske.
Uzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drotske showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzo.
Drotske is looking to counter punch.
Uzo throws out a loose jab but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drotske. Drotske circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzo throws a looping overhand right but Drotske ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Uzo misses with a body shot.
Uzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drotske scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drotske takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Drotske should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drotske darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drotske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uzo.
Drotske throws a right and a left that Uzo avoids nicely.
And Uzo tries to counter it with a takedown but Drotske pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Drotske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jay Uzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drotske.
Drotske slips a jab from Uzo.
Uzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drotske slips under a jab from Uzo.
Drotske moves out of range of the strikes.
Drotske throws a series of punches but Uzo avoids them all with ease.
Drotske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uzo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drotske with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Drotske fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drotske will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uzo plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Drotske to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Drotske just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Uzo!
Jay Uzo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DARE 94
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Drotske darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Drotske trying to pass the guard but Soszynski defending well.
My spies in Fit-Out inform me that Drotske has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drotske is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drotske seems to be working for a kimura but Soszynski defends the submission attempt.
Drotske trying to mount his opponent but Soszynski defends it. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Drotske seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Soszynski has recovered full guard.
Soszynski wants to sweep but no luck.
Drotske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soszynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soszynski is controlling Drotske's posture.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drotske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drotske stands and throws Soszynski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Soszynski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Drotske has hold of Soszynski's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Soszynski tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Drotske cranks the arm and Soszynski screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Soszynski, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Markus Drotske!
A victorious Markus Drotske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 87
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Drotske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drotske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ugoh misses with a looping right.
Drotske throws a hook but Ugoh blocks it.#CL#
Ugoh has closed the distance and engaged Drotske in a clinch.
A short right from Ugoh on the inside.
Ugoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drotske backwards.
A shot in the inside from Drotske.
Ugoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drotske blocks an uppercut.
Drotske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Drotske.
Ugoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ugoh digs a right hand underneath Drotske's ribcage. Drotske let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drotske lands with a short shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drotske has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Drotske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
A short right from Drotske.
Drotske throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drotske.
Drotske throws a punch but it's blocked by Ugoh.
Ugoh misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ugoh.
Ugoh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ugoh gets through Drotske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drotske blocks an uppercut.
Ugoh has a couple of punches blocked by Drotske.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Drotske.
Drotske pushes Ugoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drotske working aggressively here. #BC2#
Drotske manages to break the clinch.
Ugoh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Ugoh.
Drotske takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drotske falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ugoh to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Drotske on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ugoh slips under a jab from Drotske.
A quick step to the side and Ugoh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drotske scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Ugoh lands a lovely overhand right.
Drotske misses with a hook.
Ugoh lands the left hand.
Drotske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ugoh connects with the punch.
Ugoh throws a looping overhand right but Drotske ducks down to avoid it.
Ugoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drotske.
It looked like Ugoh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drotske.
Ugoh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drotske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ugoh cracks Drotske with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drotske tries a head kick but it misses.
Drotske misses the shot to the body.
Drotske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ugoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drotske scores with a hook to the body. Ugoh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ugoh throws a body punch but Drotske moves out of range.
Drotske misses with a straight left. #CL#
Ugoh takes the fight into the clinch.
Drotske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ugoh tries to work over Drotske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Drotske looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drotske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ugoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drotske is working Ugoh over against the cage.
Drotske prevents a body shot from Ugoh.
Ugoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ugoh blocks an uppercut.
Ugoh swings wildly with an uppercut but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ugoh throws a head punch that misses.
Drotske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske. #BC2#
Drotske escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Drotske.#CL#
Ugoh clinches.
Ugoh scores with a shot to the side of Drotske's head.
Drotske wants to break free but Ugoh has control.
Drotske lands a hook that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
Drotske misses with a punch to the body.
Drotske blocking some punches. #BC2#
Drotske breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Drotske misses with an uppercut.
Drotske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drotske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Ugoh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drotske throws a nice looking combination but Ugoh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Ugoh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Ugoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Ugoh.
Ugoh slips under a jab.
Ugoh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drotske checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drotske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Ugoh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ugoh looks to land a right hand but Drotske moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Drotske on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Drotske - just one landing.
Ugoh misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Ugoh misses
and Drotske makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ugoh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drotske walks into a straight right hand from Ugoh.
Ugoh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drotske lands with an uppercut that bounces Ugoh off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Markus Drotske will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ugoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Drotske takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ugoh. Drotske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ugoh throws a shot from downtown. Drotske moves away and avoids it.
Drotske throws a jab when Ugoh was well out of range.
Ugoh staying out of range there.
Ugoh checks a low kick from Drotske.
Drotske connects with a body shot.
Ugoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Drotske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Markus Drotske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drotske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ugoh.
Drotske needs to keep his hands up - Ugoh had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Drotske.
Ugoh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drotske throws a shot to the body.
Ugoh tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske feints a jab promting Ugoh to slip. Drotske then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ugoh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ugoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ugoh wants to clinch up but Drotske keeps it at a distance.
Ugoh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ugoh avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Ugoh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drotske is able to avoid easily.
Ugoh throws a leg kick but Drotske sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ugoh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Ugoh lunges at Drotske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drotske's hand.
Ugoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drotske lands with an uppercut that bounces Ugoh off the cage and back into range.
Ugoh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drotske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ugoh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ugoh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drotske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ugoh blocks a jab.
Ugoh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drotske. That did some damage!
Ugoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ugoh ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
Drotske lands with a nice body punch.
Ugoh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drotske scoring well with a low kick there.
Ugoh slips a straight right by Drotske.#T2#
Drotske misses with a looping left.
Drotske looks to land a combination but Ugoh avoids it well.
Drotske takes a swing at Ugoh's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ugoh misses the target.
Drotske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drotske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ugoh lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Drotske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ugoh. Drotske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ugoh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drotske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ugoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Ugoh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ugoh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drotske is out of range and Ugoh settles back down.
Ugoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drotske lands a nice looking body shot.
Drotske throws a hook to the side of Ugoh's head but Ugoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drotske lands a slapping body shot.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Ugoh avoids the body shot from Drotske. #T3#
Drotske walks into a straight right hand from Ugoh.
A big left from Ugoh misses.
Ugoh defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand.
Ugoh throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ugoh.
Drotske looks to land a left hand but Ugoh moved out of range nicely.
Ugoh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drotske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drotske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ugoh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drotske is out of range.
Drotske gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Ugoh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drotske, pushing him back against the cage.
Ugoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Drotske pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ugoh wants to clinch but Drotske slips to the side
and Drotske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drotske lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ugoh at a distance.
Ugoh misses with a looping right.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Ugoh moved out of range.
Ugoh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ugoh moves away from the strike by Drotske. #T4#
Drotske getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drotske looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Ugoh darts in and clinches Drotske up against the cage.
Drotske wants to stall.
Izuagbe Ugoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ugoh throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Ugoh.
Drotske is stalling here.
A short left from Ugoh.
Drotske misses with a punch to the body.
Ugoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drotske tries to circle away but Ugoh has him pinned against the cage.
Ugoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drotske throws a head punch that misses.
Ugoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Drotske breaks from the clinch.
Drotske throws a head kick that misses.
Drotske keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Ugoh is just out of range.
Ugoh is looking to clinch.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Ugoh is just out of range.
Ugoh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ugoh ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
Ugoh lands a really nice looking cross but Drotske seems unphased.
Ugoh doesn't manage to clinch there - Drotske circles away.
Good exchange - Drotske coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Ugoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Drotske misses the target. #CL#
Ugoh has Drotske up against the cage in a clinch.
Ugoh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ugoh swings wildly with an uppercut but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Drotske breaks from the clinch.
Ugoh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Ugoh counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ugoh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drotske looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Ugoh lands a jab.
Ugoh tries to clinch up.
Drotske punishes Ugoh's body with a nice straight punch.
Ugoh 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.
Drotske throws a head kick that misses.
Drotske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ugoh.
Drotske misses with a hook.
Drotske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ugoh scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ugoh forces Drotske back against the cage and clinches.
Ugoh scores with a hook to the body.
Drotske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ugoh swings wildly with an uppercut but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ugoh lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ugoh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drotskes head.
Drotske blocks an uppercut.
Izuagbe Ugoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drotske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards. #BC2#
Drotske breaks the clinch.
Ugoh looks to clinch
letting Drotske counter with a right hand.
Ugoh doesn't manage to clinch there - Drotske circles away.
Ugoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drotske.
Drotske circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drotske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ugoh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drotske misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Drotske. Beautiful body shot.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ugoh cracks Drotske with a good jab.
Ugoh wants to clinch.
Drotske scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ugoh doesn't seem bothered though.
Markus Drotske is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ugoh takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Drotske.
It looked like Ugoh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ugoh throws out a leg kick but Drotske moves out of range and Ugoh only half commits.
Drotske avoids the body shot from Ugoh.
Ugoh is looking to clinch.
Drotske lands a nice shot to the body.
Ugoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Ugoh avoids the head kick by Drotske.
Drotske misses with a lunging right hand
and Ugoh counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Ugoh gets a clinch.
Ugoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drotske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ugoh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drotske misses with the head strike.
Drotske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ugoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Drotske backwards.
Ugoh blocks an uppercut.
Ugoh misses with a body punch. #T4#
Ugoh misses with a punch to the body.
Drotske tries to break the clinch but Ugoh is controlling the position.
Drotske takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drotske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ugoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drotske wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
Ugoh effectively controlling the action here.
Drotske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Ugoh.
The referee calls for Ugoh to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ugoh.
Ugoh can't find room to land a body shot as Drotske controls the action.
Drotske has Ugoh pushed against the cage.
Ugoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ugoh - that landed with a thud.

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 Izuagbe Ugoh.
I think Drotske has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Drotske!
During a confident post fight interview, Markus Drotske thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 79
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drotske has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Drotske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Drotske. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drotske.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drotske throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kong counters with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Drotske. Beautiful body shot.
Drotske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong lands a jab to Drotske's midsection.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a solid body kick.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kong has closed the distance and engaged Drotske in a clinch.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Drotske controls the action.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Drotske controls his hands.
Kong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drotske blocking some punches.
Kong digs a right hand underneath Drotske's ribcage. Drotske let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kong scores with a shot to the side of Drotske's head.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drotske wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Drotske misses with some punches.
Drotske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Drotske controls his hands.
Drotske scores with a shot to the side of Kong's head.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Drotske controls his hands.
Drotske gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drotskes head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Drotske swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drotske's efforts to push away.#T2#
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Drotske controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drotske blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Drotske breaks the clinch.
Drotske throws a leg kick but Kong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kong slips a jab from Drotske.
Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong scores with a push kick.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Nice shot by Drotske.
Drotske misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Drotske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kong.
Drotske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drotske jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drotske looks to land a body kick but Kong moved away.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Drotske manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kong is looking to wear down Drotske with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.
Drotske slips a jab from Kong.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drotske throws out the jab.
Drotske throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Drotske. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drotske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Kong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Kong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Kong misses. #T4#
Drotske misses with a combination
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drotske. That did some damage!
Kong catches Drotske with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drotske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Kong as he connects with a hook.
Kong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
No joy there for Drotske, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drotske takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Kong avoids the body shot from Drotske.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong jabs Drotske right on the nose. Drotske blinks but takes it well.
Drotske throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
Kong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kong throws a body punch but Drotske moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kong - that will leave a mark!
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drotske doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kong defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drotske takes one to the chin there.
Kong lunges at Drotske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drotske's hand.
Kong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Drotske.
Kong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drotske tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Kong takes a swing at Drotske's ribcage but misses.
Drotske is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kong jabs at Drotske's body.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Drotske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong sizes up Drotske with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drotske connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kong.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Drotske rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drotske takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Drotske misses its intended target.
Drotske throws a shot to the body.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drotske throws out the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drotske stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Drotske is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Drotske misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drotske takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kong.
Kong moves out of range as Drotske strikes.
It looked like Kong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drotske.
Kong swinging wildly here.
Kong lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drotske takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drotske throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drotske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drotske.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Drotske throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drotske can do to turn this around?
Drotske jabs at Kong's body.
Drotske misses the shot to the body.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drotske.
Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kong with a jab.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drotske lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drotske throws an off balance right hand
and Kong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Drotske is breathing heavily.
Drotske throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kong!
Drotske takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Drotske throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drotske misses with the head strike.
Kong blocks a body shot from Drotske.
Drotske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drotske has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kong.
Drotske lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drotske backwards.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Xafan Kong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drotske's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Kong lands a left hand.
A short left from Kong. #T4#
A short left from Kong.
Kong lands with a left to the head.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Drotske avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
Drotske wants to break free but Kong has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kong works on Drotske's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kong is working Drotske over against the cage.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drotske backwards.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drotske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a nice body kick.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong connects with a body shot that sends Drotske's belly button to the back.
Kong throws a shot to the body.
Kong slips under a jab from Drotske.
Drotske misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drotske's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kong lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Drotske takes one to the side of the head.
Drotske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drotske walks into a jab.
Kong throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drotske stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drotske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drotske has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drotske closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drotske digs a good hook to Kong's body. #CL#
Kong has closed the distance and engaged Drotske in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drotske.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong blocks a body shot from Drotske.
A short left from Kong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong. #T2#
Drotske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske takes a shot to the head.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong tries to work over Drotske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
Drotske is looking to score with low kicks.
Drotske 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.
Drotske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drotske doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Kong.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drotske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Drotske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong feints and then cracks Drotske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drotske down.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Markus Drotske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drotske throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong lands with a cross.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Kong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drotske throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drotske just manages to avoid it.
Kong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drotske will feel that in the morning.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Drotske as he connects with a hook.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong misses with a body kick.#T4#
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drotske's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drotske.
Drotske misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Drotske needs to keep his hands up - Kong had a free shot at his head there.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drotske's calf.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Kong keeps Drotske at a distance using the push kick.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong scores with a shot to the body.
Drotske takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Drotske lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Drotske 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 74
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Canoe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Canoe fails with the takedown.
Drotske has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight.
Canoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canoe slips under a jab from Drotske.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe feints the counter takedown.
Canoe staying out of range there.
Canoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drotske defends it well.
A big left from Canoe misses.
Drotske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canoe.
Drotske swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske misses with a hook. Canoe ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Drotske throws the left hand but Canoe avoids the punch easily.
Canoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canoe misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Canoe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drotske napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drotske is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Canoe tries for a kimura but Drotske is defending well.
Drotske can't do much from the bottom here.
Drotske gets back to half guard.
Drotske is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Drotske tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.
Canoe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Canoe wants to take a breather but Drotske is having none of it. #SUB2#
Canoe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drotske has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drotske wants to improve his position but Canoe is controlling well. #T2#
Canoe trying to mount his opponent but Drotske defends it.
Drotske controlling the position for now.
Drotske tries to roll over but Canoe keeps him under control.
Drotske wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Canoe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drotske defends it well. #T3#
Canoe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drotske wants to get back to full guard.
Drotske wants to control but Canoe passes into side.
Canoe gets to mount! Drotske was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Drotske is squirming around, avoiding Canoe's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Drotske is working to get back to half guard.
Drotske is working hard here to advance position.
Drotske wants to control but Canoe is having none of it.
Canoe is landing with some decent strikes but Drotske is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Canoe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drotske has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Canoe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drotske is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Drotske misses with a looping left.
Drotske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canoe has time to react.#TD2#
Canoe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drotske sprawls well initially but Canoe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Canoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drotske is just riding it out for now. Canoe eventually gives up the hold.
Drotske trying to control but Canoe postures up.
Drotske is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Canoe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Douche Canoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drotske regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drotske trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Canoe trying to control but Drotske is working from the bottom.
Drotske lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Canoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drotske defends it easily.
Canoe keeping full guard, as Drotske tries to pass.
Drotske stopping the sweep attempt from Canoe.#SUB2#
Canoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drotske gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Drotske got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drotske has managed to get both his arms back between Canoe's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Canoe is trying to keep Drotske in close.
Drotske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Canoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drotske wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.
Drotske passes Canoe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drotske is looking to pass Canoe's guard but actually Canoe recovers to full guard.
Drotske pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Drotske passes into half guard. #T3#
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Drotske is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canoe is controlling Drotske's trapped leg to prevent Drotske from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Canoe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drotske advances position into side control!
Drotske has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Drotske avoids the attempt from Canoe to control.
Drotske is looking to work his way around to Canoe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Canoe can't escape the position.
Drotske with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Drotske wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is holding on tight. #T4#
Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drotske mounts Canoe! Really nice guard pass there!
Drotske fails to move to back control.
Canoe regains half guard.
Drotske is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canoe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Drotske is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe'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.
#R3#
Canoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drotske takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Drotske misses its intended target.
Drotske misses with an uppercut. Canoe saw that one coming.
Canoe throws a leg kick but Drotske sees it coming and moves out of range.
Canoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canoe cracks Drotske with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Drotske. That snapped Canoe's head back.
Drotske on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drotske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canoe misses with a looping left.
Drotske misses with a body punch
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Drotske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Drotske.
Canoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Drotske as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A big right from Drotske misses.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Canoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drotske to the mat! Drotske manages to get full guard.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drotske manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Canoe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Canoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drotske defends it easily.
Drotske sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Canoe's guard.
Drotske looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canoe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Drotske trying to mount his opponent but Canoe defends it. #T2#
Drotske passes to side control.
Drotske works to advance to full mount. Canoe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Canoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Canoe stops Drotske from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drotske prevents Canoe from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe has given up his back. #SUB#
Drotske patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB#
Canoe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Drotske.
Canoe trying to control the hands but Drotske won't let him. #SUB#
Canoe showing good submission defense here.
Canoe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drotske is looking to work his way around to Canoe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drotske wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Drotske moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Canoe has worked his arm free - good work by Canoe!
Drotske works to advance to full mount. Canoe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Canoe tries to hold on but Drotske pushes him away.
Canoe is working to get back to half guard. #SU#
Drotske get's back to his feet.
Canoe shoots in and drives through. Drotske sprawls well.
Drotske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Canoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Canoe moved out of range.
Canoe misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Canoe - just one landing.
Canoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drotske lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drotske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Drotske's head.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Drotske is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Canoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canoe lunges at Drotske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drotske's hand.
Drotske misses with a jab to the body
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canoe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drotske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drotske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canoe's hands.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Drotske misses with a body punch
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Markus Drotske is winning the standup battle so far.
Drotske missing with a left hand there. Canoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drotske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Drotske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Canoe.
Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drotske has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe clobbers Drotske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
A big left from Canoe misses.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drotske.
Drotske walks into a jab.#T1#
Canoe takes one on the button.
Markus Drotske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drotske missing with a left hand there. Canoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canoe scores with a nice head shot.
Drotske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Drotske's head.
Canoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drotske stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Canoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Drotske ducks down to avoid it.
Drotske throws a shot to the body.
Drotske ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Drotske.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand.
Drotske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Canoe moved out of range.#T2#
Drotske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Drotske moved out of range nicely.
Drotske jabs Canoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drotske works Canoe's body with a nice hook.
Canoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drotske jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
That has opened up Douche Canoe's cut even more.
Canoe scores with a body shot.
Drotske avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drotske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drotske on the side of the head.
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Drotske misses the shot to the body.
Drotske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drotske throws a big shot that misses.
Drotske connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Canoe - just one landing. #T3#
Drotske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Canoe on the side of the head.
Drotske throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Drotske half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Canoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drotske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drotske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drotske leaves Canoe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Canoe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drotske to the ground. Canoe is now in Drotske's guard.
Drotske tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drotske trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer.
Canoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Canoe advances to half guard.
Drotske is holding on to half guard well.
Canoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Drotske is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Canoe is looking to advance position but Drotske won't allow it.
Drotske wants to improve his position but Canoe is controlling well.
Drotske trying to hold on to Canoe's head to control him but Canoe postures up. #SUB2#
Canoe seems to be working for a kimura but Drotske defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drotske wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Douche Canoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Drotske stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drotske wants it to stay on the feet.
Canoe lands a jab to the head.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Canoe punishes Drotske's body with a nice straight punch.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
Drotske tries to counter with a takedown but Canoe is quick to defend against it.
Drotske lands with a hook. Canoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drotske on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drotske throws a jab when Canoe was well out of range.
Canoe with the counter takedown but Drotske avoids it easily.
Drotske scores with a nice right hand.
Canoe scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Canoe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drotske on his heels. He'll look to pass Drotske's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Drotske has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Canoe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drotske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Canoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Canoe misses with a body punch.
Canoe missing with knees to the body.
Canoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drotske's elbow.
Canoe lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Drotske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canoe blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
Drotske misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canoe.
Drotske throws a punch but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Canoe lands a body shot.
Drotske scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drotske misses with a punch on the inside.
Canoe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Canoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Drotske.
Canoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Drotske controls his hands.
Drotske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Drotske stalling against the cage.
Drotske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske leaning his opponent against the cage.
Canoe blocks a body shot from Drotske.
Drotske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drotske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canoes head.
Drotske has a couple of punches blocked by Canoe.
Drotske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canoe takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Douche Canoe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short left from Drotske.
Drotske tries to throw a body punch but Canoe avoids it by throwing Drotske back against the cage.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske struggles to land a body shot inside as Canoe controls his hands. #T3#
Drotske lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drotske trying to stall but Canoe improves his position.
Drotske managing to block the knees to the body from Canoe. #BC2#
Canoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drotske drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Drotske sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Canoe tries to get set, Drotske tries to push him back and clinch up but Canoe manages to avoid the attempt.
Canoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drotske swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
Drotske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Drotske throws a hook but Canoe blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drotske.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drotske.
Drotske is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drotske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
Canoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Canoe loads up on a big right hand but Drotske slips the punch.#T4#
Drotske connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back.
Canoe sizes up Drotske with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drotske bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canoe's head backwards.
Canoe throws a body punch but Drotske moves out of range.
Canoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Drotske waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Canoe. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Canoe to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Canoe is rocked!#CUT#
Douche Canoe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Canoe is looking to sweep but instead, Drotske has passed into half guard.
Canoe is still in real trouble! Can Drotske finish him?
Canoe is staying active underneath Drotske, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canoe trying to control here.
Canoe seems to have recovered his senses.
Drotske trying to pass the guard but Canoe defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Drotske showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drotske 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Drotske!
During a confident post fight interview, Markus Drotske thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 67
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
Canoe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Drotske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Canoe cracks Drotske with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canoe.
A telegraphed right hand from Drotske misses the target.
Canoe misses with a hook.
Drotske 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.
Canoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Canoe swings for the body but Drotske moves out of range.
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Drotske's head but Drotske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.#CL2#
Drotske gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Canoe misses with an elbow over the top.
Drotske misses with some punches.
Drotske stalls.
Canoe scores with a hook to the body.
Drotske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe tries to throw a body punch but Drotske avoids it by throwing Canoe back against the cage. #T1#
Drotske misses with the head strike.
Canoe tries to land a knee to the head but Drotske blocks with his arms.
Drotske lands with a short shot to the head.
Drotske jumps guard but Canoe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drotske is trying to pull guard but Canoe has him pressed against the cage.
Canoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drotske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canoe backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.#TD2#
Drotske pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drotske is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Canoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drotske is keeping the position for now.
Canoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drotske keeping full guard, as Canoe tries to pass. #T2#
Drotske is trying to control the position but Canoe postures up.
Drotske 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe postures up.
Drotske manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Canoe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Canoe has his hands on Drotske's head, controlling the position.
Canoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Drotske from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drotske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Canoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drotske gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Canoe keeping full guard, as Drotske tries to pass.
Canoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Canoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drotske defends it easily.
Drotske looking to pass the guard.
Drotske pushing down on Canoe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canoe is looking to improve his position.
Canoe is positioning himself well to prevent Drotske advancing to mount.
Canoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drotske tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Drotske is fighting to break Canoe's control of his arms but Canoe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Drotske wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.
Canoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Canoe, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canoe is trying to control the position but Drotske postures up.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Drotske trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Markus Drotske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Drotske sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canoe lands with a right hand.
Drotske misses with a looping left.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body.
Drotske connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back.
Drotske lands a jab.
A big left from Drotske misses.
Drotske lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Canoe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Drotske to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Canoe working a defensive guard here.
Drotske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drotske passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Drotske goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Canoe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drotske but great work by Canoe.
Canoe advances to full mount.
Drotske is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drotske is looking to improve his position but Canoe isn't that keen on the idea.
Canoe tries to control but Drotske wriggling away.
Canoe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Drotske is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Canoe trying to control but Drotske is having none of it.
Canoe lands a big elbow. #T2#
Drotske manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Canoe prevents Drotske from improving his position.
Drotske is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Drotske is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Canoe wants to work for an arm triangle but Drotske is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drotske is looking to improve his position.
Canoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drotske keeps working. #T3#
Drotske tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.
Drotske is trying to control but can't.
Canoe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Canoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Canoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drotske sees it coming and defends easily.
Drotske is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Canoe is trying to control. Drotske wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drotske is looking for a sweep. Canoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Canoe wants to work for an arm triangle but Drotske is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drotske trying to control from the bottom.
Drotske regains full guard. Nicely done.
Canoe with a nice head shot there.
Canoe trying to control but Drotske is working from the bottom.
Drotske trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canoe is fighting to break Drotske's control of his arms but Drotske is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Drotske keeping full guard, as Canoe tries to pass.
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 Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe'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#
Drotske throws an off balance right hand
enabling Canoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Canoe defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand.
Drotske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drotske slips a jab from Canoe.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Drotske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Drotske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drotske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canoe's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske looks to land a left hand but Canoe moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Canoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drotske.
Drotske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canoe lands a jab to the head.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Drotske is just out of range.
Drotske wants to counter the offense by Canoe and move into the clinch position.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drotske throws a looping overhand right but Canoe ducks down to avoid it. #T1##TD2#
Drotske feints and as Canoe raises his hands in defense, Drotske changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markus Drotske has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Canoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Drotske tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Canoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drotske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drotske is pushing down on Canoe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Canoe is fighting to maintain full guard but Drotske has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Canoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canoe is refusing to be controlled, as Drotske sits in half guard.
Drotske is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Canoe! #T2#
Drotske with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Canoe tries to hold on but Drotske postures up.
Drotske tries to control but Canoe wriggling away.
Canoe manages to control the position for a moment.
Drotske prevents Canoe from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Drotske jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Canoe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Canoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drotske's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Drotske works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Drotske working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drotske working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drotske wants to control for a moment but Canoe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Canoe keeping control of the position.
Canoe trying to hold on to Drotske's head to control him but Drotske postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Canoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drotske passes Canoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canoe is looking to control Drotske's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canoe avoid being mounted?
Drotske wants to pass the guard but Canoe is defending well.
Canoe trying to hold on to Drotske's head to control him but Drotske postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Drotske is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Canoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Drotske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drotske 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DARE 60
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Drotske clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Drotske fails to land.
Drotske tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drotske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drotske pushes Fernando back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drotske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fernando scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Fernando has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Drotske is trying to pull guard but Fernando has him pressed against the cage.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drotske scores with a shot to the side of Fernando's head.
Drotske throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
A shot in the inside from Drotske.
Drotske takes a shot to the head.
Drotske misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drotske blocking some punches. #T1#
Drotske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drotske tries to pull guard but Fernando holds him up against the cage and eventually Drotske drops back down to his feet.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Drotske.
Drotske working aggressively here.
Drotske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drotske can't find room to land a body shot as Fernando controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drotske. #BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drotske.
Drotske 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.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Drotske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Fernando takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Drotske. #CL2#
Drotske takes the fight into the clinch.
Drotske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Drotske taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drotske pushes Fernando back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
Drotske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drotske throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando. #BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Drotske on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Drotske clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Drotske tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drotske thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Drotske misses the target.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.
Fernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fernando moves out of range as Drotske strikes.
Fernando half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fernando on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drotske.
Drotske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drotske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Drotske.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Drotske slips a straight right by Fernando.#CL2#
Drotske moves into range and clinches up with Fernando.
Fernando gets through Drotske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
Fernando is leaning against Drotske and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drotske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drotske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drotske is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando.
Drotske stalling in the clinch.
Drotske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske jumps guard but Fernando stands there with Drotske around his waist. Drotske gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Drotske.
Drotske fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske dominated that round.
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#
Fernando staying out of range there.
Drotske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernando throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Drotske 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.
Fernando looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drotske misses with a straight right.
Drotske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fernando.
Drotske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernando looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernando.
Drotske lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernando's head.
Fernando lands a leg kick that knocks Drotske off balance momentarily.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Drotske connects with a body shot.#T1#
Drotske lands an overhand right.
Drotske misses with a straight right.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Fernando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drotske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Drotske.
Drotske with a nice cross.
Fernando takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Fernando is rocked!
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drotske knocks out Fernando with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Drotske before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Drotske picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Drotske!
Markus Drotske thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFA 73 Vasilevskiy vs jurmu
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Wetness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wetness with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drotske to score with a decent uppercut.
Drotske throws a looping overhand right but Wetness ducks down to avoid it.
Wetness looks to score with a jab to the body but Drotske is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wetness checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wetness tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drotske manages to circle out of the way.
Wetness looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wetness misses with a looping left.
Drotske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wetness defends it well.
Wetness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Drotske tries to keep at a distance but Wetness has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wetness is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drotske is keeping busy.
Wetness trying to stall but Drotske improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske tries to throw a body punch but Wetness avoids it by throwing Drotske back against the cage.
Drotske tries a body shot but Wetness blocks it.
Drotske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wetness backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wetness.
Wetness is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Wetness takes a shot to the head.
We've been informed that Drotske 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.
Still in the clinch, Drotske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wetness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drotske avoiding damage as Wetness throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Drotske tightens his grip and picks Wetness up, before dumping him to the ground. Wetness manages to land in guard. #ES#
Wetness manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Drotske moves away from the strike by Wetness.
Wetness blocks a jab.
Drotske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Wetness tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drotske manages to circle out of the way.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Wetness moved out of range.
Wetness tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drotske manages to circle out of the way.
Drotske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wetness. That did some damage!
Drotske throws out a loose jab but Wetness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wetness wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wetness lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drotske scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Drotske or perhaps it was just good defense by Wetness, which made it look bad.
Wetness slips a jab from Drotske.
As Drotske tries to get set, Wetness tries to push him back and clinch up but Drotske manages to avoid the attempt.
Drotske throws a lazy right hand but Wetness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Drotske feints and as Wetness raises his hands in defense, Drotske changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wetness is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drotske is controlling him. #T3##SUB2#
Drotske drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drotske jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wetness is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drotske trying to control the position from guard on top but Wetness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wetness wants to stand and escape but Drotske is having none of it.
Drotske looking to pass the guard.
Drotske slips nicely into half guard.
Wetness is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wetness won't allow Drotske to pass to mount.
Drotske passes to side control.
Wetness wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Wetness misses.
Drotske tried to score with a low kick but Wetness checks it.
Wetness seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Drotske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wetness.
As Drotske tries to get set, Wetness tries to push him back and clinch up but Drotske manages to avoid the attempt.
Wetness throws a hook to the side of Drotske's head but Drotske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drotske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drotske scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Drotske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wetness.
Wetness tries to counter by clinching up but Drotske breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Drotske.
Wetness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drotske.
Drotske circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wetness misses with a hook. Drotske ducked under it nicely.
Drotske throws an overhand right that lands on Wetness's shoulder, as Wetness tries to avoid the shot.
Wetness tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drotske manages to circle out of the way.
Drotske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Drotske drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wetness keeping moving, preventing Drotske from controlling successfully. #ES#
Wetness has his feet on Drotske's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Drotske misses the jab.
Wetness lands with an overhand left.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Wetness avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drotske misses with a two punch combination.
Wetness is looking to clinch but Drotske is avoiding it.
Drotske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drotske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wetness looks to land a combination but Drotske avoids it well.
Drotske is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body.
Wetness doesn't manage to clinch there - Drotske circles away.
Wetness fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drotske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drotske.
Drotske misses with a looping left.
Wetness seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Drotske throws a looping overhand right but Wetness ducks down to avoid it.
Wetness tries to close the distance and clinch but Drotske swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drotske looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wetness is fending him off so far but Drotske persists. Nope, Wetness circles away and we're back to standing.
Drotske throws the left hand but Wetness avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drotske.
Drotske misses with a takedown attempt - Wetness sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wetness looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drotske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drotske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wetness looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Drotske finds it's way through Wetness's defenses.
Drotske lands an overhand right.
Drotske throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Wetness counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drotske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wetness tries to stall but Drotske uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wetness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drotske's elbow.
Wetness prevents a body shot from Drotske.
Wetness with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wetness tries to land knees in the clinch but Drotske avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Drotske lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drotske fails to pull guard.
Splash Wetness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Drotske.
Wetness dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Drotske misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wetness.
The referee calls for Wetness to work.
Drotske tries a body shot but Wetness blocks it.
Drotske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wetness lands a knee to the head.
Wetness looking to stall.
Wetness misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drotske.
Drotske tries a body shot but Wetness blocks it.
Wetness looking to slow down the pace here.
Wetness misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drotske.
Markus Drotske seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Wetness blocks an uppercut.
Wetness tries to work over Drotske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drotske throws a head punch that misses.
Drotske is leaning against Wetness and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wetness is trying to maintain a safe position but Drotske gets an underhook and turns Wetness into the cage.
Drotske lands a hook that snaps the head of Wetness backwards.
Drotske lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Drotske manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wetness wants to get up but he can't break Drotske's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Drotske throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wetness wants to get up but he can't break Drotske's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Drotske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wetness connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drotske's hands.
Wetness misses with a lunging right hand
and Drotske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wetness takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wetness lunges at Drotske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drotske's hand.
Drotske misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wetness is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drotske.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wetness. Drotske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wetness lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske swinging wildly here.
Wetness with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drotske to score with a decent uppercut.
Drotske throws a big shot that misses.
Splash Wetness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Drotske swats away the attempt to clinch by Wetness.
Wetness wants to clinch.
Splash Wetness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Drotske misses the target.
Wetness seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wetness is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drotske.
Wetness blocks a jab.
Drotske scores with a jab. Wetness acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drotske tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Drotske.
Drotske throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Drotske misses the target. #T2#
Wetness stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drotske.
Wetness tries to bum rush Drotske with a series of wild strikes but Drotske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wetness tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drotske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wetness ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
Wetness is looking to counter the offense by Drotske and move into the clinch.
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!
Drotske lands with a nice body punch.
Wetness is looking to clinch but Drotske is avoiding it.
Drotske blocks a head kick by Wetness.
Drotske takes a swing at Wetness's ribcage but misses.
Drotske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wetness checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markus Drotske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wetness misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Drotske.
Drotske throws a jab when Wetness was well out of range.#T3#
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wetness is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drotske.
Wetness blocks a jab.
Wetness is looking to counter the offense by Drotske and move into the clinch.
Drotske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wetness tries to close the distance and clinch but Drotske swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drotske lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wetness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drotske.
Wetness tries to clinch up but Drotske circles away and keeps his distance.
Splash Wetness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wetness keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drotske.
Drotske connects with a body shot that sends Wetness's belly button to the back.
Wetness defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand.
Wetness is looking to counter the offense by Drotske and move into the clinch.
Wetness misses with a wild body shot.
Wetness tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wetness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Drotske connects with a body shot.
Drotske avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drotske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wetness defends it well.
Drotske waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wetness.
Wetness tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drotske manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Drotske finds it's way through Wetness's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drotske.
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!
Wetness throws a leg kick which misses Drotske's front leg but catches the back leg as Drotske tries to avoid it.
Drotske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wetness.
Drotske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wetness misses with a wild body shot.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body.
Wetness is looking to counter the offense by Drotske and move into the clinch.
Wetness fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drotske tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drotske jabs Wetness to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drotske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Drotske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drotske 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 Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Drotske!
A very excited looking Markus Drotske made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KOFC 102 - Karelin vs Mountain
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Fernando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernando throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fernando throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drotske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Drotske misses the target.
Drotske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernando was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Fernando throws out a counter right but Drotske avoids it with no problem.
Fernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drotske.
Nice body punch from Drotske.
Fernando drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fernando has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske misses with a left hand
and Fernando counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Fernando on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernando, as that shot connected.
Drotske scores with a jab to the head.
Fernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Drotske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernando but Fernando pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fernando moves away from the strike by Drotske.
Drotske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fernando has time to react.
Drotske misses the jab.
Drotske misses with a hook.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Drotske backing away here, and Fernando unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Drotske lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Fernando lands a jab.
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!
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
Drotske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drotske throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Drotske has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fernando ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drotske shoots in but Fernando avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Drotske bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Drotske is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fernando has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drotske sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fernando is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Fernando isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Drotske thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drotske wants to control but Fernando is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Drotske looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Drotske is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fernando is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Drotske wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fernando, who protects the arm well.
Fernando tries to bench press Drotske off him but Drotske keeps the position.
Fernando is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Drotske wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fernando, who protects the arm well.
Drotske working the ground and pound but Fernando is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske dominated that round.
That's time! Drotske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fernando misses with a body kick.
Drotske tests Fernando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drotske moves out of range of the strikes.
Markus Drotske is winning the standup battle so far.
Drotske lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fernando slips under a jab.
Fernando blocks a jab.
Fernando looks for the body kick but Drotske saw that one coming.
Drotske drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fernando sprawls and moves away.
Drotske misses with a takedown attempt - Fernando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drotske takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske misses with a jab to the body
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Fernando 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.
Nice uppercut there from Drotske.
Fernando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Fernando finds it's way through Drotske's defenses. #T1#
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drotske throws a series of punches but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando misses with an uppercut.
Drotske misses the body punch
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Drotske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernando walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a good, hard body kick but Drotske shrugs it off.
Drotske has a takedown stuffed.
Fernando lands a head shot.
Drotske tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernando swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Drotske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drotske throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Fernando throws a low kick but Drotske avoids it.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drotske moves away.
Fernando lands a head shot.
Drotske throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Drotske throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
Fernando connects with a body shot that sends Drotske's belly button to the back.
Drotske misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
Drotske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drotske throws a sloppy body shot
and Fernando counters with a nice body kick.
Drotske shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernando tries to sprawl out of it but Drotske keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernando manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Fernando lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drotske will feel that in the morning.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drotske throws a right hand that misses
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando slips under a jab.
Drotske lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Drotske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drotske misses the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drotske.
Drotske throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernando is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Fernando clobbers Drotske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fernando lands a body shot.
Fernando throws a shot from downtown. Drotske moves away and avoids it.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drotske swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske misses with a hook. Fernando ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fernando.
Drotske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando scores with a push kick.
Fernando scores with a body shot.
Fernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
Drotske misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Drotske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fernando finds it's way round the side to connect with Drotske's head.
Fernando misses with an uppercut.
Fernando misses with a hook. Drotske ducked under it nicely.
Fernando staying out of range there.
Fernando feints and then cracks Drotske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drotske down.
Some wild striking there from Drotske.
A big left from Fernando misses.
Drotske cracks Fernando with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body.
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Fernando moves away and avoids it.
Fernando slips a jab and a cross from Drotske.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando thows a leg kick but Drotske checks it
and Fernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Drotske 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.
Drotske is looking to slow Fernando down with leg kicks.
Drotske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernando manages to avoid it.
Drotske scores with a nice head shot.
Drotske throws a right hand that misses
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Drotske is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fernando's half guard.#ES2#
Fernando manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drotske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drotske looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fernando misses with a body kick.
Drotske misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drotske really felt that one!#T2#
Fernando throws a hook but Drotske avoids it easily.
Drotske takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fernando explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fernando defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand.
Fernando misses the jab.
Drotske lands a jab.
A solid body kick from Fernando.
Drotske misses with a shot to the body
and Fernando counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernando.
Drotske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drotske misses with a combination
and Fernando counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Drotske takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fernando staying out of range there.
Drotske throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Drotske misses with a body punch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drotske will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fernando slips under a jab.
Drotske throws a hook but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando slips a straight right by Drotske.
Drotske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fernando was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drotske throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drotske clobbers Fernando with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drotske lands with an overhand left.
Fernando moves out of range as Drotske strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Fernando misses.#T4#
Drotske blocks a jab.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drotske lands with a hook. Fernando tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drotske.
Drotske slips a jab from Fernando.
Jab from Fernando.
Drotske takes one to the side of the head.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernando throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drotske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Drotske.
Fernando flicks out a counter leg kick but Drotske steps away.
Drotske lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Fernando coming out on top.
Drotske throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.
Fernando appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adolfo Fernando.
I think Fernando has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adolfo Fernando!
A less than humble Adolfo Fernando misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Markus Drotske spoke after the fight, saying 'Iq 84, stubbed toe'.

Event: KOFC 94 - Andreev vs Aoki
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Ugoh lands a front kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drotske has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ugoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ugoh.
Drotske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ugoh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drotske connects with a single shot there.
Ugoh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drotske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ugoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drotske checks a low kick from Ugoh.
Drotske avoids a kick to the body.
Ugoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drotske.
A lazy left from Ugoh finds it's target.
Drotske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ugoh.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Drotske throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ugoh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drotske is in Ugoh's guard.
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!
Ugoh controlling Drotske's posture.
Drotske looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Drotske passes into half guard.
Drotske is looking to advance position but Ugoh won't allow it. #SUB2#
Drotske is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ugoh is controlling Drotske's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ugoh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drotske uses his free foot to push down on Ugoh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ugoh. #T2#
Drotske can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ugoh is looking to escape.
Drotske is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ugoh has given up his back here. Will Drotske look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Drotske missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Drotske looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Ugoh is in a bad position with Drotske working for a choke. Ugoh manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T3#
Drotske wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Drotske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ugoh is aware though and is defending well.
Ugoh controlling from the top position.
Drotske is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ugoh pushing down on Drotske's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drotske wants to get back to full guard.
Ugoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ugoh slows the pace down in half guard.
Drotske works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drotske controls Ugoh momentarily but Ugoh frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drotske working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ugoh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ugoh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drotske is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ugoh looks to land a left hand but Drotske moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Drotske misses.
Drotske misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drotske misses with a straight right.
Ugoh moves away from the strike by Drotske.
Ugoh tried to counter with a leg kick but Drotske avoided it.
Drotske throws a hook to the side of Ugoh's head but Ugoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ugoh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ugoh misses with a wild body shot.
Drotske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ugoh.
Ugoh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drotske or perhaps it was just good defense by Ugoh, which made it look bad.
Ugoh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drotske just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ugoh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ugoh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ugoh as he avoids it easily.
Ugoh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ugoh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drotske.
Ugoh tried to score with a low kick but Drotske checks it.#T1#
Ugoh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ugoh is looking to wear down Drotske with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Ugoh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ugoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drotske blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Drotske.
Drotske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
Ugoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ugoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drotske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards. #BC#
Ugoh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ugoh throws a shot to the body.
Ugoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ugoh throws an overhand right that lands on Drotske's shoulder, as Drotske tries to avoid the shot.
Drotske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ugoh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ugoh slips under a jab from Drotske.
Drotske throws a hook but Ugoh blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Ugoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Ugoh.
As Ugoh backs off Drotske throws a huge counter combo but Ugoh manages to avoid it all.
Ugoh connects with a single shot there.
Ugoh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ugoh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drotske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ugoh swings for the body but Drotske moves out of range.
Ugoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ugoh takes a swing at Drotske's ribcage but misses.
Ugoh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drotske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ugoh.
Ugoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drotske looks to throw the jab but Ugoh is out of range.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but Ugoh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Izuagbe Ugoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Drotske.
Ugoh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ugoh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drotske tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drotske goes for a double leg but Ugoh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ugoh continues to drive forward.#T3#
Ugoh staying out of range there.
Ugoh throws a leg kick that misses.
Drotske feints the counter takedown.
Ugoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drotske.
Drotske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ugoh.
Drotske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ugoh's hands.
Ugoh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ugoh misses with a kick to the body.
Drotske misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ugoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Izuagbe Ugoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Ugoh moves away and avoids it.
It appears Ugoh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Drotske misses with a few strikes there.
Drotske misses with an uppercut.
Drotske loads up on a big right hand but Ugoh slips the punch.
A slow jab from Drotske misses its intended target.
Drotske throws the left hand but Ugoh avoids the punch easily.
Drotske connects with the punch.
Drotske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but Ugoh shows good takedown defense.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ugoh moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Ugoh.
Drotske lunges at Ugoh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ugoh's hand.
Ugoh connects with a nice looking jab.
Ugoh lands with a shot to the body.
Drotske swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ugoh.
Drotske fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drotske is breathing heavily.
Ugoh stuns Drotske with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ugoh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drotske throws a jab when Ugoh was well out of range.
Ugoh throws a push kick but Drotske slaps the foot to one side.
Ugoh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ugoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
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 Izuagbe Ugoh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ugoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Ugoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drotske misses with a looping right.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Ugoh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drotske's knee momentarily.
Ugoh misses with a hook
and Drotske counters with a stiff right hand.
Drotske scores with a nice strike.
Ugoh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ugoh ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
Ugoh throwing a counter right hand but Drotske manages to avoid it.
Drotske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drotske doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ugoh lands a right hook to the body.
Ugoh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Ugoh - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ugoh walks into a straight right hand from Drotske.
A left lands for Ugoh.
Ugoh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drotske throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Ugoh scores with a hook.
Ugoh cracks Drotske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ugoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ugoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ugoh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ugoh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Izuagbe Ugoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ugoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Ugoh moved out of range.
Ugoh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ugoh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ugoh.
Drotske misses with a hook.
Ugoh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drotske lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drotske, as that shot connected. #T2#
Drotske gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drotske looks to throw the jab but Ugoh is out of range.
Ugoh lunges at Drotske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drotske's hand.
Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Ugoh.
Drotske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ugoh.
Ugoh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drotske.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Ugoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drotske thinking.
Drotske takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ugoh is looking to land body kicks.
Drotske slips a straight right by Ugoh.
Drotske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Drotske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drotske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ugoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Drotske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ugoh doesn't seem phased though.
Drotske looks to land a left hand but Ugoh moved out of range nicely.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Ugoh is just out of range.#T3#
Ugoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Drotske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ugoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drotske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Ugoh misses.
Drotske missing with a left hand there. Ugoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drotske misses with a hook.
Ugoh slips a straight right by Drotske.
Ugoh tests Drotske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drotske walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ugoh.
Drotske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ugoh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Ugoh catches Drotske right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drotske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ugoh has time to react.
The fighters circling - Drotske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ugoh throws a leg kick but Drotske checks it. #T4#
Drotske checks a leg kick.
Ugoh misses with a body shot.
Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Ugoh.
A jab from Drotske misses.
Drotske checks a low kick from Ugoh.
Drotske's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ugoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ugoh connects with a body shot.
Ugoh swings for the body but Drotske moves out of range.
Ugoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ugoh drops his hands momentarily and Drotske takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drotske takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Ugoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ugoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drotske moves away.
Ugoh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drotske's calf.
Ugoh is looking to slow Drotske down with leg kicks.
Ugoh moves out of range of the strikes.

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 Izuagbe Ugoh.
I think Ugoh 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izuagbe Ugoh!
An out of breath Izuagbe Ugoh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Markus Drotske was interviewed post fight and said 'Iq 84, stubbed toe'.

Event: KOFC 89 - Forclit / Leonidas 2
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Drotske. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
A jab from Drotske misses.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drotske looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Allen with a poor takedown
and Drotske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markus Drotske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Allen.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drotske counters with a straight right hand.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.
A nice combination there by Drotske. #KD#
Drotske drops Allen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Allen looks back up at him and smiles so Drotske waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Allen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drotske ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Allen's jaw. Allen's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Drotske does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Drotske!
Markus Drotske seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOFC 84 - Leonidas vs Forclit
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Ugoh just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Drotske has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ugoh lands a nice hook to Drotske's body. Drotske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ugoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Drotske misses
and Ugoh counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Ugoh misses.
A big left from Drotske misses.
A slow jab from Drotske misses its intended target.
Drotske scores with a nice head shot.
Drotske throws a jab when Ugoh was well out of range.
Ugoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drotske under the eye.
Ugoh is looking to land body kicks.
Ugoh avoids the body shot from Drotske.
Ugoh throws an off balance right hand
enabling Drotske to counter with a crisp jab.
Ugoh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drotske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ugoh moves out of range as Drotske strikes.
Drotske tries to close the distance and clinch but Ugoh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ugoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drotske.#T1#
Ugoh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ugoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drotske chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ugoh can pounce on him.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drotske checks a low kick from Ugoh.
Drotske misses with a few strikes there.
Drotske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ugoh finds it's way round the side to connect with Drotske's head.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Ugoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Drotske with a jab.
Drotske dips to his left and cracks Ugoh with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ugoh.
Drotske tries to close the distance and clinch but Ugoh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drotske shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ugoh moves out of range of the strikes.
Drotske throws a poor cross that misses
and Ugoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ugoh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Drotske looks to land a left hand but Ugoh moved out of range nicely.
Ugoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drotske manages to avoid it.
Ugoh lands with a shot to the body.
Drotske misses with a wild combination.
Drotske chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ugoh can pounce on him.
Drotske misses the jab.
Drotske misses with a hook
and Ugoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Drotske looks to land a left hand but Ugoh moved out of range nicely.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Ugoh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Ugoh moved out of range.
Ugoh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drotske lands a jab to the head.
Drotske throws a series of strikes that have Ugoh backpedaling.
Drotske misses with the combination.
Drotske misses with an uppercut.
Ugoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Drotske throws out a loose jab but Ugoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ugoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Drotske misses with an uppercut. Ugoh saw that one coming.
Drotske moves out of range of the leg kick from Ugoh.
Drotske tries to counter by clinching up but Ugoh breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ugoh. Drotske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drotske lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Ugoh moves away and avoids it.
Drotske tries to bum rush Ugoh with a series of wild strikes but Ugoh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Ugoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ugoh misses with a body shot
and Drotske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drotske avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ugoh.
Ugoh slips a jab from Drotske.
Drotske misses with an uppercut.
Ugoh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drotske moves out of range of the body kick from Ugoh.
Drotske takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Drotske loads up on a big right hand but Ugoh slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drotske throws a looping overhand right but Ugoh ducks down to avoid it.
Ugoh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ugoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drotske.
Ugoh misses with a hook.
Drotske wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ugoh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ugoh misses with a hook. Drotske ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Drotske misses its intended target.
Drotske wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ugoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ugoh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ugoh tests Drotske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ugoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drotske.
Drotske fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 Markus Drotske will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Drotske looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drotske paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ugoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drotske manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Drotske misses the target.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Ugoh is just out of range.
Ugoh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drotske.
A jab from Drotske misses.
Ugoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drotske.
Ugoh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ugoh. Ugoh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ugoh scores with a shot to the body.
Ugoh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markus Drotske is winning the standup battle so far.
Ugoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drotske ducks right into an uppercut from Ugoh.
Ugoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Ugoh throws a front kick that sends Drotske stumbling back into the cage.
Ugoh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drotske cracks Ugoh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drotske misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ugoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Drotske moves out of range of the leg kick from Ugoh.
Drotske lands a slapping body shot.
Ugoh is looking to slow Drotske down with leg kicks.
Drotske looks to land a left hand but Ugoh moved out of range nicely.
Drotske misses the jab.
Drotske misses with a hook. Ugoh ducked under it nicely.
Ugoh throws a body kick that misses
and Drotske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drotske throws a body punch but Ugoh moves out of range.
Drotske clobbers Ugoh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drotske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ugoh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ugoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ugoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Ugoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drotske throws out the jab.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
letting Ugoh counter with a right hand.
Ugoh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drotske was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ugoh slips a straight right by Drotske.
Ugoh throws the left hand but Drotske avoids the punch easily.
Ugoh loads up on a big right hand but Drotske slips the punch.
Ugoh lands with a nice body kick.
Drotske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drotske scores with a jab to the body.
Ugoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Drotske is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Drotske throws a poor cross that misses
and Ugoh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ugoh. #T3#
Ugoh digs a good body shot into Drotske's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Ugoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ugoh ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
Drotske looks to throw the jab but Ugoh is out of range.
Ugoh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drotske.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ugoh.
Ugoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Drotske is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ugoh lands with a kick to the ribs.
A shot to the body from Drotske misses
and Ugoh counters with a good low kick that Drotske was not able to check.
Ugoh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ugoh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ugoh misses with a leg kick.
Ugoh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Ugoh moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Drotske.
Drotske scores with a hook to the body. Ugoh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Ugoh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ugoh misses with an uppercut. Drotske saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Ugoh.
A shot to the body from Ugoh misses #CL#
and Drotske counters by moving into the clinch.
Drotske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ugoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ugoh blocking some punches.
Ugoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drotske backwards.
Drotske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drotske blocking some punches.
Drotske misses with the head strike.
Drotske blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ugoh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drotske throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ugoh staying out of range there.
Ugoh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drotske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Markus Drotske will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ugoh misses the shot to the body.
Drotske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ugoh misses with a wild combination.
Drotske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ugoh.
Drotske scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ugoh doesn't seem bothered though.
Ugoh scores with a nice head shot.
Drotske scores with a jab to the body.
Ugoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drotske throws out the jab.
Ugoh connects with a right hand. Drotske shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Drotske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ugoh doesn't seem phased though.
Ugoh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drotske throws out a loose jab but Ugoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drotske misses with a hook
and Ugoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Ugoh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ugoh misses with a low kick as Drotske jumps back.
Ugoh lands a nice shot that snaps Drotske's head back. #T1#
Drotske throws a lazy uppercut
and Ugoh counters with a straight right hand.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Ugoh blocks a jab.
Ugoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Ugoh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ugoh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drotske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ugoh thuds his right hand into Drotske's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Ugoh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ugoh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drotske is out of range and Ugoh settles back down.
Ugoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drotske takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ugoh lands a really nice looking cross but Drotske seems unphased.
Ugoh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drotske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drotske stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ugoh misses with a straight left.
Izuagbe Ugoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drotske lands with a nice body punch.
Ugoh throws a hook but Drotske blocks it.
Ugoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Drotske misses.
Ugoh throws a chopping leg kick but Drotske manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Drotske misses.
Drotske shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ugoh eats them both and turns towards Drotske to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Drotske misses the target.
Ugoh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ugoh staying out of range there.
Drotske missing with a left hand there. Ugoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drotske punishes Ugoh's body with a nice straight punch.
Drotske misses with a straight right.
Ugoh tries to land a body kick
enabling Drotske to counter with a crisp jab.
Ugoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drotske.
A little jabbing left from Ugoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Ugoh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drotske throws an overhand right that lands on Ugoh's shoulder, as Ugoh tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Ugoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ugoh throws a looping overhand right but Drotske ducks down to avoid it.
Ugoh jabs at Drotske's body.
Drotske lands with a good body shot.
Ugoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ugoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ugoh thows a leg kick but Drotske checks it
and Drotske counters with a stiff right hand.
Ugoh punishes Drotske's body with a nice straight punch.
Ugoh connects with a body shot that sends Drotske's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Drotske.
Ugoh misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Ugoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ugoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Drotske.
Ugoh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ugoh throws an overhand right that lands on Drotske's shoulder, as Drotske tries to avoid the shot.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body.
Drotske misses with a left hand
and Ugoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Ugoh throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Drotske to counter with a crisp jab.
Ugoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ugoh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drotske counters with a straight right hand.
Ugoh misses with an uppercut.
Ugoh lands a really nice looking cross but Drotske seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ugoh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Drotske throws a hook but Ugoh avoids it easily.
Ugoh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ugoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Izuagbe Ugoh.
Well Drotske 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: KOFC 79 - Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Drotske takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drotske misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Yervoy 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.
Yervoy lands with a shot to the body.
Drotske is looking to clinch but Yervoy is avoiding it.
Drotske scores with a nice right hand.
Yervoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drotske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yervoy scores with a jab to the body.
Drotske defending well as Yervoy loads up on a big left hand.
Drotske is looking to counter punch.
Drotske throws a hook to the side of Yervoy's head but Yervoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yervoy misses with a two punch combination.
Yervoy avoids the body shot from Drotske.
Yervoy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yervoy. Drotske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yervoy lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drotske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yervoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Drotske's head.
Drotske is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drotske misses with a jab to the body
and Yervoy counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Drotske to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Yervoy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ipilimumab Yervoy!
Ipilimumab Yervoy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Curtis Lowe, you're the finest picker to ever play the blues'.
The defeated Markus Drotske had this to say: 'Iq 84, stubbed toe'.

Event: FFA 39: Psychosis
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Galanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Galanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Drotske misses the body punch
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galanos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drotske connects with a looping right hand.
Drotske throws a right hand that misses
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.
Galanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drotske wants to clinch
and Galanos counters with a nice uppercut.
Drotske throws a lazy uppercut
and Galanos counters with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Drotske misses.
Galanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Galanos moves away from the strike by Drotske.
Drotske misses with a hook
and Galanos counters with a body 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!
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Drotske misses with a lunging right hand
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galanos walks into a straight right hand from Drotske.
Galanos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drotske defending well as Galanos loads up on a big left hand.
Galanos loads up on a big right hand but Drotske slips the punch.
Drotske wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Drotske misses.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Drotske moves into the clinch.
Galanos tries to work over Drotske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drotske tries to throw a body punch but Galanos avoids it by throwing Drotske back against the cage.
Galanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Drotske controls his hands.
Galanos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Galanos.
Drotske is breathing heavily.
A short right from Drotske.
Galanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galanos lands with a right to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galanos cracks Drotske with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Galanos.
Galanos gets through Drotske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galanos digs a right hand underneath Drotske's ribcage. Drotske let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Galanos. #BC2#
Galanos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a nice body kick.
Drotske blocks a jab.
Galanos lands a jab to the nose.
Drotske moves out of range of the leg kick from Galanos.
Galanos swings for the body but Drotske moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Galanos.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galanos connects with the punch.
Drotske misses with a body shot. #T3#
Galanos misses with a looping right.
Galanos jabs Drotske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Galanos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drotske lands a body shot.
Galanos throws a lazy right hand but Drotske sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Galanos.
Drotske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drotske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Galanos clinches.
Galanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Galanos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drotske misses with a looping left.
Galanos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Galanos moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Galanos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Galanos is looking to slow Drotske down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drotske misses with a hook
and Galanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4##CL#
Drotske pushes Galanos up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
Galanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Galanos fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galanos. #BC2#
Galanos breaks from the clinch.
Galanos scores with a jab.
Drotske lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galanos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Galanos unleashes a big counter combination but Drotske bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drotske tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drotske misses with a body shot
and Galanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galanos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Drotske catches Galanos right on the button with a cross.
Galanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drotske moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Drotske with a jab.
Drotske scores with a body shot.
Galanos jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galanos tries to throw a body punch but Drotske avoids it by throwing Galanos back against the cage.
Galanos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drotske misses with the head strike.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos tries to throw a body punch but Drotske avoids it by throwing Galanos back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Galanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galanos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drotske misses with a looping right.
Galanos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Galanos slips a straight right by Drotske.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Galanos swats away the attempt to clinch by Drotske.#T1#
Drotske lands with a nice body punch.
Galanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galanos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galanos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Drotske counter with a right hand.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drotske connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drotske is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Drotske lands with a straight right. Galanos didn't see that one coming.
Drotske swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Galanos fails to land with a series of punches.
Drotske misses with a double jab
letting Galanos counter with a right hand. #T2#
Galanos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drotske tries to clinch there but Galanos circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanos! But no joy.
Drotske tries to clinch
and Galanos counters with a right hand to the body.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drotske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Drotske misses
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Galanos.
Drotske misses with a looping right.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
letting Galanos counter with a right hand.
Drotske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Galanos counter with a right hand.
Hero Galanos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galanos slips a jab and a cross from Drotske.
A little jabbing left from Galanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Galanos throws an off balance right hand
and Drotske counters with a stiff right hand.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Galanos ducks right into an uppercut from Drotske.
Drotske moves out of range of the body kick.
Drotske misses with a shot to the body
and Galanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drotske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drotske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galanos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galanos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drotske throws an overhand right that lands on Galanos's shoulder, as Galanos tries to avoid the shot.
Galanos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Galanos keeps the fight on the outside.
Drotske slips under a jab from Galanos.
A swing and a miss from Drotske.
Galanos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Drotske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galanos looks to throw the jab but Drotske is out of range.
Galanos lands with an overhand left.
Galanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galanos throws a counter combo.
Drotske wants to clinch
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drotske sizes up Galanos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drotske throws a poor cross that misses
and Galanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galanos throws a hook but Drotske avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Drotske.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Galanos gets a clinch.
Drotske misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drotske.
Drotske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galanos tries to work over Drotske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Drotske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galanos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drotske has a couple of punches blocked by Galanos.
Drotske lands with a right to the head.
Galanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drotske working aggressively here.
Drotske looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drotske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero Galanos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske blocks an uppercut.
Drotske throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Drotske has a couple of punches blocked by Galanos.
Drotske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drotske working aggressively here.
Galanos can't find room to land a body shot as Drotske controls the action. #T1#
Galanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galanos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Galanos scores with a shoulder strike.
Drotske lands a hook that snaps the head of Galanos backwards.
Galanos tries to work over Drotske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drotske throws a head punch that misses.
Drotske misses with the head strike.
Drotske working aggressively here.
Galanos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Galanos breaks the clinch.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Galanos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Galanos misses.
Galanos throws a shot from downtown. Drotske moves away and avoids it.
Galanos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galanos slips a straight right by Drotske.
Drotske looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Galanos moves forwards but Drotske connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Drotske misses with a lunging right hand
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drotske misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galanos throws a body punch but Drotske moves out of range.
Galanos slips under a jab from Drotske.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Galanos counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Drotske is rocked!
Galanos throws an overhand right that drops Drotske like a sack of potatoes! Galanos dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hero Galanos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FFA 36: Revolution
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Zuev cracks Drotske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zuev throws a series of punches but Drotske moves out of range.
Konstantin Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drotske misses with an uppercut. Zuev saw that one coming.
Drotske connects with a nice looking jab.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drotske lands with an overhand left.
Drotske connects with a crisp jab.
Zuev clobbers Drotske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drotske moves away from the strike by Zuev .
Zuev stuns Drotske with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zuev misses with a lunging right hand
and Drotske counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zuev defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zuev ! But no joy.
Drotske moves away from the strike by Zuev .
Zuev scores with a three punch combo!
Drotske slips under a jab.
Drotske slips under a jab from Zuev .
A little feinted left hand from Drotske on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zuev misses with a hook.
Zuev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1##CL#
Drotske gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Zuev 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Drotske.
Drotske throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Drotske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Zuev does no damage.
Zuev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drotske has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Drotske drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drotske slips under a jab.
Zuev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drotske.
Zuev looks to throw the jab but Drotske is out of range.
Zuev throws a sloppy body shot
letting Drotske counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Zuev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Drotske.
Zuev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zuev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drotske moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drotske getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zuev is still on wobbly legs! Can Drotske finish him?
Zuev walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Drotske! 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Drotske!
Markus Drotske thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 46
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Rumble lands a lovely overhand right.
Rumble takes a swing at Drotske's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Drotske closes the distance and pushes Rumble back into the cage.
Rumble lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rumble fails to land.
Drotske lands a shot to the body.
Rumble digs a right hand underneath Drotske's ribcage. Drotske let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rumble can't find room to land a body shot as Drotske controls the action.
Drotske stalling.
Rumble tries to throw a body punch but Drotske avoids it by throwing Rumble back against the cage.
Drotske presses Rumble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rumble tries to break the clinch but Drotske is controlling the position.
Rumble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumble backwards.
Rumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumble misses with some punches.
Rumble can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Rumble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rumble misses with a punch to the body.
Drotske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rumble tries to work over Drotske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Rumble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumble lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drotske is struggling to control the position.
Rumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drotske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Drotske.
Drotske blocking some punches.
Rumble misses with some punches.
Rumble misses with a punch to the body.
Rumble swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Rumble breaks from the clinch.
Drotske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumble.
Drotske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rumble slips a straight right by Drotske.
Rumble misses with a hook. Drotske ducked under it nicely.
Rumble throws a body punch but Drotske moves out of range. #T2#
Rumble scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rumble lands with a hook. Drotske tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rumble throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rumble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drotske throws out the jab.
Rumble slips under a jab.
Rumble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drotske.
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!
Rumble misses with a hook.
Drotske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drotske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
AJ Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumble lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drotske.
Rumble is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Drotske is trying to get an arm triangle but Rumble is defending well. #SUB2#
Drotske tries for a kimura but Rumble is defending well.
Drotske controls the position. #SUB2#
Drotske working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Drotske tries for a kimura but Rumble is defending well. #T4#
I wouldn't like to be where Rumble is right now. #SUB2#
Drotske is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rumble is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rumble is looking to reverse the position.
Drotske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rumble keeps working.
Rumble is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
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 AJ Rumble will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Drotske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drotske wants to clinch but Rumble slips to the side
and Rumble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Rumble.
Drotske scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rumble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drotske manages to avoid it.
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Rumble moves away and avoids it.
Drotske uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rumble misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Drotske counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rumble breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Drotske closes the distance and clinches.
Rumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Rumble.
Rumble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Rumble is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rumble lands a right hand.
Rumble is leaning against Drotske and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drotske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumbles head.
Drotske blocks an uppercut.
Drotske looking for a takedown.
Drotske misses with a punch to the body.
AJ Rumble has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumble. #BC#
Rumble manages to break the clinch.
Rumble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drotske.
Rumble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Drotske misses its intended target.
Rumble misses with a jab to the body
and Drotske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Drotske. That snapped Rumble's head back. #T2#
Drotske tries to clinch but Rumble moves out of range.
Rumble throws a right hand that misses
and Drotske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
AJ Rumble is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Rumble misses.
Drotske lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drotske.
Rumble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rumble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drotske takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rumble loads up on a big right hand but Drotske slips the punch.
Rumble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drotske moves away.#T3#
Drotske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rumble feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drotskes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rumble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rumble swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rumble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drotske moves away.
Drotske throws the left hand but Rumble avoids the punch easily.
Drotske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drotske pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Drotske has Rumble up against the cage in a clinch.
Rumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drotske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumble backwards. #T4#
Drotske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Drotske.
Rumble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drotske lands a left hand.
Rumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drotske pushes Rumble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drotske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Drotske.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drotske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drotske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drotske blocks an uppercut.
Drotske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumble backwards.
Rumble gets through Drotske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drotske lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drotske.
Rumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Markus Drotske 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.
#R3#
Drotske lands with an overhand left.
Drotske misses with a two punch combination.
Rumble lands a jab to the nose.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rumble as he avoids it easily.
Drotske 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.
Drotske connects with a nice looking jab.
Rumble cracks Drotske with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rumble lands a jab to Drotske's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske ducks under a wild hook from Rumble.
Drotske ducks under a wild hook from Rumble.
Drotske blocks a jab.
AJ Rumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Drotske.#T1#
Drotske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rumble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drotske avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rumble just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Drotske.
Rumble is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rumble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drotske moves away.
Rumble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drotske manages to avoid it.
Drotske throws a lazy right hand but Rumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Drotske slips a jab and a cross from Rumble.
Drotske throws out a counter right but Rumble avoids it with no problem.
Drotske throws a body punch but Rumble moves out of range.
Drotske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rumble's hands.
Rumble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drotske ducks under a wild hook from Rumble.
Drotske is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Drotske pushes Rumble up against the cage in a clinch.
Drotske lands an uppercut.
Rumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drotske has Rumble pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drotske.
Rumble goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Come on Drotske - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rumble is trying to push Drotske away but Drotske has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumble.
Rumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Drotske.
Rumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumble misses with a body punch.
Rumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drotske's elbow.
Drotske is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rumble is keeping busy.
Drotske misses with a body punch.
Rumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumble working aggressively here.
Rumble prevents a body shot from Drotske.
Rumble throws a head punch that misses.
Rumble throws a head punch that misses.
Rumble misses with the head strike. #T4#
Rumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drotske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Drotske takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Drotske.
Rumble lands a nice uppercut.
Drotske is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rumble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske has a couple of punches blocked by Rumble.
A short uppercut from Drotske.
Drotske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske just leaning against Rumble, taking a breather.
Drotske is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but AJ Rumble did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Drotske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rumble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drotske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drotske changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drotske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumble.
Drotske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drotske tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drotske waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rumble.
Drotske throws an overhand right that lands on Rumble's shoulder, as Rumble tries to avoid the shot.
Rumble was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rumble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Rumble misses the jab.
Drotske lands with a nice combination. Rumble backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Drotske bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rumble is trying to control Drotske's posture but Drotske avoids it.
Drotske just content to control the position.
Drotske tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rumble on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rumble tries to get out of the position.
Drotske advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Drotske goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rumble turns into him and now he's in Drotske's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Drotske is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drotske is trying to control the position but Rumble postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rumble won't allow Drotske to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drotske working a defensive guard but Rumble passes into half guard.
Drotske is trying to stand up here but Rumble is controlling him well.
Rumble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drotske tries to roll over but Rumble keeps him under control.
Drotske slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drotske tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rumble content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drotske drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rumble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumble misses with a wild body shot.
Rumble lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Markus Drotske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Rumble throws a jab when Drotske was well out of range.
It seemed like Drotske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rumble throws a looping overhand right but Drotske ducks down to avoid it.
Rumble takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Drotske gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rumble misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Drotske.
Rumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drotske's elbow.
Drotske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumble's elbow. #TD2#
Drotske works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drotske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Drotske from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rumble keeping full guard, as Drotske tries to pass.
Rumble looking for a sweep. Not yet Rumble, not yet.
Drotske wants to control from the top but Rumble keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Drotske stands and throws Rumble's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rumble sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rumble wants to control but Drotske is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drotske trying to control from half guard but Rumble is working away. #SUB2#
Drotske is looking for a kimura here.
Rumble is refusing to be controlled, as Drotske sits in half guard.
Rumble is trying to stand back up but Drotske is controlling him
Rumble is looking for a sweep. Drotske is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Drotske not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rumble's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drotske under the eye.
Drotske scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rumble in his tracks.
Rumble stuffs the takedown attempt from Drotske. Drotske gets slowly back to his feet.
Drotske tries to clinch but Rumble moves out of range.
Drotske has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drotske there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rumble defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Drotske bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rumble's head.
Rumble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drotske manages to avoid it.
Drotske fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Rumble misses. #CL2#
Drotske takes the fight into the clinch.
Drotske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drotske misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drotske.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rumble prevents a body shot from Drotske.
Rumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drotske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Drotske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drotske has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Drotske!
Markus Drotske is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Markus Drotske thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 42
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Drotske.
Fang fails with the takedown.
Fang tries to clinch but Drotske moves away
and Drotske counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drotske scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fang in his tracks. #KD2#
Drotske drops Fang with a big left hand and mounts him. Fang is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Fang is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Fang has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drotske controlling his opponent.
Oh Fang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Drotske is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fang walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Drotske swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Markus Drotske!
A relieved looking Markus Drotske thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 38
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Drotske rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spirit Detonator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drotske moves out of range of the strikes.
Spirit Detonator's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spirit Detonator's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spirit Detonator throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Drotske counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Drotske wants to work for an arm triangle but Spirit Detonator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spirit Detonator trying to get back to full guard but Drotske takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Drotske looking for a guillotine from mount but Spirit Detonator is having none of it. #SUB#
Drotske is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spirit Detonator has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Drotske has control of Spirit Detonator's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spirit Detonator regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T1##SUB#
Drotske with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drotske trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spirit Detonator is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Drotske is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Spirit Detonator is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Spirit Detonator flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Drotske anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Spirit Detonator and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Drotske slips an arm under Spirit Detonator chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Drotske has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Drotske is squeezing on Spirit Detonator like an anaconda would it's prey. Spirit Detonator fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Markus Drotske!
A victorious Markus Drotske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 30 Clinton vs. Ward
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Drotske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rice.#CUT#
It looks like Jimbo Rice has been cut.
Drotske scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Drotske gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drotske lands an uppercut.
Rice has had enough of the clinch but Drotske keeps him there for the moment.
Drotske scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Drotske breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drotske avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Drotske closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Drotske breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Drotske.
Rice tries to clinch up but Drotske circles away and keeps his distance.
Drotske is looking to counter the offense by Rice and move into the clinch.
Drotske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Drotske.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt.
Rice shoots in but Drotske avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drotske seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Drotske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rice manages to avoid it.
Drotske connects with a body shot that sends Rice's belly button to the back.
Rice swings for the body but Drotske moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Drotske.
Drotske seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markus Drotske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Rice.
Rice with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Drotske holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Rice pulls Drotske into guard.
Drotske wanted to stand there but Rice had control of the position. #T2#
Drotske trying to control but Rice is working from the bottom.
Drotske has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drotske wants to get up but he can't break Rice's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drotske wants to control from the top but Rice keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Rice working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Drotske has passed into half guard!
Rice trying to control but Drotske postures up. #SUB#
Drotske is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rice sees it coming and defends easily.
Drotske wants to control but Rice is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Drotske has closed the distance and engaged Rice in a clinch.
Rice is trying to stall.
Drotske lands with a light punch inside. #T4##BC#
Drotske escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rice with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Drotske counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drotske. #BC#
Drotske breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Drotske.#CUT#
That has opened up Jimbo Rice's cut even more.
Nice uppercut lands for Drotske. That snapped Rice's head back.
Rice looks up at the clock. Bad move! Drotske lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rice. Drotske pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Drotske!
A very excited looking Markus Drotske made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Drotske. Those never looked like landing.
Lloris misses with a combination #CL#
and Drotske counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drotske lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drotske digs a right hand underneath Lloris's ribcage. Lloris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drotske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lloris or not.
Drotske lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Drotske's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Drotske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lloris looks winded!
Nice body punch from Drotske.
A short left from Drotske.
Drotske scores with a shot to the side of Lloris's head.
Drotske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Drotske scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drotske lands a shoulder strike.
Drotske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lloris or not.
Drotske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drotske lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drotske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lloris backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drotske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drotske digs a right hand into Lloris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lloris's gas tank. #T1#
Drotske presses Lloris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drotske scores with a shot to the side of Lloris's head.
Drotske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drotske lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Lloris is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Drotske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lloris is still on wobbly legs! Can Drotske finish him?
Drotske pushes Lloris against the cage. Drotske is working some dirty boxing. Drotske pushes off with a quick right hook! Lloris goes down! Lloris tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Drotske moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Drotske!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016

#R1#
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Cock tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Barbosa drops Cock onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cock is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Cock is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa creates a bit of distance and cracks Cock with a massive left hook! Cock crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Barbosa stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Barbosa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016

#R1#
Hilton goes for a double leg but Harlin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harlin continues to drive forward.#CL#
Harlin has managed to clinch.
Hilton wants to break free but Harlin has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hilton.
Harlin stalling the fight.
Harlin is trying to break free.
Harlin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harlin digs a right hand underneath Hilton's ribcage. Hilton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hilton can't break the clinch.
Harlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harlin tries a body shot but Hilton blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilton tries to stall but Harlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hilton keeps control of Harlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harlin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harlin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hilton up against the cage.
Hilton tries to stall but Harlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Harlin tries to throw a body punch but Hilton avoids it by throwing Harlin back against the cage. #BC2#
Hilton breaks from the clinch.
Hilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harlin counters with a left right combination that sends Hilton crashing to the mat - Harlin wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Hilton out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Harlin!

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