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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 3
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonon looks for a takedown but Drake sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drake!
#CUT#
It looks like Terry Gonon has been cut.
Gonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Gonon clinches up with Drake and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gonon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake scores with a nice right hand.
Gonon tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Nathan Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Gonon.#TD2#
Gonon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drake!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Drake is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gonon is trying to get an arm triangle but Drake is defending well. #T1#
Drake is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Drake 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.
Gonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Drake is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Drake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonon trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drake wants to control but Gonon postures up.
Drake is trying to buck Gonon off.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gonon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Gonon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drake, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Gonon prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.
Drake working hard to break the clinch.
Drake stops a takedown attempt from Gonon.
Gonon prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.
Drake wants to break free but Gonon has control.
Gonon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drake lands with a cross. #CL2#
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Gonon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Drake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Gonon has him pressed against the cage.
Gonon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonon tries to score a body lock takedown but Drake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonon goes for a takedown attempt but Drake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Drake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonon wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Gonon is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonon won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
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 Nathan Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terry Gonon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Gonon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drake tries to circle away but Gonon has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Gonon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Drake clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Gonon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Gonon is looking for the choke from the back position but Drake is controlling his hands well.
Drake trying to get back to his feet but Gonon is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on Drake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonon doesn't have the hooks in and Drake manages to turn into his guard.
Gonon keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Drake wants to get up but he can't break Gonon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Drake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drake wants to control but Gonon is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gonon's legs. #SUB#
Drake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonon, who protects the arm well.
Drake tries to move to mount but Gonon blocks the move with his legs.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Gonon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Drake tries to move to mount but Gonon blocks the move with his legs.
Gonon is trying to get back to half guard.
Drake advances to full mount.
Drake looking to control but Gonon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Drake swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gonon is now in Drake's guard. A big mistake from Drake there, giving up the dominant position!
Gonon trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gonon throws an elbow that misses. Drake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonon's guard. Nice move by Drake!#REVR#
Drake wants to control from the top but Gonon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gonon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonon's guard.
We've been informed that Gonon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gonon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drake escapes and throws Gonon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gonon is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Drake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terry Gonon's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gonon shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Gonon. Gonon maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Gonon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Drake kicks off Gonon and gets to his feet.
Gonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonon somewhat.#CL2#
Gonon closes the distance and clinches.
Gonon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nathan Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Gonon.
Gonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonon thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake looks to land a combination. Gonon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Gonon gets a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Gonon has Drake pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gonon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Drake tumbling to the mat - Gonon dives into Drake's guard.
Gonon trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonon trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake is controlling Gonon's posture.#T2#
Gonon trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Drake working for a triangle but Gonon defends it easily.
#SUB#
Drake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonon is aware though and is defending well.
Gonon prevents Drake from getting back to his feet.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet. #T3#
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Gonon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Gonon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gonon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Drake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Terry Gonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Gonon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gonon trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Drake struggling a bit here.
Gonon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Drake!
Drake tries to lock up and control but Gonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drake is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Gonon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Drake manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Drake tries to improve position but can't.
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 Nathan Drake.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nathan Drake!
An out of breath Nathan Drake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
FFA 8: Bishop vs Waves
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Drake throws a hook to the side of Werbenjagermanjensen's head but Werbenjagermanjensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake being controlled here, momentarily.
Werbenjagermanjensen working some strikes from top position.
Werbenjagermanjensen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drake looking for a guillotine here but Werbenjagermanjensen defends easily.
#T1#
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up and lands a big shot to Drake's brow.
Drake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Werbenjagermanjensen controls the pace.
Drake is looking to stand up but Werbenjagermanjensen isn't so interested in that idea.
Werbenjagermanjensen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Werbenjagermanjensen swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drake throws a series of strikes that have Werbenjagermanjensen backpedaling.
Werbenjagermanjensen scores with a nice right hand.
Werbenjagermanjensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Werbenjagermanjensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Werbenjagermanjensen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Werbenjagermanjensen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Werbenjagermanjensen looking to pass the guard.
Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Werbenjagermanjensen avoids the body shot from Drake.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Werbenjagermanjensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drake defends it well.
Werbenjagermanjensen defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Drake misses.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werbenjagermanjensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Werbenjagermanjensen ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Werbenjagermanjensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake misses with the combination.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Werbenjagermanjensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake throws a jab when Werbenjagermanjensen was well out of range.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Werbenjagermanjensen dodges the punch combination from Drake.
Werbenjagermanjensen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake lands a jab to the nose.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Werbenjagermanjensen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Werbenjagermanjensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Werbenjagermanjensen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werbenjagermanjensen thows a huge punch but Drake dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Werbenjagermanjensen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Werbenjagermanjensen connects with a nice short shot to Drake's temple. #SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Drake gets back to full guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Drake keeping full guard, as Werbenjagermanjensen tries to pass.
Werbenjagermanjensen is working Drake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Drake is looking for a triangle but Werbenjagermanjensen pushes his legs off easily.
Drake is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Werbenjagermanjensen dives into side control.
Drake is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drake tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake is looking to get back to his feet here but Werbenjagermanjensen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Drake's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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 Nathan Drake will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Drake throws a series of punches but Werbenjagermanjensen moves out of range.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Werbenjagermanjensen's shoulder, as Werbenjagermanjensen tries to avoid the shot.
Drake throws a hook but Werbenjagermanjensen avoids it easily.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Werbenjagermanjensen moves away and avoids it.
Werbenjagermanjensen ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen stops Drake from standing up.
Werbenjagermanjensen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drake working for submissions but it's allowed Werbenjagermanjensen to get to half guard.
Drake pushes Werbenjagermanjensen off looking to stand but Werbenjagermanjensen dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Nice strikes from Werbenjagermanjensen there.
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking to advance position but Drake won't allow it.
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Werbenjagermanjensen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Werbenjagermanjensen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Drake looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werbenjagermanjensen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Werbenjagermanjensen working Drake over with strikes. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Werbenjagermanjensen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a chopping leg kick but Drake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Werbenjagermanjensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Drake misses.
Werbenjagermanjensen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Werbenjagermanjensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Werbenjagermanjensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Drake slips under a jab.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Werbenjagermanjensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drake won't be happy with that.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Werbenjagermanjensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Werbenjagermanjensen taking a breather here.
Werbenjagermanjensen is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werbenjagermanjensen gets to mount! Drake was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen.
I think Werbenjagermanjensen 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
After the fight, Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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