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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 142
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1# Casey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head. Casey throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily. Casey throws a push kick but Drake slaps the foot to one side. Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Casey gets caught flat footed, as Drake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Drake distracts Casey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Casey wants to sweep but no luck. Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Casey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Drake throwing strikes but missing. Drake chips away with some ground and pound. Drake working some strikes from top position. Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Drake chips away with some ground and pound. Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drake chips away with some ground and pound. Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Drake lands a couple of elbows. Casey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake. Drake postures up in Casey's guard and throws a big left but Casey blocks it. Drake landing with the ground and pound. Drake distracts Casey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Casey trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Casey looking for a sweep. Not yet Casey, not yet. Casey working a defensive guard here.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard. Drake throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# Drake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Casey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Drake working the ground and pound. Casey tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it. Casey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Drake lands a decent elbow from side control. Drake is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action! Drake postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Drake lands an elbow. Casey defending against the ground and pound. Casey wants to get back to his feet but Drake drags him back down. Drake looks up at the clock and then as Casey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Casey gets back to half guard. Drake is thwarting Casey's attempts to control the position. Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Drake winds up and cracks Casey with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Drake passes to full mount! Drake dominating with strikes here. Casey is in a horrible position here. Drake smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Drake working the ground and pound effectively.
Drake looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Casey is in a horrible position here. Drake smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Casey is rocked! Drake dominating with strikes here. Casey is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drake avoids the attempt from Casey to control. Casey seems to have recovered his senses. The referee warns Casey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Drake with the ground and pound from mount. Drake punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4# Drake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Casey's face.
Drake drops a big elbow. That's hurt Casey! More shots from Drake and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Drake! Jake Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 133
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1# Dankula cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs. Dankula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Drake shoots in looking for a takedown but Dankula manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dankula digs a good hook to Drake's body.
Dankula misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Dankula. Those never looked like landing. Dankula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake. Dankula throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Drake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dankula scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks. Dankula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Drake moves out of range of the strikes. Dankula throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Drake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dankula won't be happy with that. Drake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drake working the strikes but Dankula uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1# Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drake lands strikes from half guard. Drake throwing shots but Dankula is blocking nicely. Drake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dankula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Drake throwing shots but Dankula is blocking nicely. Dankula is controlling Drake's position as best he can from this difficult position. Drake wants to pass the guard but Dankula is defending well. Drake is working hard here to advance position. Drake working Dankula over with strikes. Drake throws a strike but Dankula avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Drake scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2# Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. Drake throws a big right hand that misses. Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Drake postures up in Dankula's guard and throws a big left but Dankula blocks it. Dankula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dankula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Drake wants to pass the guard but Dankula is keeping the position.#T3# Drake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dankula's guard. Drake with the ground and pound but Dankula uses the opportunity to regain guard. Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Drake throwing strikes but missing. Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. Drake looking to pass the guard. Dankula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dankula wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dankula works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Dankula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Dankula is retaining full guard. Drake postures up in Dankula's guard and throws a big left but Dankula blocks it. Drake stands and throws Dankula's legs to the side, diving into side control. Drake throws a strike aimed at the side of Dankula's head but Dankula avoids it well. Dankula felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Dankula is trying to get back to half guard. Drake cracks Dankula with a big right hand but Dankula just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Drake cracks Dankula with a big right hand but Dankula just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dankula is trying to get back to half guard. Drake creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dankula sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Drake ducks under a wild hook from Dankula. Drake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dankula on the side of the head. Dankula lands a right hook to the body.
Dankula misses with a looping left. Dankula with the inside leg kick. Dankula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away. Drake attempts a counter takedown but Dankula avoids it well and moves away. Dankula misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Drake counters with a nice double leg into guard. Drake throws a big elbow that misses. Drake lands a couple of elbows. Drake connects with a couple of short punches. Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Drake throwing strikes but missing. Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Dankula's brow. #T1# Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Dankula has wrist control. Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dankula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dankula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Drake advances to half guard. Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head. Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dankula defending well though. Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Drake wants to pass to mount but Dankula is defending the position. Ground and pound from Drake. Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time. Drake throwing shots but Dankula is blocking nicely. #T2# Drake 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. Dankula is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB# Drake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time. Dankula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Drake trying to pass the guard but Dankula defending well. Drake 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. #T3##SUB# Drake seems to be working for a kimura but Dankula defends the submission attempt. Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Drake thows a huge punch but Dankula dodges it nicely.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head. Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dankula defending well though. Drake throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dankula to regain full guard. Drake distracts Dankula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Drake throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Dankula has wrist control. Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dankula can do to turn this around? Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Drake landing some decent shots from guard. Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Drake won't allow Dankula to sweep him here. Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Dankula has wrist control. Dankula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Drake passes Dankula's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Dankula throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Drake shoots for a takedown but Dankula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dankula scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one. A jab lands there for Dankula. Dankula misses with a hook
#TD# and Drake counters with a single leg into guard. Dankula didn't expect that. Dankula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Drake postures up in Dankula's guard and throws a big left but Dankula blocks it. Drake throwing strikes from guard but Dankula blocks nicely. Dankula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake throws a strike but Dankula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Jake Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dankula trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Drake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dankula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1# Dankula controlling from the top position. #SUB# Drake has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dankula should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Drake has tightened it up now! Dankula should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Drake! A relieved looking Jake Drake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Count Dankula spoke after the fight, saying 'That shits whack. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 125
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Nagashima looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Nagashima postures up and lands a big shot to Drake's brow. Nagashima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Nagashima won't allow Drake to sweep him here. Nagashima throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely. Nagashima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Nagashima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Nagashima with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Drake is looking for a triangle but Nagashima pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Drake is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nagashima frees his head nicely. Oh but Drake has switched to an armbar! Nagashima is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Drake! A relieved looking Jake Drake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Kaoru Nagashima spoke after the fight, saying 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 114
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Drake up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Drake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
#BC# Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Drake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drake. Sitsongrit 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. Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Drake preventing the sweep. Sitsongrit is pulling down on Drake's head to control his posture. Drake postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it. Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Drake wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position. Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Drake prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet. Sitsongrit is pulling down on Drake's head to control his posture. Drake throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sitsongrit has Drake pulled in close to control his posture. Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU# Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Drake looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! We've been informed that Drake 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. Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick. Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Drake slips a straight right by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it. Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake. Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot. Drake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Drake checks a leg kick. Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick. Sitsongrit misses with a looping left. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drake. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
#TD2# Drake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Drake getting side control. Sitsongrit has one foot on Drake's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3# Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Drake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing. Drake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2# Drake shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sitsongrit pulls Drake in close to prevent any damage. Drake postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow. Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass. Sitsongrit pulls Drake in close to prevent any damage. Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Drake has gone for a leg lock! Sitsongrit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drake's guard.#REVR# Drake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Drake's legs - danger averted. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Drake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit! Sitsongrit wants to control but Drake postures up. Sitsongrit tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it. An elbow from Drake crashes against the mat.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around? Sitsongrit manages to get back to half guard. Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Sitsongrit keeping hold of Drake's head, controlling as best he can. Drake trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it. #SUB2# Drake wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
#ES# Sitsongrit kicks off Drake and gets to his feet. Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A bone on bone clash there as Drake blocks the leg kick.
Drake with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily. Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it. Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.#T1# Drake dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Drake shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Drake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one. Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. Sitsongrit sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses. Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick. Sitsongrit clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Good leg kick by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Drake tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A cross from Sitsongrit lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.#T3# Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Drake shakes it off. Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range. Sitsongrit works the jab nicely. Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Drake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Drake acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4# A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Drake blocks a jab. Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one. A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Drake down. Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Drake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily. Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch. Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt. Drake avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3# Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit. Drake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2# Drake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Drake getting side control. Sitsongrit manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Drake keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake looking for a takedown. Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position. Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Drake wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand. Drake tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1# Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards. Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. Drake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Drake tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drake. Drake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks. Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC# Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab. Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drake. Sitsongrit swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well. Sitsongrit stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Drake fails with a takedown attempt. Drake misses with a wild body shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side. Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drake's head backwards. Drake staying out of range there. Drake feints the counter takedown. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch. Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Drake off the cage and back into range. Sitsongrit scores with a hook. Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Drake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick. Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Drake misses with an uppercut. Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side. Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.#T4# Drake staying out of range there. Drake tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Drake staying out of range there. And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit. Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side. Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab. Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Drake fails with a takedown attempt. Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick. Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4# Drake connects with an inside leg kick. Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Drake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it. Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Drake walks into a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Drake persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing. A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit. Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1# Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Drake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that. Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Drake throws a strike aimed at the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit avoids it well. Sitsongrit defending against the ground and pound. #ES# Sitsongrit throws Drake to one side and escapes! Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top. Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. Drake with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drake misses with a takedown and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. Drake is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Some bone on bone action there as Drake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2# Sitsongrit cracks Drake with an open hand slap. Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sitsongrit tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sitsongrit misses with a straight left. Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Drake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Drake ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Drake checks a leg kick nicely. A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Drake checks it #TD2# and Drake counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3# Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Drake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work. Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Drake thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard. Sitsongrit keeps control of the position for the meantime. Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Drake throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely. Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Drake's head to control him but Drake postures up.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jake Drake has got the better of the ground game so far. Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sitsongrit won't allow Drake to pass to mount. Drake working the head and body with strikes. Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Drake wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position. Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit had his way with Jake Drake in that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Drake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drake scrambles back to his feet. Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sitsongrit stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit. A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the jab. Drake feints the counter takedown. Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down. And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out. Drake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut! Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well. Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.#T1# Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit. Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily. Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Drake throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Drake only half commits. Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away. Drake slips a straight right by Sitsongrit. Drake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Drake's body. Jake Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses. Drake takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Drake defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Drake jumps back. Sitsongrit jabs at Drake's body. Drake fails with a takedown attempt. Drake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Drake's leg. Drake is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Drake fails with the takedown. Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. Sitsongrit tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs. Drake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes. Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL# Sitsongrit instigates a clinch. Petsuwan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Drake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
#T4# Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Drake. Drake is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks. Drake tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage. Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Drake.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot. Sitsongrit works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches. Drake working aggressively here.
Drake tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Drake. Drake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit! Petsuwan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 107
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1# Drake blocks a head kick by Kalmisto.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kalmisto lands a head shot. Drake 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. Drake connects with a right hand. Kalmisto shakes it off. Kalmisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Kalmisto is quick to defend against it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalmisto. Drake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalmisto as he avoids it easily. Drake misses with a wild body shot. Kalmisto throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Drake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kalmisto! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drake works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Kalmisto struggling a bit here. Kalmisto is trying to get back to half guard. Drake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kalmisto is avoiding damage well.
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control. Kalmisto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1# Drake slips a nice elbow through Kalmisto's hands, connecting with Kalmisto's forehead. Kalmisto taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard. Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kalmisto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Kalmisto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back! Drake tries to roll but Kalmisto sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Drake breaks Kalmisto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalmisto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. Drake chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drake distracts Kalmisto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kalmisto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kalmisto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake. Drake distracts Kalmisto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kalmisto to see if he's OK. Drake throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Drake in side control lands a decent elbow. Drake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kalmisto is avoiding damage well.
Drake tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Drake lands some shots froms side control. Kalmisto is looking to reverse the position. Drake throws a strike aimed at the side of Kalmisto's head but Kalmisto avoids it well. Kalmisto taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3# Drake scores with punches from side control. Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kalmisto some visible discomfort.
Kalmisto sneaks back into half guard. Nice strikes from Drake there. Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kalmisto wants to get back to full guard. Drake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kalmisto is trying to control but can't.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard. Drake misses with a head shot. Kalmisto uses the momentum to regain guard. Kalmisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB# Drake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
Kalmisto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Drake keeping moving, preventing Kalmisto from controlling successfully. Drake can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalmisto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Drake with the active half guard here but Kalmisto passes nicely into side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Drake tries to move into range but Kalmisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A big right from Kalmisto misses. Drake feinted with a counter takedown. Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.#TD# Drake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalmisto is trying to defend but Drake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Drake lands strikes from half guard. Drake working Kalmisto over with strikes. Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake 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. Kalmisto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kalmisto trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB# Drake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kalmisto is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head. Drake throwing shots but Kalmisto is blocking nicely. Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kalmisto is controlling Drake's position as best he can from this difficult position. Kalmisto regains full guard. Nicely done. Drake throws an elbow that misses. Kalmisto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Kalmisto!#REVB##SUB# Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalmisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drake is tightening it up a little... Kalmisto has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kalmisto reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kalmisto taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Drake! A very excited looking Jake Drake 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. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 99
Date: Dec 01, 2021 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson . Drake does a little dance to reset his feet. Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson 's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side. Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson . Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Drake blocks a jab. Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance. Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it. Thompson looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely. Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson , as that shot connected.
#T1# Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake. Thompson throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily. Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Tyson Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Thompson lands with a nice combination. Drake backs away looking to recover. Thompson lands a jab to Drake's midsection. Drake with a poor takedown letting Thompson counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Thompson misses with a hook. Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Thompson cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs. Thompson throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease. Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drake. Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab. Drake walks into a straight right hand from Thompson . Drake slips a straight right by Thompson . Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson .
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot. Tyson Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thompson misses with a wild body shot. Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Drake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drake working away. We've been hearing good reports from Drake's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3# Thompson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Thompson is looking to reverse the position. Drake working the ground and pound from side control. Drake lands a decent elbow from side control. Thompson is looking for a sweep. Drake cracks Thompson with a big right hand but Thompson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Drake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Drake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Drake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Drake working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#Thompson is rocked!#T4# Thompson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thompson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. 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!#SUB# Drake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Thompson wants to control but Drake postures up. Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thompson some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Thompson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Drake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson , who protects the arm well. #SUB# Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Drake is chipping away with strikes.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Drake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Drake looks up at the clock and then as Thompson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Thompson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson throws a jab when Drake was well out of range. Thompson seems to have recovered his senses. Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Thompson looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range. Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away. Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back. Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson . Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Thompson misses the jab. Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drake finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson 's head. Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side. #T1# Drake throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily. Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head. Thompson misses with a right hand #TD# and Drake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drake. Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2# Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drake stands up over Thompson , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson 's head. Drake landing some decent shots from guard. Drake wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position. Thompson keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. #T2# Thompson looking to control.
Drake is in close to Thompson 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Drake works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard. Drake lands a couple of digs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drake distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Drake forces his way into half guard. Thompson wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Thompson trying to hold on to Drake's head to control him but Drake postures up.
Drake working Thompson over with strikes. Drake scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Drake is thwarting Thompson 's attempts to control the position.#T3# 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. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Thompson 's temple. Drake working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold. Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Drake trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it. Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Drake wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well. Drake lands with a punch from half guard. #T4# Drake scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Thompson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Drake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Drake 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. Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Drake moves into full mount! Thompson won't be happy about that! Drake lands a big elbow - Thompson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Thompson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Drake! A victorious Jake Drake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 91
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1# Dankula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dankula sprawls and moves away. Dankula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drake under the eye. A telegraphed right hand from Dankula misses the target. Drake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dankula defends it nicely. Dankula swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake avoids the body shot from Dankula.
Dankula throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dankula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake. Dankula 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. Dankula throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Dankula. No joy for Drake on that attempt. Count Dankula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dankula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake. Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD# Drake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dankula looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dankula keeps working. An elbow from Drake crashes against the mat.
#T1# Dankula struggling a bit here. Dankula is not content to let Drake control the position. #SUB# Drake tries for a kimura but Dankula is defending well. Dankula is trying to improve his position. Drake lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Drake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Dankula is not content to let Drake control the position. Drake misses with the ground and pound. Drake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Drake tries to score with some ground and pound. Dankula controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Dankula struggling a bit here. Drake looks up at the clock and then as Dankula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Drake sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dankula is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3# Dankula is not content to let Drake control the position. Dankula on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Drake is looking to take a break and control but Dankula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've been hearing good reports from Drake's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. The ground and pound from Drake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Dankula is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drake connects with a decent elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dankula takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drake is chipping away with strikes.
Drake working the ground and pound. Dankula taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4# Drake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Drake postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Drake wants to control but Dankula is keeping him busy. Drake sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dankula is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drake trying to control the position but Dankula is working away. Sloppy strikes there by Drake. Drake wants to control but Dankula is keeping him busy. Drake lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dankula down.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Drake working the strikes but Dankula uses the opportunity to regain half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dankula. Dankula lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Dankula, which made it look bad. A little jabbing left from Dankula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dankula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Dankula throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range. Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dankula misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Dankula. Dankula throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range. Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Drake scores with a takedown into Dankula's guard. Dankula keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drake wants to control from the top but Dankula keeps moving. #T1# Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dankula works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Drake chips away with some ground and pound. Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots. Drake is pushing down on Dankula's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dankula is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through. Drake slips a nice elbow through Dankula's hands, connecting with Dankula's forehead. Drake slips a nice elbow through Dankula's hands, connecting with Dankula's forehead. Dankula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake. Drake winds up and cracks Dankula with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Drake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dankula! Drake scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2# Drake controlling from the full mount. Drake lands a couple of good shots and Dankula has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Dankula is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Drake is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dankula is defending well though. Drake let's go of the attempt for now. Dankula is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him?#SUB# Drake working for a choke but Dankula is defending well. Dankula seems to have recovered his senses. Dankula trying to control the action but Drake just sinks the hooks in. #T3# A lull in the action here.
Drake misses with an elbow to the head. Dankula is keeping busy.
Drake throwing wild punches that miss their target. Drake has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Dankula. Drake somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Jake Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Drake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dankula can do to turn this around?#SUB# Dankula defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Drake's arms. #T4# Drake misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB# Drake looking for the choke but no joy. Drake is hanging on to Dankula's back as he tries to escape.
Drake is throwing shots to the body but Dankula manages to wriggle free. Drake pounces on him again and ends up in Dankula's guard. Drake controlling from the top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Drake walks into a left hand. Drake slips a straight right by Dankula. Drake slips a jab from Dankula. Drake tests Dankula's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dankula throws a jab when Drake was well out of range. Drake missing with a left hand there. Dankula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dankula tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dankula scores with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dankula stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A swing and a miss from Dankula. Drake feinted with a counter takedown. Dankula misses with a looping right. Drake lands a jab to the nose.#T1##TD# Drake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Drake wants to pass the guard but Dankula is defending well. Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Drake works his foot free and advances to mount. Drake landing strikes, looking to finish! Dankula is bucking up trying to escape but Drake cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Drake raining down hammerfists from mount. Drake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jake Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drake controlling his opponent. Drake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3# Dankula wants to hold on but Drake pushes him away. Drake controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Drake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Drake showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Drake! Jake Drake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Count Dankula was interviewed post fight and said 'That shits whack. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 83
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1# Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Plugger, before circling back to the center of the mat. Drake lands with a cross. Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Plugger under the eye.#TD# Drake gets a double leg takedown into Plugger's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Drake landing with the ground and pound. Drake distracts Plugger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Plugger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Drake distracts Plugger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1# Drake postures up.
Drake is in close to Plugger's body, working some short punches and elbows. Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Drake distracts Plugger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Plugger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there. Drake looking to pass the guard. Plugger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2##SUB2# Plugger has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though. Drake cracks Plugger with a solid left hand. Plugger trying to control the position.
Drake working some strikes from top position. Drake landing some decent shots from guard. Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Plugger is retaining full guard. Drake lands a couple of elbows. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Drake postures up.
Drake works over Plugger with some ground and pound from guard. Drake landing with the ground and pound. #T3# Drake connects with a couple of short punches. Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plugger swivels though and keeps the full guard. Drake lands a couple of digs. Plugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Plugger is looking for a sweep. Drake in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB# Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plugger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. You can see the frustration on Plugger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB# Drake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Plugger wants to control but Drake postures up. Drake landing a few strikes. Plugger is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it. Drake working the ground and pound. Drake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Plugger struggling a bit here. Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Drake is working Plugger over with some ground and pound from side control. Drake working the ground and pound. Drake scoring with punches from side control. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Drake lands a few punches from side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A swing and a miss from Plugger. Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Plugger misses with a looping left. Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plugger. Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Drake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Drake scoring with punches and elbows. Plugger is trying to get back to half guard. Drake in side control lands a decent elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Plugger wants to control but Drake postures up. Drake is chipping away with strikes.
Jake Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Plugger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1# Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Drake slips a nice elbow through Plugger's hands, connecting with Plugger's forehead.#SUB# Drake is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Plugger is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Drake! An out of breath Jake 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 77
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1# Joseph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A jab from Drake misses. Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Joseph displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake. Drake ducks under a wild hook from Joseph. Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Joseph, which made it look bad. Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake misses with a looping right. An attempted straight right counter from Joseph misses the target. Joseph stuffs the takedown. Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Nice takedown defense from Joseph. No joy for Drake on that attempt. Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Drake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Joseph motions for Drake to come forward. Joseph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Drake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Joseph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Drake fails with the takedown. Joseph is looking to counter punch.#TD2# Drake scores with a takedown into Joseph's guard.#T2# Drake postures up in Joseph's guard and throws a big left but Joseph blocks it. Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. Joseph wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Joseph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake. Joseph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Drake throws an elbow that misses. Joseph uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Joseph!#REVR##T3# Joseph is stalling in the full guard. Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joseph's guard. #REVB# Drake looking to pass the guard. Joseph wants to sweep but no luck. Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joseph is keeping the position for now. Joseph pulls Drake in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4# Joseph keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Joseph keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Drake stands and throws Joseph's legs to the side, diving into side control. Check out the look on Drake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Drake takes one on the button. Drake connects with the punch. Nice straight punches there by Joseph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joseph. Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook. Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drake. Joseph half committed to a counter leg kick. Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drake lunges at Joseph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joseph's hand. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Drake. This has been an exciting period of action! Joseph can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Joseph is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Joseph wants to control but Drake postures up. Joseph manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Drake trying to get back to full guard but Joseph takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Drake is desperately trying to improve his position but Joseph has a good base and remains in mount. Joseph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2# Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't. Joseph controlling from the full mount. Drake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joseph controlling from the full mount. Drake is looking to improve his position but Joseph isn't that keen on the idea.#T3# Joseph controlling from the full mount. Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around? Drake wants to control but Joseph is having none of it. Joseph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Drake is trying desperately to improve position. Joseph sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Drake is looking to get to half guard. Joseph takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drake wants to hold on but Joseph pushes him away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Joseph trying to control but he's not successful this time. Drake gets back to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Drake misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming. Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket. Drake misses with a body shot
and Joseph counters with a right hand to the body. We've been told by Joseph's head coaches at No Stepchild - No Entrance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Drake fails with a takedown attempt. Joseph lands with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.#T1# Drake misses with a left hand and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jab from Joseph. Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing. Drake fails with the takedown and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joseph's waist but Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side. Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. Drake looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range. Drake avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Jake Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joseph pinned against the cage. Joseph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Drake misses with a takedown and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drake lands with a straight right. Joseph didn't see that one coming. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand. Drake walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.#ROC#Drake is rocked!#T3# Joseph cracks Drake on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Drake falls backwards against the cage. Joseph follows up with more strikes that drop Drake to his knees. Joseph keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Drake! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi Joseph! During a confident post fight interview, Jihadi Joseph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 69
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1# Ehrmantraut looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well. Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Drake needs to keep his hands up - Ehrmantraut had a free shot at his head there. Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drake is defended easily by Ehrmantraut. Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice uppercut. Ehrmantraut tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it. Ehrmantraut scoring well with a low kick there.
Ehrmantraut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake slips a straight right by Ehrmantraut. Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Ehrmantraut is quick to defend against it. Ehrmantraut throws a shot to the body.
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ehrmantraut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD# Drake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ehrmantraut did well to prevent Drake getting side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Drake wants to work for an arm triangle but Ehrmantraut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# Drake moves nicely into side control. Ehrmantraut takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drake working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB# Drake tries for a kimura but Ehrmantraut is defending well. Ehrmantraut gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Ehrmantraut has a hand on Drake's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Drake takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Ehrmantraut is looking to get to half guard. A nice elbow there by Drake. Ehrmantraut is working to get back to half guard.
#T2# Drake landing strikes from the mount and Ehrmantraut is in trouble! #SUB# Drake has control of Ehrmantraut's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ehrmantraut regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ehrmantraut working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ehrmantraut is still trying to improve position. Drake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drake landing strikes from the mount. Ehrmantraut is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drake pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Drake wants to control the pace but Ehrmantraut is squirming around nicely. Ehrmantraut is looking to get to half guard.#T3# Drake landing strikes from the mount and Ehrmantraut is in trouble! Ehrmantraut regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ehrmantraut is looking to improve his position.
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. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Ehrmantraut's temple. Drake lands strikes from half guard. Drake trying to mount his opponent but Ehrmantraut defends it. Ground and pound from Drake. #SUB# Ehrmantraut makes his way to full guard, as Drake worked for a kimura.
#SUB2# Ehrmantraut 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 control but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2# Ehrmantraut has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though. Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Drake wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving. Drake wants to pass the guard but Ehrmantraut is keeping the position. Drake advances position into side control! Drake is looking to take a break and control but Ehrmantraut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ehrmantraut manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drake's best efforts. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Ehrmantraut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Drake slips under a jab. Drake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ehrmantraut. Drake takes a swing at Ehrmantraut's ribcage but misses. Drake goes for a double leg but Ehrmantraut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ehrmantraut continues to drive forward. Ehrmantraut throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem. Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ehrmantraut can do to turn this around? Ehrmantraut throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake. Ehrmantraut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ehrmantraut scores with a nice hook to the head. Ehrmantraut is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ehrmantraut misses with some punches.
Ehrmantraut lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ehrmantraut fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drake tries to move into range but Ehrmantraut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ehrmantraut takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses. #T1# Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Ehrmantraut throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily. Ehrmantraut throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake. Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Drake.
Good shot there by Ehrmantraut. Ehrmantraut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.#CL2# Ehrmantraut closes the distance and clinches. Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses. A battle for position here, against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Ehrmantraut controls the action.
A short left from Ehrmantraut. Ehrmantraut gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ehrmantraut prevents the takedown attempt.
Ehrmantraut misses with a short punch on the inside. Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Ehrmantraut controls his hands.
#T2# Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Drake blocking some punches.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook from the clinch. Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Drake tries to score a body lock takedown but Ehrmantraut shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ehrmantraut is trying to stall.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it. Ehrmantraut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut misses with a short punch on the inside. Ehrmantraut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards. Drake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ehrmantraut prevents it.
Ehrmantraut has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Ehrmantraut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook from the clinch. Ehrmantraut misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Ehrmantraut. Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses. Ehrmantraut lands a right hand. Ehrmantraut has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ehrmantraut can turn it around. Ehrmantraut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Ehrmantraut. Ehrmantraut misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Ehrmantraut controls the action.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow but it misses.
Drake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ehrmantraut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD# Drake has clasped his hands together around Ehrmantraut's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Ehrmantraut takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Jake Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Drake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Ehrmantraut tries to improve position but can't. #T4# Drake working the ground and pound. Ehrmantraut is looking for a sweep. Drake landing a few strikes. Ehrmantraut is looking to reverse the position. Drake is working Ehrmantraut over with some ground and pound from side control. Ehrmantraut tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position. #SUB# Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Ehrmantraut is defending well. Drake creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB# Drake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ehrmantraut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ehrmantraut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Ehrmantraut lands the left hand. Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range. Drake slips a jab from Ehrmantraut. Ehrmantraut thumps Drake with a low kick. Ehrmantraut throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ehrmantraut tries to avoid it but Drake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ehrmantraut to the ground. Ehrmantraut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ehrmantraut connects with a single shot there. Jab, jab by Ehrmantraut - just one landing. Ehrmantraut lunges at Drake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drake's hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Drake slips under a jab. Drake dodges the punch combination from Ehrmantraut.
Mike Ehrmantraut seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Ehrmantraut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Drake counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2# Ehrmantraut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Drake scoring with punches to the head and body. Drake landing some decent shots from guard. Drake stands up over Ehrmantraut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Ehrmantraut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ehrmantraut is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Drake slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2# Ehrmantraut looking for a kimura from the bottom but Drake passes into side control!#T2# Ehrmantraut wants to control but Drake postures up. Ehrmantraut is looking to regain half guard here but Drake keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ehrmantraut knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ehrmantraut to see if he's OK. Drake lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ehrmantraut down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drake lands a decent elbow from side control. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ehrmantraut to see if he's OK. Ehrmantraut tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position. Ehrmantraut keeps trying to improve his position.#T3# Drake is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drake working the ground and pound. Ehrmantraut is trying to get back to half guard. Ehrmantraut is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it. #SUB# Drake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ehrmantraut some visible discomfort.
Drake trying to control the position but Ehrmantraut is working away. Ehrmantraut tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position. #T4# Ehrmantraut can't do much from the bottom here. Drake in side control lands a decent elbow. Drake in side control, just content to control the action for now. Ehrmantraut taking a bit of punishment here - Drake scoring with strikes. Drake taking a break here but Ehrmantraut is having none of it and regains half guard. Ehrmantraut trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake trying to control the action but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Drake showed his dominance in that final round. I think Drake 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Drake! An out of breath Jake 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 60
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1# Courtial throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake. And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Courtial pushes his down on his head and steps out. Courtial stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Courtial wants it to stay on the feet. Drake moves out of range as Courtial strikes. Courtial throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Courtial defends it well. Jake Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Courtial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Courtial counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drake thinking. #TD2# Drake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Courtial sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Courtial on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Courtial tries to get out of the position. Drake 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drake prevents Courtial from improving his position. Courtial trying to control but Drake postures up.
Courtial is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Courtial is holding on to half guard well. Drake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1# Courtial trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake prevents Courtial from improving his position. Courtial is staying active underneath Drake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Drake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Courtial 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Drake is pressing down on Courtial's thigh, looking to free his foot. Courtial is holding on for now. Courtial keeping hold of Drake's head, controlling as best he can. Courtial tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control. Courtial is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2# Drake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Drake trying to control the action but Courtial is working from the bottom. #T2# Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Courtial is looking to control Drake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Courtial avoid being mounted? Ground and pound from Drake. Courtial knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground. Courtial is looking to control Drake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Courtial avoid being mounted? Courtial is looking to improve his position.
Drake controlling the action here. Drake wants to control but Courtial is keeping him busy. Courtial is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Drake is working for a kimura but Courtial is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3# Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Drake thows a huge punch but Courtial dodges it nicely.
Courtial is positioning himself well to prevent Drake advancing to mount. Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Drake wants to free his trapped foot but Courtial is holding on for dear life with his legs. Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Courtial wants to get back to full guard. Courtial taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard. Drake is figuring out what he wants to do next. Courtial tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control.#T4# Courtial is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard. Drake working over Courtial with some ground and pound. Courtial looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head. Courtial is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard. Courtial is doing well to control the position and prevent Drake from advancing to side control. Courtial is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Drake trying to pass the guard but Courtial defending well. Drake drops an elbow to the side of Courtial's head. #SUB2# Drake is working for a submission of some sort.
Drake slows the pace down in half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake 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# Courtial scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though. #CL# Courtial clinches. Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Courtial's ribcage. Courtial let out a lung full of air as it connected. Courtial on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial. Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow. Drake tries to break the clinch but Courtial is controlling the position. Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Courtial working aggressively here.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Drake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Courtial is defending well against a takedown attempt. Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# A short uppercut from Courtial. Courtial lands a shoulder strike. Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Drake is trying to break the clinch but Courtial is controlling him. Courtial on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake tries to pull guard but Courtial forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake.#TD2# Drake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Courtial regains guard.
Courtial is trying to control the position but Drake postures up. Drake pushes down on Courtial's leg and manages to get into half guard. Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Courtial's head. Drake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Courtial has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drake is working away from the top position though. Courtial blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake. Courtial is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2# Drake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Courtial sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Drake is looking for a kimura but Courtial is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drake to get the leverage. Jake Drake has got the better of the ground game so far. Courtial is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head. Drake passes to full mount! Courtial wants to control but Drake is having none of it. Drake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drake lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Courtial tries to hold on but Drake pushes him away. Courtial is looking to get to half guard. Drake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Courtial's face.
#T3# Drake with shots to the head and body - Courtial looks very uncomfortable down there. Drake prevents Courtial from getting the reversal. Courtial wants to hold on but Drake pushes him away. Drake landing punches. Drake looking to finish Courtial with some ground and pound. This is bad for Courtial! Drake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Courtial is looking to escape. Drake with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2# Drake has control of Courtial's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Courtial regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Drake controlling from the full mount. Drake scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2# Drake looking to secure an arm triangle but Courtial defends it well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Courtial is squirming around, avoiding Drake's attempts to control the action. #T4# Drake working the ground and pound effectively.
Drake scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Drake controlling his opponent. Drake avoids the attempt from Courtial to control. Courtial in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Drake is in the full mount, landing strikes. Drake punishing his opponent with strikes. Drake trying to control but he's not successful this time. Drake landing punches. #ROC2#Courtial is rocked! Drake unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Courtial wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Drake celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Drake! Our winner, Jake Drake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 50
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Drake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Drake trying to control the action but Aalto is working from the bottom. Aalto on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Aalto is trying to get back to half guard. Drake lands an elbow. Aalto is looking to reverse the position. Aalto is working hard here to advance position. Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aalto keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aalto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Drake not doing much here.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aalto defending well though. #T1# Aalto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aalto. Aalto wants to sweep but no luck. Drake wants to control from the top but Aalto keeps moving. Drake pushes down on Aalto's leg and manages to get into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Aalto manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Aalto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2# Drake trying to control but Aalto is working from the bottom. Aalto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard. #REVR# Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aalto's guard. #REVB# Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Aalto is trying to improve his position. Aalto gets back to half guard. Aalto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Aalto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Drake landing with the ground and pound. #T3# Aalto keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. Aalto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard. #REVR# Drake keeping full guard, as Aalto tries to pass. Aalto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drake's guard. #SUB# Aalto is looking for a kimura but Drake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aalto to get the leverage. The fighters are battling for position here. Drake manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Aalto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Aalto passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4##SUB# Aalto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Drake rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aalto's guard! Nice work there by Drake! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aalto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Aalto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Drake manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drake throwing strikes from guard but Aalto blocks nicely. Aalto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Aalto 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Drake will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# No luck for Drake with that takedown attempt. Drake shoots in for a takedown but Aalto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown and Aalto counters with a lovely straight right hand! Michael Aalto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. Aalto misses with a leg kick. Aalto lands with a kick to the temple. Drake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Drake shoots in and drives through. Aalto sprawls well. Nice sprawl there from Drake as Aalto shoots in. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aalto's head.#SUB# Aalto looking for a guillotine here but Drake defends easily.
#SUB# Aalto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.#T1# Aalto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard. #REVR# Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer.
Aalto forces his way into half guard. Drake works his way to full guard. Good work. Aalto slips nicely into half guard.#T2# Aalto wants to pass to mount but Drake is defending the position. Aalto uses his free foot to push down on Drake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drake. #SUB# Aalto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Drake is now in Aalto's guard. A big mistake from Aalto there, giving up the dominant position! Aalto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there. Drake passes into half guard. #T3# Aalto works his way to full guard. Good work. Drake wants to control from the top but Aalto keeps moving. Drake preventing the sweep. Aalto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake. #SUB# Aalto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Drake connects with a couple of short punches. Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Aalto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Aalto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Aalto looking for a sweep. Not yet Aalto, not yet. #T4# Aalto keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. Drake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aalto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Aalto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Aalto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Drake has passed into half guard!
Aalto is trying to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Drake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Aalto will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3# Drake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aalto avoids it really well and circles away. Aalto throws a quick counter head kick but Drake was just out of range. Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aalto as he jumps to the side. Drake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aalto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drake somewhat. Aalto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Michael Aalto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake dives in for a single leg takedown but Aalto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Drake shoots and misses and Aalto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2# Drake drives through with a takedown into Aalto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Aalto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard. #REVR##T1# Drake wants to improve his position but instead Aalto has moved into half guard.
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Drake is defending well. Aalto works his foot free and advances to mount. Drake wants to hold on but Aalto pushes him away.#T2# Drake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Aalto is trying to take his opponent's back.
Drake has given up his back here.
#SUB# Aalto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB# Aalto tightening his grip on Drake, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB# Aalto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Drake is defending well though. Aalto let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB# Aalto has got his arm under Drake's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Drake has spun round into Aalto's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Aalto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4# Aalto wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.#SUB2# Drake working for submissions but it's allowed Aalto to get to half guard.
Aalto trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Aalto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Aalto clearly takes that round. That's time! Aalto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4# Drake fails with a takedown attempt. Aalto throws a quick counter head kick but Drake was just out of range. Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Aalto is looking to counter punch. Drake shoots in but no luck this time. Michael Aalto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. Drake misses the jab. Drake fails with the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake blocks a jab.#TD2# Drake shoots in and bounces Aalto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB# Aalto looking for a guillotine here but Drake defends easily.
#T1# Drake with a nice head shot there. Aalto tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jake Drake has got the better of the ground game so far. Drake with a nice head shot there. Aalto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there. Drake controlling from the top position. Drake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aalto's guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Aalto looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Drake working Aalto over with strikes. Drake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aalto defending well though. Ground and pound from Drake. #SUB2# Drake is working for a submission of some sort.
Drake wants to take a breather but Aalto is having none of it. Aalto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB# Aalto 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 scoring with punches to the head and body. Aalto tries to land a sweep but no joy. Aalto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Drake has passed into side control.
Drake working the head with strikes. Drake is looking to take a break and control but Aalto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Drake is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aalto's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4# Drake lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aalto down.
Drake wants to control but Aalto is keeping him busy. Drake tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Aalto gets back to half guard.#SUB# Aalto actively working from the bottom here. Drake is nestled in close to Aalto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Drake misses with a head shot. Aalto uses the momentum to regain guard. Drake passes easily into side control. Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aalto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that fourth round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5# A jab from Drake misses. Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Aalto sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Aalto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drake just manages to avoid it. Aalto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake. Drake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aalto has time to react.#TD2# Drake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Aalto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aalto. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aalto looking for a sweep. Not yet Aalto, not yet. Drake chips away with some ground and pound. Drake lands a couple of digs.#T1# Drake trying to control but Aalto is working from the bottom. Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Aalto. Drake advances to half guard. Aalto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Drake stands and throws Aalto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Aalto is trying to get back to half guard. Aalto gets back to half guard.#T2# Drake prevents Aalto from improving his position. Drake is nestled in close to Aalto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Drake sitting and controlling from the half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Aalto manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Aalto looking for a sweep. Not yet Aalto, not yet. Aalto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Aalto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Drake has his hands clasped together but Aalto extends and breaks Drake's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aalto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Aalto! Michael Aalto retains his featherweight title! After winning the bout, Michael Aalto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 43
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1# Craven jabs Drake to the body, keeping him at a distance. Drake slips a jab and a cross from Craven.
Craven just misses with a punch to the body.
Craven looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range. Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Craven. Craven throws a lazy body kick #TD2# and Drake counters with a single leg into guard. Craven didn't expect that. Drake pushing down on Craven's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Craven is trying to get back to full guard. Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drake is looking to take a break and control but Craven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Craven wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Drake working Craven over with strikes. Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Craven defending well though. Drake is looking to take a break and control but Craven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Craven wants to get back to full guard. Drake winds up and cracks Craven with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Craven keeps working. Craven tries to get to full guard but Drake has control of the leg. Drake passes to full mount! Craven can't escape the position.
Craven taking shots to the head. Drake landing strikes, looking to finish! Craven is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drake cracks Craven with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#Craven is rocked! Craven working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Craven is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Drake controlling the position easily from mount. Craven working to try and regain half guard.
#T2# Drake lands a couple of good shots and Craven has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Craven is trying to break free.
Good control from Drake. Drake scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Well, with Drake on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Craven is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Craven tries to break free.
Craven trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Drake trying to control momentarily.
Craven seems to have got his legs back now. Craven is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Can Craven hold on?! Drake is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Craven covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Craven is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Craven is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2# Drake looking to break Craven's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Craven remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Drake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Craven is trying to break free.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Drake scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB2# Drake is persistently looking for the submission but Craven is defending it well.
#SUB2# Drake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Craven tries to escape but Drake has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Drake not allowing Craven to control his hands. Drake wants to control but Craven is keeping busy. The referee is taking a good look at Craven as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Drake!
You can see the frustration on Craven's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4# Drake just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Drake tries to keep control of the position but Craven is staying busy. Craven is in bad spot here.
Drake lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Craven.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Craven wants to escape the position.
Craven is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Craven defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Craven breaks Drake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Craven is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control. Craven has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB# Craven drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drake dives on top into guard.#REVB# Craven seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Craven tries a head kick but it misses.
Drake feints the counter takedown. Craven misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming. Craven throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Drake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Craven won't be happy with that. #SUB2# Craven wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Drake has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Craven's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Craven is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jake Drake! A relieved looking Jake Drake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 37
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1# Drake shoots for a takedown but Custo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Custo stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet. Custo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily. #TD# Drake looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Custo is retaining full guard. Custo trying to control the position.
Drake preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake lands a couple of elbows. Drake throws an elbow that misses. Custo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Custo!#REVB# Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Custo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Custo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Drake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Custo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Custo is on top in guard.
#REVB# In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Custo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Drake keeping moving, preventing Custo from controlling successfully. #T2# Custo controls from within his opponent's guard. It looks like Custo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Drake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Custo passes into half guard.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.#T3# Custo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Drake's thigh. Drake counters though and makes it back to full guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Custo 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. Custo stopping the sweep attempt from Drake. Custo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Drake working a defensive guard but Custo manages to pass into side control anyway.
A lull in the action here as Custo stalls from top position. Custo wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy. Drake struggling a bit here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Drake is looking for a sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Drake will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Custo goes for a double leg but Drake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drake continues to drive forward. Custo fails with a takedown attempt. Drake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Custo shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jake Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Jacque Custo. Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Custo, which made it look bad. Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Custo pinned against the cage. Custo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Custo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Custo persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing. Drake fails with a takedown attempt.#TD# Drake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Custo to the mat! Custo manages to get full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Custo keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. Custo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Custo 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.#T1# Custo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Custo pulls Drake in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake from doing any damage or advancing position. Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Custo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Custo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Custo keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. Custo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Custo keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. Drake postures up in Custo's guard and throws a big left but Custo blocks it. Drake cracks Custo with a solid left hand. Drake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Custo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Drake working the head with strikes. Custo is looking for a sweep. Custo regains half guard, as Drake was trying to land strikes. Custo manages to get to full guard.
#T3# Custo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Custo trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake works a leg free and moves into half guard. Custo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Drake jumps into side control! Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Custo keeps working. Drake lands an elbow. Custo is looking to regain half guard here but Drake keeps moving and retains side control. Custo parries the strikes from Drake easily there. Drake is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Custo to escape.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Custo keeps working. #T4# Custo dodges the ground and pound from Drake. Custo parries the strikes from Drake easily there. Drake is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Custo to escape.
Custo tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it. Custo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Custo keeps working. Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Custo can do to turn this around? Drake trying to pass the guard but Custo defending well. Drake prevents Custo from improving his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Custo is not content to let Drake control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Custo shoots in but no luck this time. No luck with that takedown attempt from Drake. Custo darts in looking for a takedown but Drake gets double underhooks and turns Custo into the cage. Drake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Custo as he avoids it easily. Drake looks for a takedown but Custo sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him. Custo stuffs the takedown. Drake shoots in for a double leg but Custo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. No luck for Custo with that takedown attempt. #TD2# Custo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Drake is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Custo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working. Drake tries to get to full guard but Custo has control of the leg. #T1# Custo is taking a breather. Drake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Drake is trying to control but Custo manages to pass to mount!
Drake is desperately trying to improve his position but Custo has a good base and remains in mount. Custo controlling from the full mount. Drake is looking to improve his position but Custo isn't that keen on the idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Custo controlling from mount. Custo looking to control but Drake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Custo controlling the pace for now. #T3# Drake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Custo controlling his opponent. Jake Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Drake tries to hold on but Custo postures up. Drake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drake holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Custo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Custo wants to control the pace but Drake is squirming around nicely. Custo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Custo trying to control but Drake is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Drake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jean Jacque Custo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Drake 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
BFC 29: Butcher Vs. Bob
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1# Rahl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side. #TD# Drake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Drake throwing shots but missing, from side control. Rahl taking a bit of punishment here - Drake scoring with strikes. Drake misses with the ground and pound. Drake working the ground and pound but Rahl is defending the strikes. Rahl managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drake.
Drake throws a strike aimed at the side of Rahl's head but Rahl avoids it well. Drake works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB# Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Rahl is defending well. Rahl is trying to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. An elbow from Drake crashes against the mat.
#T1# Drake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Drake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Drake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Drake working the strikes but Rahl uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Rahl tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rahl pushes Drake off looking to stand but Drake dives back in and keeps control.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Drake thows a huge punch but Rahl dodges it nicely.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Drake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drake. Rahl felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahl's head. #T2# Drake misses with a head shot. Rahl uses the momentum to regain guard. Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahl works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rahl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Drake won't allow Rahl to get back to his feet. #T3# Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rahl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Drake throws an elbow that misses. Rahl uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Rahl!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet. Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rahl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rahl trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. Drake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahl has wrist control.#T4# Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rahl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rahl is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea. Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahl is retaining full guard. Drake throwing strikes from guard but Rahl blocks nicely. Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Drake looking to pass the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Drake looking to pass the guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Rahl slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat. Rahl shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense. Rahl with a jab. Drake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Rahl gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage. Rahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Drake has picked Rahl up - he's going for a ride! Drake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Drake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rahl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jake Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rahl wants to get back to his feet. Drake is trying to control the action in half guard but Rahl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1# Rahl is trying to stand back up but Drake is controlling him
Rahl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Drake wants to take a breather but Rahl is having none of it. Rahl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake. Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rahl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake. Drake stops Rahl from getting back to his feet.
Rahl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Rahl wants to get back to his feet.
Drake passes to side control. The strikes coming from Drake are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahl can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB# Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Drake throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Rahl struggling a bit here. Rahl wants to get back to his feet. Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rahl some visible discomfort.
Drake misses with the ground and pound. Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahl keeps working. #T3##SUB# Drake swings around for an armbar but Rahl sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drake's guard. Drake wants to sweep but no luck. Rahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rahl must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rahl trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. Rahl scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahl manages to get himself to full guard.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Drake is pushing down on Rahl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rahl is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4# Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Drake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Rahl keeping control of the position. Rahl is trying to stand.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahl defending well though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rahl tries to kick Drake off but Drake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Rahl is not content to let Drake control the position. Rahl pushes Drake off looking to stand but Drake dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Rahl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Drake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Drake looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Drake is trying to control the position but Rahl postures up. Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rahl works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard. Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Rahl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake. #T1# Rahl is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Drake thows a huge punch but Rahl dodges it nicely.
Rahl is concentrating on defense, preventing Drake from advancing position. Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Drake is trying to control. Rahl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Rahl has hold of Drake's hands but Drake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Drake is looking to take a break and control but Rahl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahl's head. Rahl has hold of Drake's hands but Drake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rahl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake. Rahl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Rahl is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea. Drake slips nicely into half guard. Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rahl is not content to let Drake control the position. Rahl is trying to stand up here but Drake is controlling him well. Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Drake with the ground and pound but Rahl uses the opportunity to regain guard. Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rahl some visible discomfort.
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control. Drake working the ground and pound but Rahl is defending the strikes. Jake Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Drake is staying tight to Rahl's torso, preventing him from escaping. Rahl is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Drake asserts his dominance and retains side control. Drake controlling from side mount. #T4# Drake wants to control but Rahl is keeping him busy. Drake is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rahl's shoulder. That is not cool. Drake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rahl for as long as he can get away with. Rahl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Drake wants to pass to mount but Rahl is defending the position. Rahl is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Drake showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Drake! An out of breath Jake 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:
SPPS 20 - Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2# Drake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Drake throwing strikes but missing. Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Drake throws a big right hand that misses. Peace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake. Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Peace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Peace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Peace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. Drake throws a big elbow that misses. Peace is breathing heavily. Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Peace's brow. Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peace's head.#T1# Peace looking to control.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Peace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Drake throwing strikes from guard but Peace blocks nicely. Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Drake landing some decent shots from guard. Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Drake throwing strikes but missing. Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Let's hope that Drake has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# Drake throws a big right hand that misses. Drake landing some decent shots from guard. Drake throws a strike but Peace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Drake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Drake throws a big right hand that misses. Peace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peace's head. Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peace works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Peace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Drake throws a big elbow that misses. Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Drake won't allow Peace to get back to his feet. Peace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake. Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Drake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Drake wants to control from the top but Peace keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Drake is working Peace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Drake controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2# Drake closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peace quickly recovers to half guard. Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time. Peace is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drake scores with a couple of nice shots. Drake working the head and body with strikes. Drake throwing shots but Peace is blocking nicely. Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Still in half guard, Drake seems content to control. Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Peace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake. Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Drake seems to be working for a kimura but Peace defends the submission attempt. Drake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1# Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ground and pound from Drake. Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Drake throwing shots but Peace is blocking nicely. Drake winds up and cracks Peace with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Drake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Drake. Drake is looking to take a break and control but Peace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2# Drake drops an elbow to the side of Peace's head. Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Well, if Drake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# Drake is trying to work for a kimura but Peace is defending well.
Peace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake. Drake 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Drake 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. Drake lands with a punch from half guard. Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peace is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold. #T3# Drake working Peace over with strikes. Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Peace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake. Drake lands strikes from half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Peace is rocked! Drake working over Peace with some ground and pound. Peace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Oh Peace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Drake working over Peace with some ground and pound. Peace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2# Drake has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Peace defend it? Drake steps over the head and cranks it - Peace is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Drake! Jake Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Sucker Punch Pro Series 11
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Skywalker misses. Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Skywalker counters with a lovely shot to the body. Drake closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Drake tries for a takedown but Skywalker circles away easily and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. Drake has a takedown stuffed. It looked like Skywalker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Drake shoots in looking for a takedown but Skywalker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Skywalker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Jake Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Drake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Skywalker tried to counter with a leg kick but Drake avoided it. Skywalker misses with a leg kick. Skywalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skywalker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skywalker defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skywalker with a jab. Drake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Drake closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skywalker's waist but Skywalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side. Drake dives in for a single leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Drake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1# Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt and Skywalker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Skywalker tries to work over Drake's front leg with a kick but Drake checks it. Drake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker avoids it really well and circles away. Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Drake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Drake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drake gets slowly back to his feet. Skywalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skywalker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2# Drake drives through with a takedown into guard. Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skywalker is keeping the position for now. #T2# Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Drake throwing strikes but missing. Drake is stalling in the full guard. Drake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Drake trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom. Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Skywalker is retaining full guard. Drake looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# Skywalker controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Drake trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Skywalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drake. Skywalker misses with a leg kick. Drake shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Drake shoots in but no luck this time. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drake. Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Skywalker gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage. Skywalker throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it. Skywalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# A jab from Skywalker misses. Skywalker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skywalker fails to land with a series of punches.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skywalker pinned against the cage. Skywalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Skywalker moves into range and connects with a jab. Drake tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drake shoots in and drives through. Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Skywalker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice sprawl there from Skywalker as Drake shoots in. Skywalker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Drake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away. Luke Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Drake fails with a takedown attempt. Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skywalker's waist but Skywalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side. Drake shoots in but no luck this time. Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skywalker pinned against the cage. Skywalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Skywalker is looking to counter punch. Drake fails with the takedown. Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skywalker, as that shot connected.
Skywalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drake moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skywalker cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs. Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt. Skywalker misses with a low kick. Skywalker lands a two punch combo.
Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skywalker pinned against the cage. Skywalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1# Skywalker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Skywalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A swing and a miss from Skywalker. Drake misses with a takedown attempt - Skywalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt. Skywalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drake. Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skywalker. Drake shoots in for a double leg but Skywalker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Drake dodges the punch combination from Skywalker.
Drake feints the counter takedown. Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far. Skywalker throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot. Good exchange - Skywalker coming out on top.#T2# Drake has a takedown stuffed. Drake dives in for a single leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. It looked like Skywalker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Skywalker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drake's hands. Skywalker tries to land a leg kick but Drake saw it coming and moves away.
Drake closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Skywalker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Skywalker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt and Skywalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Drake shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Drake is breathing heavily. Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side. Skywalker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drake. Skywalker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Drake blocks the low kick.#T3# Skywalker throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it. Drake shoots and misses and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand. Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake. Drake fails with the takedown and Skywalker counters with a straight right hand. Skywalker swinging wildly here.
Drake with a poor takedown and Skywalker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Skywalker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Some wild striking there from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Skywalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Drake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# Drake misses with a takedown attempt and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Drake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Drake persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing. Skywalker is looking to counter punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drake shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Drake shoots in but no luck this time. Drake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skywalker throws a low kick but Drake moves out of range easily. Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt. Skywalker throws out a leg kick but Drake moves out of range and Skywalker only half commits. Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Skywalker gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage. Skywalker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A swing and a miss from Skywalker. Skywalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around? Skywalker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt. It looks like Skywalker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Drake closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Skywalker feinted there with a counter leg kick. Skywalker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Skywalker throws a leg kick but Drake moved away. Skywalker stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet. Drake looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker scores with a jab. Some bone on bone action there as Drake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Skywalker throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily. Skywalker's corner calls for a 1-2. Skywalker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one. Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Skywalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake with the counter takedown but Skywalker avoids it easily. Drake shoots for a takedown but Skywalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Skywalker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake. Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1# Drake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Drake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skywalker swivels and escapes. Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Skywalker cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Skywalker throws a low kick but Drake moves out of range easily. Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt. It looked like Skywalker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Skywalker works over Drake's head and body with a nice combination. Drake shoots in but no luck this time. A little feinted left hand from Skywalker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Drake tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A jab from Skywalker misses. No joy there for Skywalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake checks the leg kick. Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Drake fails with a takedown attempt. Jake Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Skywalker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Drake checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Skywalker pushes his down on his head and steps out. Skywalker missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Drake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily. Skywalker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake. Drake fails to land the takedown. Skywalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skywalker defends it well. Drake fails with a takedown attempt. Luke Skywalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Drake fails with the takedown letting Skywalker counter with a right hand. Skywalker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown. Skywalker feinted there with a counter leg kick. Skywalker misses the shot to the body. Skywalker misses with a looping right. Skywalker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Drake dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Drake's head and hops out. Skywalker throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it. Skywalker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Skywalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Skywalker cracks Drake with a good jab. Skywalker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Skywalker lands a jab.#T4# Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Drake avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Drake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skywalker defends it nicely. Drake has his takedown stuffed and Skywalker counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Skywalker stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet. Drake tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt. Good shot there by Skywalker. Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skywalker, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker! A very excited looking Luke Skywalker 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. |
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Event:
BFC 19 : Dudayev Vs. Rodrigues
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2# Drake closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gilchrist quickly recovers to half guard. Drake controlling the action here. We've been hearing good reports from Gilchrist's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Drake trying to mount his opponent but Gilchrist defends it. Gilchrist is concentrating on defense, preventing Drake from advancing position. Drake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Drake not doing much here.
Drake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Gilchrist throwing hammer fists to the chest of Drake. What's that going to do exactly? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake controlling his opponent. Gilchrist swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SUB2# Drake has hold of Gilchrist's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gilchrist manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gilchrist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1# Drake controlling his opponent. Drake looking to control but Gilchrist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gilchrist is desperately trying to improve his position but Drake has a good base and remains in mount. Drake trying to control but Gilchrist is having none of it. Gilchrist tries to lock up and control but Drake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gilchrist is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2# Drake quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Drake but it's paid off an Gilchrist is forced to tap! Nice work by Drake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Drake! Jake Drake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BFC 14: Garbrandt Vs. Waller
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Sershurrapal cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head. Sershurrapal loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch. Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sershurrapal defends it well. Sershurrapal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily. Drake feints the counter takedown. Sershurrapal throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Drake counters with a shoot takedown. Sershurrapal fights it but they end up in guard. Drake wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is keeping the position.#SUB# Sershurrapal is looking for a triangle but Drake pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sershurrapal swivels though and keeps the full guard. Drake passes easily into side control. Nice work. You can see the frustration on Sershurrapal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2# Drake tries for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well. #T1##SUB2# Drake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is defending well. Sershurrapal wants to control but Drake postures up.#SUB2# Drake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sershurrapal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Drake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom here. Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Drake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2# Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is defending well. #SUB2# Drake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Drake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is defending well. You can see the frustration on Sershurrapal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2# Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sershurrapal has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Drake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sershurrapal, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sershurrapal has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Drake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sershurrapal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sershurrapal has escaped the position, nice work there. Sershurrapal wants to control but Drake postures up. Sershurrapal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground. Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# Sershurrapal is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it. Sershurrapal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drake's best efforts. Sershurrapal trying to control but Drake postures up.
#SUB2# Drake is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sershurrapal is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Drake is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Drake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Sershurrapal lands a lovely overhand right. Sershurrapal wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sershurrapal misses with a looping left. And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Sershurrapal pushes his down on his head and steps out. Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1# Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Sershurrapal. Sershurrapal lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Drake slips a straight right by Sershurrapal. Drake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Sershurrapal loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch. Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sershurrapal defends it well. Sershurrapal throws a hook but Drake blocks it. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2# Sershurrapal misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Drake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Drake has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sershurrapal defend it? Drake steps over the head and cranks it - Sershurrapal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Drake! A relieved looking Jake Drake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BFC 10: Cole Vs. Canoe
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet. Patterson shoots in and drives through. Drake sprawls well. Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Jake Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Patterson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Patterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1# Patterson shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense. Patterson misses with a takedown #TD# and Drake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drake. Drake advances to half guard. Drake has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB# Drake seems to be working for a kimura but Patterson defends the submission attempt. Patterson trying to control here.
Patterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##SUB# Drake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Patterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drake. Patterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Drake drops back looking for a leg! Patterson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Patterson manages to kick Drake off! Drake jumps back into Patterson's guard. Drake slips nicely into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Drake is working for a submission of some sort.
Drake wants to free his trapped foot but Patterson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3# Drake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Patterson! Patterson regains half guard.#SUB# Drake has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Patterson defend it? Drake steps over the head and cranks it - Patterson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Drake! Our winner, Jake Drake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BFC FN 1: Lehma vs. Schiff
Date: May 04, 2020 |
#R1# Drake moves out of range of the strikes. A low kick from Chow is predictable there #TD2# and Drake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chow! Chow is trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Drake is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chow looks calm but he's in trouble here. Drake gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chow is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Drake lets go of the hold and Chow can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Drake! Jake Drake took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2020 |
#R1# Drake staying out of range there. Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Crown Virus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Virus misses its intended target. Drake attempts a counter takedown but Virus avoids it well and moves away. Virus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake. Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Virus sprawls and moves away. Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virus.
A big left from Virus misses. Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake slips under a jab from Virus.#CL2# Virus instigates a clinch. #T1# Virus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake blocks an elbow strike from Virus.
#BC2# Virus breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Virus misses. Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virus. Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Virus throws a hook but Drake blocks it. Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Virus is quick to defend against it. Drake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Virus to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2# Virus instigates a clinch. Virus pushes Drake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Drake takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2# Virus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Virus manages to break the clinch.
Virus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sloppy strikes from Virus. Those never looked like landing. Virus wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance. Drake defending well as Virus loads up on a big left hand. Drake attempts a counter takedown but Virus avoids it well and moves away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Drake staying out of range there.#CL2# Virus instigates a clinch. Virus lands a nice uppercut.#T3# Virus lands a nice uppercut. Virus throws an elbow that misses.
Virus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards. Virus misses with some punches.
Virus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2# Virus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Virus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks. Virus throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virus throws out the jab. Drake feinted with a counter takedown. Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Good exchange - Virus coming out on top.#T4# Virus misses with a looping left. Virus looks winded! Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virus. Virus throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease. Drake blocks a jab. Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Virus sprawls and moves away. Drake slips a straight right by Virus. Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown. A big right from Virus misses. Virus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake. Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crown Virus dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Virus misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming. Drake defending well as Virus loads up on a big left hand. Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Virus just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Virus gets a clinch. Drake tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
Virus lands a nice elbow from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Virus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Virus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Virus throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot. Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Virus missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Drake ducks under a wild hook from Virus. Drake feinted with a counter takedown. Virus swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Virus looks to throw the jab but Drake is out of range. Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Virus sprawls and moves away. Virus throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it. Virus jabbing away but nothing is landing. Virus is breathing heavily. Drake slips under a jab from Virus. Drake attempts a counter takedown but Virus avoids it well and moves away. Virus throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Virus tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range. Drake feinted with a counter takedown. Virus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Virus tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it. Jake Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Virus sprawls and moves away. Virus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Virus misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely. Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Drake slips under a jab from Virus. Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Virus misses with a looping right. Drake walks into a jab.#T3# Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Drake attempts a counter takedown but Virus avoids it well and moves away. Virus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Virus. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet. Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Virus is quick to defend against it. Drake defending well as Virus loads up on a big left hand. Virus misses with a straight right. Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Virus throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it. Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Virus misses the jab. Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#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. Virus throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily. Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Virus sprawls and moves away. Virus throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake. Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Virus is quick to defend against it. Virus moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off. Drake defending well as Virus loads up on a big left hand. Virus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center. Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Virus sprawls and moves away. Drake moves out of range as Virus strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Virus misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Drake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drake. #SUB# Drake drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Drake as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Virus screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Drake! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jake Drake!
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