Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KoF:IW - Manivong X Okongwu
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kennedy defending well as Drnold loads up on a big left hand.
Drnold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Drnold.
A little jabbing left from Drnold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drnold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Sam Drnold has been cut.
Drnold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drnold throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy throwing a counter right hand but Drnold manages to avoid it.
Drnold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kennedy tries to clinch up.
Drnold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drnold scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Drnold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drnold's waist but Drnold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennedy off to one side.
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drnold.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drnold.
Drnold keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Kennedy gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
Drnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Drnold avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the cage.
Drnold blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses.
Drnold prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drnold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drnold tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Kennedy stalling. #BC2#
Drnold breaks the clinch.
Kennedy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drnold if he has to take too many more of those.
Drnold throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drnold throws out the jab.
It looked like Kennedy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kennedy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drnold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kennedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kennedy with a nice calf kick.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Kennedy cracks a nice hook into Drnold's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drnold walks into a stiff left hand from Kennedy.
Drnold throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at Drnold's knee but Drnold avoids it well. #CL#
Kennedy clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drnold blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy prevents Drnold from breaking the clinch.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Kennedy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Drnold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Drnold throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kennedy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drnold in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Drnold misses the target.
Drnold throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Drnold moves out of range easily.
Drnold connects with a body shot.
Drnold is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kennedy rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Drnold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drnold misses the jab.
Kennedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drnold misses with a hook.
Drnold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
A little feinted left hand from Kennedy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drnold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drnold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kennedy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drnold lands a nice hook to Kennedy's body. Kennedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kennedy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drnold.#T4#
Drnold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy tests Drnold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drnold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drnold swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sam Drnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Drnold misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
Some bone on bone action there as Drnold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drnold misses with a left hand
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Drnold is having none of it.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Kennedy misses the target.
Drnold cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kennedy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
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 Conan Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Drnold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Kennedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drnold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drnold throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy looks to throw the jab but Drnold is out of range.
Drnold lands a nice looking body shot.
Drnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Kennedy.
Drnold throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Drnold.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Drnold moves out of range. #CL#
Kennedy clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy gets through Drnold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Kennedy. #T1#
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drnold's elbow.
Kennedy controlling the action here for a moment.
Drnold is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennedy has double underhooks.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Kennedy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Drnold avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the cage.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Drnold blocks an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Drnold in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kennedy has Drnold pressed against the cage, preventing Drnold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Drnold.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drnold's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Drnold backwards.
Drnold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Drnold blocks it.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy stalling the fight.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking to control Drnold's arms but Drnold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kennedy has his back to the cage. #T3#
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drnold is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennedy has double underhooks.
Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy stalling the fight. #BC2#
Drnold manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drnold.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drnold missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kennedy misses with some punches. #T4#
Kennedy presses Drnold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
A punch combination from Drnold misses.
Sam Drnold seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drnold, pushing him back against the cage.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Drnold controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Drnold controls the action.
Kennedy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drnold is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
Drnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Kennedy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Drnold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drnold jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drnold scores with a punch to the head.
Drnold avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Drnold moves out of range easily.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but Drnold is avoiding it.
Drnold throws a good cross that connects.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Drnold avoids them all with ease.
Drnold throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
A jab from Drnold misses.
Drnold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
A big left from Drnold misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold misses the shot to the body.
Drnold keeps the fight on the outside.
Drnold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drnold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Kennedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drnold.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Drnold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Drnold.
A solid body kick from Kennedy.
Drnold moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.
Drnold throws a hook to the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy slips under a jab.
Drnold misses with a lunging right hand
and Drnold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drnold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kennedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drnold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kennedy.
Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but Drnold pushes him off.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Drnold throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Kennedy moves out of range as Drnold strikes.
Drnold misses with a straight right. #T2#
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
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!#CL#
Kennedy clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Drnold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Conan Kennedy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drnold misses with some punches.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
A hook to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Drnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
Drnold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kennedy tries to work over Drnold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drnold can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kennedy blocking some punches. #BC#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drnold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kennedy throws a head kick that half lands.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drnold throws a hook to the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drnold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kennedy tries to clinch up but Drnold circles away and keeps his distance.
Kennedy tries to clinch up.
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Drnold is just out of range.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Drnold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Drnold - just one landing. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sam Drnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drnold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kennedy at a distance.
Drnold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drnold. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kennedy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drnold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Conan Kennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Kennedy clinches up against the cage.
Drnold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Drnold is trying to break free.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drnold backwards.
Drnold prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Drnold tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage.
Drnold working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Drnold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy thuds his right hand into Drnold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conan Kennedy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennedy, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sam Drnold!

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XXX
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drnold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wang swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drnold cracks Wang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Wang misses.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Drnold.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Drnold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wang jabs Drnold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drnold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Wang.
Drnold misses with a looping left.
Drnold takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that Wang 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.
Drnold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang scores with a jab. Drnold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drnold on the side of the head. #T1#
Drnold just misses with a punch to the body.
Drnold throws a hook to the side of Wang's head but Wang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Drnold misses with a hook
and Wang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam Drnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drnold lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drnold missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Drnold lands a jab to Wang's midsection.
Drnold swings widly with a right hand
and Wang counters with a straight right hand.
Wang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Wang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Drnold does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drnold. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Drnold is just out of range.
Drnold misses the body punch
and Wang counters with a left and a right that stings Drnold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Wang lands a really nice looking cross but Drnold seems unphased.
Wang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Wang.#T2#
A slow jab from Drnold misses its intended target.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drnold.
Drnold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Drnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang lands with a cross.
A big left from Wang misses.
Drnold looks to throw the jab but Wang is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Wang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Wang thinks about the counter body kick.
Wang blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
Wang scores with a jab. Drnold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Drnold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wang! But no joy.
Wang with a nice calf kick.
Drnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drnold is looking to wear down Wang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Wang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Drnold slips under a jab.
Drnold swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang lands with a cross.
A jab from Drnold misses.
Drnold takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Drnold moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wang takes a swing at Drnold's ribcage but misses.
Wang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wang misses with a straight left.
Drnold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wang.
Wang is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Wang defending well as Drnold loads up on a big left hand.
Drnold swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang lands with an overhand left.
Drnold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Wang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drnold is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wang's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drnold.
A swing and a miss from Drnold.
Wang misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Drnold misses the target.
Wang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drnold in his tracks.
Wang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drnold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drnold takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Wang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drnold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Drnold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
The fighters circling - Drnold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drnold.
Drnold misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang misses with an uppercut. Drnold saw that one coming.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Drnold.
Drnold lands a jab to Wang's midsection.
Wang digs a good hook to Drnold's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tian Wang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wang avoids the body shot from Drnold.
Drnold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drnold takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Wang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drnold to score with a decent uppercut.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Drnold's shoulder, as Drnold tries to avoid the shot.
Drnold connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Drnold's head back.
Wang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drnold.
Wang lands a head shot.
Drnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drnold scores with a shot to the body.
Wang avoids the body shot from Drnold.
Drnold is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drnold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drnold moves out of range of the body kick from Wang.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Drnold.
Drnold just misses with a punch to the body.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Drnold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wang finds it's way round the side to connect with Drnold's head. #T1#
Drnold blocks a jab.
Drnold tries to move into range but Wang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drnold throws a shot to the body.
Wang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drnold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tian Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drnold lands a glancing blow to the side of Wang's head.
Drnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Wang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wang moves out of range of the strikes.
Drnold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wang dips to his left and cracks Drnold with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drnold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drnold swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wang throws a low kick but Drnold avoids it.#T2#
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Drnold scores with a body shot.
Wang lands a body shot.
Drnold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drnold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drnold takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Drnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang scores with a one two! Drnold had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Drnold throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Drnold throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
Wang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drnold.
Wang connects with a jab.
Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drnold.
A counter left hand to the body from Drnold misses its target.#T3#
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drnold on the side of the head.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Wang catches Drnold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Drnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Drnold is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drnold. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drnold digs a good body shot into Wang's ribs.
Drnold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drnold clobbers Wang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drnold misses with an uppercut. Wang saw that one coming.
Drnold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drnold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wang lands a nice hook to Drnold's body. Drnold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drnold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drnold scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Drnold. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drnold throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang lands with an uppercut that bounces Drnold off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wang.
Drnold misses with a looping left.
Wang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drnold on the side of the head.
Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drnold loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
Drnold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
A counter left hand to the body from Drnold misses its target.
Drnold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drnold misses with a shot to the body
and Wang counters with a straight right hand.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Drnold's shoulder, as Drnold tries to avoid the shot.
Wang tests Drnold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Drnold misses the target.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drnold manages to avoid it.
Wang avoids the body shot from Drnold.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Drnold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tian Wang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wang scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Drnold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Wang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drnold.
Drnold just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Wang finds it's way through Drnold's defenses.
Drnold lands a head shot.
Drnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drnold misses with a left hand
enabling Wang to counter with a crisp jab.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang swings for the body but Drnold moves out of range.
Wang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drnold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drnold is looking to counter punch.
Wang throws a body kick that misses.
Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Drnold.
Wang cracks Drnold with a good jab.
Drnold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Drnold is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang. #T1#
Drnold slips under a jab from Wang.
Drnold moves out of range as Wang strikes.
Drnold throws a big counter combination but Wang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Drnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
It seemed like Wang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drnold just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drnold. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang tries to clinch but Drnold moves out of range.
Drnold walks into a stiff left hand from Wang.
Drnold takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang throws a good cross that connects.
Wang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drnold was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Wang looks to land a right hand but Drnold moved out of range.#CL2#
Wang forces Drnold back against the cage and clinches.
Wang tries a body shot but Drnold blocks it.
Wang misses with some punches.
Wang lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drnold.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drnold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Drnold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang moves out of range as Drnold strikes.
A jab from Wang misses.
Drnold takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang throws a body punch but Drnold moves out of range.
Drnold just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Drnold scores with a body shot.
Drnold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drnold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drnold lands a right hook to the body.
Drnold throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wang counters with an outside leg kick.
Donk. Wang catches Drnold right on the button with a cross.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang wants to land a leg kick but Drnold is out of range.
Drnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Wang.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang lands a jab to Drnold's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang avoids the body shot from Drnold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wang! But no joy.
Drnold throws a hook but Wang avoids it easily.
Drnold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sam Drnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wang closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Wang has managed to clinch.
Wang gets through Drnold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wang keeps control of Drnold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wang lands with a right to the head.
Wang lands a body punch.
Wang has a couple of punches blocked by Drnold.
Drnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Drnold misses with the head strike.
Drnold misses with the head strike.
Drnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
Drnold takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tian Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XVII
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Drnold throws a looping overhand right but Almeida ducks down to avoid it.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.#TD#
Drnold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Drnold keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drnold wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Drnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida stopping the sweep attempt from Drnold.
Drnold keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts inform us that Drnold has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Almeida wants to control from the top but Drnold keeps moving.
Almeida passes Drnold's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Almeida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drnold sees it coming and defends easily.
Drnold is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Almeida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drnold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Almeida is keen to just control but Drnold is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Almeida prevents Drnold from improving his position.#SUB#
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drnold defends it well.
Almeida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drnold keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Drnold is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeida. #SUB#
Almeida wants to work for an arm triangle but Drnold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Drnold tries to get to full guard but Almeida has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drnold stuffs the takedown attempt from Almeida. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet.
Drnold digs a good body shot into Almeida's ribs.
Almeida shoots in for a double leg but Drnold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drnold misses the shot to the body.
Almeida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drnold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almeida.
Almeida throwing a counter right hand but Drnold manages to avoid it.
A cross from Drnold lands.
Drnold works Almeida's body with a nice hook.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Almeida fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Drnold lands a body shot.
Almeida needs to keep his hands up - Drnold had a free shot at his head there.
Drnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
The fighters circling - Drnold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almeida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drnold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida darts in looking for a takedown but Drnold gets double underhooks and turns Almeida into the cage.
Almeida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drnold prevents it. #BC2#
Drnold breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Drnold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Drnold thuds a left hand into Almeida's body.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Drnold just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida darts in looking for a takedown but Drnold gets double underhooks and turns Almeida into the cage.
Almeida wants to take the fight to the mat but Drnold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Drnold manages to break the clinch.
Drnold misses with a few strikes there.
Drnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Drnold shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Drnold misses with an uppercut. Almeida saw that one coming.
Drnold throws a body punch but Almeida moves out of range.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Drnold is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Almeida rather than just go for the knockout.
Drnold cracks Almeida with an open hand slap.
No luck for Almeida with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Drnold throws a body punch but Almeida moves out of range.
Almeida avoids the body shot from Drnold.
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Drnold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Drnold loads up on a big right hand but Almeida slips the punch.
Drnold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Almeida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Almeida moves out of range as Drnold strikes.
Almeida tries to counter with a takedown but Drnold is quick to defend against it.
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drnold. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Drnold.
Drnold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drnold wants it to stay on the feet.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Drnold stuffs the takedown attempt from Almeida. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Drnold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drnold misses with an uppercut. Almeida saw that one coming.
A big right from Drnold misses.
Almeida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drnold avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drnold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drnold lands a body shot.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Drnold stuffs the takedown.
Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drnold.
Almeida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Drnold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam Drnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Drnold. No joy for Almeida on that attempt.
Drnold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Almeida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drnold's waist but Drnold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeida off to one side.
It seemed like Drnold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Almeida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Almeida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drnold defends it nicely.
Drnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Almeida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drnold defends it nicely.
Drnold dips to his left and cracks Almeida with an uppercut!
Drnold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Almeida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drnold.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Drnold.
A telegraphed right hand from Drnold misses the target.
Drnold swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range. #T4#
Almeida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drnold.
Almeida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida shoots in looking for a takedown but Drnold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Almeida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drnold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Almeida.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drnold scores with a hook.
Drnold connects with a nice looking jab.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Drnold.
Nice sprawl there from Drnold as Almeida shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Almeida.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Drnold lands a nice hook to Almeida's body. Almeida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Almeida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drnold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drnold swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Drnold 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Drnold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Almeida's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drnold.
Almeida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Almeida shoots in but no luck this time.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drnold takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Drnold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Almeida.
Drnold takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Drnold jabs Almeida right on the nose. Almeida blinks but takes it well.
Drnold missing with a left hand there. Almeida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold just misses with a punch to the body.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
Almeida on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drnold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almeida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drnold lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drnold lands with a right hand. #T1#
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Drnold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almeida seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Almeida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drnold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drnold lands a nice looking body shot.
Drnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.#TD#
Almeida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Almeida trying to control the action but Drnold is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Almeida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drnold is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Drnold trying to hold on to Almeida's head to control him but Almeida postures up. #SUB#
Drnold is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeida.
Almeida trying to control the action but Drnold is working from the bottom.
Drnold wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Almeida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drnold has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Almeida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drnold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almeida. #SUB#
Almeida seems to be working for a kimura but Drnold defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Almeida is looking for a kimura but Drnold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Almeida to get the leverage.
Sam Drnold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drnold is looking to control Almeida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drnold avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Almeida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drnold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Almeida with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Garry Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drnold lands a really nice looking cross but Almeida seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Drnold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drnold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Drnold!

Event: KoF:IW Underground II
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Drnold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drnold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drnold digs a good hook to Murray's body.
We've been told by Murray's head coaches at Power Plant MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drnold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murray doesn't seem bothered though.
Drnold throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drnold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam Drnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drnold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drnold is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murray rather than just go for the knockout.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Drnold lands with an overhand left.
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!
Drnold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drnold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drnold lands a right hook to the body.
Drnold thuds a left hand into Murray's body.#CL#
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Drnold.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drnold's elbow. #T1#
Murray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drnold.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Drnold uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Drnold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murray avoids the body shot from Drnold.
Drnold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
Drnold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray wants to clinch.
It seemed like Drnold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray shoots in for a double leg but Drnold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drnold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Nice cross by Drnold.
Drnold connects with a looping right hand.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drnold just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurray.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drnold throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drnold thuds his right hand into Murray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Murray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Murray tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murray has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drnold is trying to get back to half guard.
Murray is trying to ground and pound but Drnold uses the momentary lack of control by Murray to regain half guard. #SUB#
Murray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Drnold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murray's back!
Murray wants to escape the position.
Drnold gets his hands free as Murray looks to control.
Murray tries to break free.
Murray wants to control his opponent's hands but Drnold gets his hands free.
Drnold is hanging on to Murray's back as he tries to escape.
Murray trying to control the position but Drnold manages to sink in the hooks.
Murray tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Murray tries to hold on but Drnold postures up.
Murray slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Murray actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Murray looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Drnold pushes past his half guard into mount!
Drnold controlling from the full mount.
Murray tries to reverse the position but Drnold maintains control.
Murray wants to hold on but Drnold pushes him away.
Drnold controlling from the full mount.
Murray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Drnold dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drnold blocks a head kick by Murray.
Drnold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drnold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murray's head backwards.
Drnold throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray throws a head kick but Drnold moves out of range.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Drnold scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Drnold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murray doesn't seem bothered though.
Drnold keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Murray looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drnold is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Murray is trying to get an arm triangle but Drnold is defending well.
Drnold is not content to let Murray control the position. #SUB#
Murray swings around for an armbar but Drnold sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murray's guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Murray looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drnold has picked Murray up and slammed him! Murray can't keep hold of the triangle and Drnold manages to pass to side control!
Drnold takes a little break here. Murray wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Murray tries to buck Drnold off but Drnold is having none of it.
Drnold 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 Murray's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray tries to buck Drnold off but Drnold is having none of it.
Drnold remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Murray is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Drnold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Murray is trying to get back to half guard.
Murray is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murray looking for a sweep but Drnold has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Murray working to try and regain half guard.
Murray sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Murray wants to get back to full guard.
Sam Drnold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drnold is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray trying to hold on to Drnold's head to control him but Drnold postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Drnold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Drnold scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Murray, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drnold cracks Murray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drnold lands with a nice body punch.
Drnold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jack Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drnold lands a slapping body shot.
Drnold scores with a jab. Murray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray shoots in and drives through. Drnold sprawls well.
Drnold lands with a cross.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Drnold takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Murray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drnold jabs at Murray's body.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Sam Drnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Drnold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray feinted with a counter takedown.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drnold tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drnold to the ground. Drnold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but Drnold pushes him off.
Drnold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drnold scores with a jab to the body.
Drnold swats away the attempt to clinch by Murray.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drnold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from Drnold lands.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drnold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drnold lands a glancing blow to the side of Murray's head.
Murray takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Drnold sizes up Murray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drnold scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drnold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murray. Murray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Murray is rocked!
Drnold steps in with a hook that catches Murray right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Drnold follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Murray looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Drnold!
Jack Murray was interviewed post fight and said 'Whatever mate, I'm over it but I'll be back at it again soon enough.'.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XI
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drnold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panic lands with a cross.
Panic misses the shot to the body.
Drnold cracks Panic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Panic looks to land a left hand but Drnold moved out of range nicely.
Panic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drnold manages to avoid it.
Panic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drnold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Panic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panic misses with an uppercut. Drnold saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic moves out of range as Drnold strikes.
Panic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drnold lands a body shot.
Panic with a nice cross.
Drnold takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drnold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panic connects with the punch.
Panic scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Drnold has been cut.
Drnold moves out of range as Panic strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Panic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panic.#ROC2#Drnold is rocked!
Panic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Drnold. Panic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drnold scores with a shot to the body.
Panic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drnold.
Panic misses with a wild body shot.
Drnold misses the shot to the body.
Panic thuds his right hand into Drnold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Drnold misses with a straight left.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drnold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drnold slips a jab from Panic.
Drnold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drnold misses with a double jab.
Panic misses the jab.
Panic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drnold.
Drnold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panic on the side of the head.
Panic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic scores with a jab to the head.
Drnold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Panic.
Oh Drnold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panic throws out a loose jab but Drnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drnold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Panic moves out of range as Drnold strikes.
Drnold seems to have got his legs back now.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drnold.
Drnold misses the shot to the body.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Panic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panic throws a shot from downtown. Drnold moves away and avoids it.
Panic throws a lazy right hand but Drnold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panic lands a leg kick that knocks Drnold off balance momentarily.
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panic was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold is looking to wear down Panic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drnold moves out of range of the strikes.
Drnold walks into a straight right hand from Panic.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panic was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Good shot there by Panic.
Good exchange - Drnold coming out on top.
Sam Drnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drnold. Panic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drnold on the side of the head.
Panic lands with a right hand. #T3#
Drnold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Panic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panic walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Drnold drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Panic swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Drnold's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satanic Panic! Satanic Panic retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Satanic Panic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KoF: IW Devil's Night
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drnold slips under a jab from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a lunging right hand
and Drnold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferkingstad clobbers Drnold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Drnold has been cut.
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drnold.
It looked like Drnold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferkingstad.
A jab from Ferkingstad finds it's way through Drnold's defenses. #KD2#
Ferkingstad cracks Drnold with an uppercut from hell and Drnold crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Ferkingstad's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Drnold is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad won't allow Drnold to sweep him here.
Ferkingstad forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is looking for a kimura here.
Ferkingstad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Ferkingstad is looking to work his way around to Drnold's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drnold turns into him and now he's in Ferkingstad's guard. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad has his foot on Drnold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drnold works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Drnold avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Drnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferkingstad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drnold has managed to get both his arms back between Ferkingstad's legs - danger averted.
Drnold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drnold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferkingstad on the ground.
Ferkingstad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferkingstad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drnold controls the pace.
Ferkingstad looking to control. #T3#
Drnold stays in close to Ferkingstad's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drnold defends well.#SUB2#
Ferkingstad working for a triangle but Drnold defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform us that Ferkingstad has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Drnold forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Ferkingstad works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ferkingstad is tightening it up a little... Drnold has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Drnold reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Drnold taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ferkingstad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws VII
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drnold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gadzhimagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Sam Drnold has been cut.
Drnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Drnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gadzhimagomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gadzhimagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drnold avoids the head kick by Gadzhimagomedov.
Gadzhimagomedov misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Gadzhimagomedov.
Gadzhimagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drnold.
Gadzhimagomedov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Drnold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gadzhimagomedov did well to prevent Drnold getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drnold is trying to control the action in half guard but Gadzhimagomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to roll over but Drnold keeps him under control.#SUB#
Drnold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to control Drnold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gadzhimagomedov avoid being mounted?#T1#
Drnold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gadzhimagomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Drnold is working for a submission of some sort.
Gadzhimagomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drnold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadzhimagomedov is trying to keep Drnold in close.
Gadzhimagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gadzhimagomedov moves nicely into side control.
Drnold is trying to control Gadzhimagomedov's posture but Gadzhimagomedov avoids it. #SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Drnold tries to buck Gadzhimagomedov off but Gadzhimagomedov is having none of it.
Drnold is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gadzhimagomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Drnold is trying to escape the mount.
Gadzhimagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drnold is trying desperately to improve position.
Gadzhimagomedov mounts Drnold! Really nice guard pass there! #T3#
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control but Drnold is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drnold is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drnold has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to control but Drnold wriggling away. #T4##SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drnold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drnold is controlling an arm, preventing Gadzhimagomedov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Drnold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drnold is working hard here to advance position.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to control the pace but Drnold is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drnold turns into him and now he's in Gadzhimagomedov's guard.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Drnold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Drnold misses the body punch
and Gadzhimagomedov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drnold's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from Drnold misses
and Gadzhimagomedov counters with a good low kick that Drnold was not able to check.
Gadzhimagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gadzhimagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gadzhimagomedov's coach down at Clinical - Private was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gadzhimagomedov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a head kick but Drnold moves out of range.
Drnold changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gadzhimagomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drnold is out of range and Gadzhimagomedov settles back down.
Drnold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gadzhimagomedov's waist but Gadzhimagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drnold off to one side.
Drnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drnold misses the shot to the body.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Drnold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD#
Drnold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gadzhimagomedov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drnold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drnold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drnold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Drnold working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov is looking for a triangle but Drnold pushes his legs off easily.
Drnold is in close to Gadzhimagomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drnold is aware though and is defending well.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gadzhimagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drnold.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drnold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadzhimagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drnold cracks Gadzhimagomedov with a solid left hand.
Drnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Drnold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drnold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drnold preventing the sweep.
Gadzhimagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gadzhimagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Drnold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drnold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drnold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drnold preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drnold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drnold postures up and lands a big shot to Gadzhimagomedov's brow.
Sam Drnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drnold cracks Gadzhimagomedov with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drnold won't allow Gadzhimagomedov to sweep him here.
Drnold postures up in Gadzhimagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Gadzhimagomedov blocks it.
Drnold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Drnold drops back looking for a leg! Gadzhimagomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gadzhimagomedov manages to kick Drnold off! Drnold jumps back into Gadzhimagomedov's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drnold defends it easily.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to control.
Drnold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gadzhimagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drnold manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gadzhimagomedov passes Drnold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drnold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drnold tries to get out of the position.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Drnold defends it. #T4#
Drnold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gadzhimagomedov is working away from the top position though.
Drnold tries to get to full guard but Gadzhimagomedov has control of the leg.
Drnold trying to hold on to Gadzhimagomedov's head to control him but Gadzhimagomedov postures up.
Drnold tries to roll over but Gadzhimagomedov keeps him under control.
Gadzhimagomedov uses his free foot to push down on Drnold's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drnold.
Drnold is desperately trying to improve his position but Gadzhimagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gadzhimagomedov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Drnold is in real trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Drnold's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gadzhimagomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Drnold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drnold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a wild body kick that Drnold sees coming a mile off.
Drnold blocks a head kick by Gadzhimagomedov.
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gadzhimagomedov manages to avoid it.#TD#
Drnold fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gadzhimagomedov sprawls well initially but Drnold persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Drnold thows a huge punch but Gadzhimagomedov dodges it nicely.
Drnold lands strikes from half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control here.
Drnold slips a nice elbow through Gadzhimagomedov's hands, connecting with Gadzhimagomedov's forehead.
Drnold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gadzhimagomedov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking for a sweep. Drnold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gadzhimagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drnold is in close to Gadzhimagomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Drnold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drnold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Drnold drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gadzhimagomedov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gadzhimagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Drnold is retaining full guard.
Drnold seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gadzhimagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to control but Drnold is keeping him busy.
Drnold trying to control but Gadzhimagomedov postures up.
Gadzhimagomedov prevents Drnold from improving his position.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to pass the guard but Drnold is defending well. #T2#
Drnold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Drnold is squirming around, avoiding Gadzhimagomedov's attempts to control the action.
Drnold tries to reverse the position but Gadzhimagomedov maintains control.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to control but Drnold wriggling away.
Drnold is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Gadzhimagomedov tries to control but Drnold wriggling away.
Drnold looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Drnold tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Drnold taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws III
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drnold slips a jab from Keji.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keji.
Drnold lands a jab.
Keji throws a lazy right hand but Drnold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drnold shoots in but no luck this time.
Keji changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Keji throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Drnold counters with a single leg into guard. Keji didn't expect that.
Drnold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drnold throws a big elbow that misses.
Drnold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Keji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji has momentary wrist control but Drnold slips an elbow through the middle.
Drnold distracts Keji with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drnold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drnold throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Keji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drnold.
Keji definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drnold trying to control but Keji is working from the bottom.
Drnold is looking to work some ground and pound but Keji has wrist control.
Drnold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drnold stands and throws Keji's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Keji is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Drnold working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drnold working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#Keji is rocked!#SUB2#
Drnold thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Drnold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keji is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Drnold working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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!#SUB2#
Drnold has an Americana. Keji didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Drnold is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Drnold hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sam Drnold!

Event: KoF: Golden Claws I Part 2
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drnold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kerns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Drnold counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kerns won't be happy with that.
Drnold scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kerns to see if he's OK.
Drnold lands some shots froms side control.
Drnold lands some shots froms side control.
Drnold advances to full mount.
Drnold postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kerns looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#Kerns is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drnold lands a big shot to the head and Kerns winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sam Drnold!

Event: King of Fighters: Round Six
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drnold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yan somewhat.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yan was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yan misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Drnold counters with a shoot takedown. Yan fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drnold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drnold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drnold throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Drnold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drnold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Yan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drnold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drnold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drnold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drnold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yan wants to stand but Drnold is controlling the position.
Yan is breathing heavily.
Drnold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drnold scoring with some ground and pound.
Drnold gets to his feet and stands over Yan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Yan felt that one! Drnold unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Yan from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Drnold!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drnold tries a head kick but it misses.

Drnold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Drnold can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drnold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drnold won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Drnold has his hands clasped together around Lee's back. He's all about the action.
Lee passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold can't escape the position.
Drnold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drnold is trying to escape the mount.

Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Drnold is in no mood to give up.
Drnold is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Drnold just holding on.
Drnold working to try and regain half guard.
Lee wants to control the pace but Drnold is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing that Lee has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Drnold tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drnold just holding on.
Drnold is working to get back to half guard.
Drnold looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Drnold is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lee has hold of Drnold's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drnold manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drnold tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drnold prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Drnold is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drnold blocking the ground and pound.
Drnold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drnold tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drnold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drnold working to try and regain half guard.
Drnold wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Drnold might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drnold working to try and regain half guard.
Lee looking to control but Drnold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drnold wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Drnold is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lee is staying active.
Lee landing shots from mount.
Drnold is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drnold reaches up and holds on to Lee to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drnold tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drnold tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Drnold misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a lazy head kick

and Drnold counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Drnold 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.
Drnold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Drnold is having none of it.
Drnold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drnold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Drnold cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Drnold 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.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drnold's guard.

Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drnold can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drnold wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Drnold managing to control the position.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Drnold.
Lee trying to control but Drnold is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lee is looking to stand up but Drnold won't let him.
Drnold controlling the position.
Drnold wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Drnold tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drnold's half guard.
Drnold is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drnold misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Drnold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Drnold wants to get back to full guard.
Drnold keeps trying to improve his position.
Drnold is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
Drnold wants to get back to full guard.
Pedro Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drnold is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Lee prevents Drnold from improving his position.
Drnold is trying is best to control the position here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drnold!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drnold tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Drnold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Drnold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drnold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Drnold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Drnold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drnold is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee wants to control but Drnold is keeping him busy.
Drnold is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drnold sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand but Drnold has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Drnold is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Drnold wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control.
Drnold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Drnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drnold is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I wouldn't like to be where Drnold is right now.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drnold's legs.
Drnold keeping his opponent close.
Drnold is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Drnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drnold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drnold is trying to get back to half guard.
Drnold keeping his opponent close.
Drnold is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drnold keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drnold can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Drnold going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Drnold is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Drnold is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Lee!
Pedro Lee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2020

#R1#
Drnold goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Cabrera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drnold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drnold gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drnold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabrera controlling from the full mount.
Cabrera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Drnold hang on?
Cabrera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Drnold tries to reverse the position but Cabrera maintains control.#SUB#
Cabrera looking to secure an arm triangle but Drnold defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drnold wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Drnold defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Drnold right now. #T1#
Cabrera trying to control.#SUB#
Cabrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Drnold defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Drnold covering up well and avoiding damage.
Cabrera struggling to keep hold of the position.
Drnold trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cabrera controlling well, preventing Drnold from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera struggling to keep hold of the position. #T2#
Cabrera keeps control of the position as Drnold tries to break free.
Cabrera trying to control.
Cabrera throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
I really don't envy Drnold right now.
Drnold trying to control the action but Cabrera just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Cabrera tightening his grip on Drnold, looking for the choke.
Drnold is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Cabrera lands shots from the back.
Drnold tries to roll but Cabrera sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drnold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cabrera 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.#SUB#
Cabrera is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cabrera keeps control of the position as Drnold tries to break free.
Cabrera is not going to allow Drnold to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Drnold tries to break free.
Cabrera trying to control.
Cabrera trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drnold doesn't escape.
Drnold rolls, trying to escape but Cabrera keeps control of the position.
Cabrera controls the position.
Drnold tries to roll but Cabrera sticks to his back.
Drnold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera not allowing Drnold to control his hands. #SUB#
Drnold is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cabrera gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Drnold gets caught flat footed, as Cabrera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drnold trying to control the position.
Drnold working a defensive guard but Cabrera manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Cabrera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cabrera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Drnold is working from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Drnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabrera wants to control but Drnold is keeping him busy.
Drnold wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Drnold is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Drnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drnold tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it.
Drnold is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera wants to stand but Drnold is controlling his arm.
Cabrera working away.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Drnold tries for a takedown but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drnold can do to turn this around?
Cabrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cabrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Drnold counters with a single leg into guard. Cabrera didn't expect that.
Cabrera throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Drnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Cabrera controlling Drnold's posture.
Drnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drnold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drnold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Drnold is proving a slippery customer.
Cabrera 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.
Drnold looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Felipe Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drnold wants to hit a sweep here but Cabrera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drnold there! #T4#
Drnold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cabrera working Drnold over with strikes here.
Cabrera is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB#
Cabrera is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drnold to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drnold shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera controlling the position easily from mount.
Drnold is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Cabrera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Drnold misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Cabrera coming out on top.
Felipe Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Drnold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabrera tries to stand but Drnold is controlling from the bottom.
Drnold managing to control the position. #SUB#
Cabrera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Drnold is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up.
Drnold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A lazy body kick from Cabrera #TD2#
and Drnold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabrera's guard.
Drnold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Drnold controlling him for the moment.
Drnold looking to pass the guard.
Drnold is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drnold is in close to Cabrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drnold lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Drnold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drnold with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Drnold defends easily.
Drnold throws a strike but Cabrera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Drnold has Cabrera pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Drnold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera pushes down on Drnold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drnold is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Drnold is defending against the submission attempts here by Cabrera.
Drnold trying to control but Cabrera postures up.
Sam Drnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drnold preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cabrera wants to stand up but Drnold is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cabrera is trying to control. Drnold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Drnold counters with a shoot takedown. Cabrera fights it but they end up in guard.
Drnold stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
Felipe Cabrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabrera has momentary wrist control but Drnold slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Felipe Cabrera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabrera, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Cabrera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1##CL#
Ryuko has closed the distance and engaged Drnold in a clinch.
Ryuko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drnold up against the cage.
Ryuko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryuko lands an elbow inside that Drnold shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Drnold has been cut.
Drnold wants a takedown but no success here.
Drnold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryuko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryuko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drnold managing to block the knees to the body from Ryuko.
Ryuko misses with a knee to the head.
Ryuko struggles to land a body shot inside as Drnold controls his hands.
Drnold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nihat Ryuko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Drnold.#T1#
Drnold wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryuko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Drnold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryuko after a bit of a struggle.
Drnold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryuko prevents it.
Ryuko stalling in the clinch.
Ryuko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ryuko.
Ryuko taking a breather.
Ryuko gets underhooks to prevent Drnold's takedown attempt.
Ryuko prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2##BC#
Ryuko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryuko misses with a looping right.
Ryuko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drnold. That did some damage!
Ryuko tries to clinch but Drnold moves out of range.
Drnold moves out of range as Ryuko throws a body kick. #TD2#
Drnold looking to score a takedown here. Ryuko is defending well but Drnold drives through and ends up in Ryuko's guard.
Drnold controlling from the top position. #T3#
It looks like Drnold 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.
Drnold throws a strike but Ryuko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ryuko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ryuko being controlled here momentarily.
Ryuko trying to control the position from guard on top but Drnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drnold managing to control the position.
Ryuko passes into half guard.
Drnold tries to get to full guard but Ryuko has control of the leg.
Drnold controlling the position for now.
Ryuko is trying to control the action in half guard but Drnold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryuko prevents Drnold from improving his position.#SU#
Ryuko decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nihat Ryuko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Drnold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Ryuko gets caught napping as Drnold dives in and scores a takedown. Ryuko manages to retain guard.
Drnold looking to pass the guard.
Ryuko being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryuko trying to keep a closed guard but Drnold is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold stays in close to Ryuko's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Drnold 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.#T1#
Ryuko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drnold's guard. #REVR#
Drnold looking for a sweep. Not yet Drnold, not yet.
Ryuko throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryuko being controlled here momentarily.
Drnold keeping moving, preventing Ryuko from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryuko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drnold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Drnold pulls Ryuko in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryuko from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Drnold fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ryuko sprawls well initially but Drnold persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sam Drnold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryuko trying to control here.
Drnold is looking to advance position but Ryuko won't allow it. #T3#
Nice strikes from Drnold there.
Drnold controlling the action here.
Ryuko trying to control but Drnold postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Ryuko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nihat Ryuko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drnold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryuko.
Ryuko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drnold can do to turn this around?
Drnold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryuko but Ryuko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryuko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nihat Ryuko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryuko is looking to clinch but Drnold is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Drnold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Drnold tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nihat Ryuko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Drnold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Drnold gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Ryuko throws Drnold to one side and escapes!
Ryuko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryuko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drnold. That did some damage!
Drnold checks the leg kick.
Drnold takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryuko wants to clinch#TD2#
and Drnold counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryuko won't be happy with that.
Drnold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Ryuko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drnold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drnold controlling the pace. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ryuko looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drnold fails with the takedown.#CL#
Ryuko has Drnold up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryuko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drnold. #TD2#
Drnold wants the takedown. Ryuko is fighting it off but Drnold persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ryuko's guard against the cage.#ES#
Ryuko has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Drnold is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Drnold is trying to drag Ryuko to the mat but Ryuko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drnold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nihat Ryuko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Drnold.
Ryuko is pressed up against the cage. Drnold has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ryuko down to the mat. Ryuko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nihat Ryuko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drnold swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryuko.
Drnold wants to clinch up but Ryuko keeps it at a distance.
Sam Drnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ryuko scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryuko wants to clinch#TD2#
and Drnold counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ryuko wants to control but Drnold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drnold controlling the pace.
Drnold drops an elbow to the side of Ryuko's head.
Ryuko gets full guard.
Drnold is stalling in the full guard.
Drnold throws an elbow that misses. Ryuko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drnold's guard. Nice move by Ryuko!#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Nihat Ryuko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryuko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nihat Ryuko!

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