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Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024
#R1#
Drake throws a lazy head kick
and Mukunzi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Drake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mukunzi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mukunzi tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.
Mukunzi is working hard here to advance position.
Mukunzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Drake misses with the ground and pound.
Mukunzi is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mukunzi is looking to escape.
Mukunzi is not content to let Drake control the position.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Mukunzi gets full guard.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Mukunzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukunzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mukunzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Mukunzi blocks nicely.
Mukunzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mukunzi tries to get out of the position.
Drake passes Mukunzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mukunzi taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drake working Mukunzi over with strikes.
Mukunzi is looking to improve his position.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mukunzi trying to control here.
Drake is stalling here. Mukunzi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Drake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mukunzi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Mukunzi happy to just control the position for now.
Mukunzi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Drake is looking to regain half guard here but Mukunzi keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Drake is looking for a sweep.
Drake sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Mukunzi sits in half guard.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mukunzi trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
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#
Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drake digs a good hook to Mukunzi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Mukunzi moves away from the strike by Drake.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi takes one to the chin there.
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown. Mukunzi tries to sprawl out of it but Drake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mukunzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake staying out of range there.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake misses with a straight left. #T1##TD2#
Drake looking to score a takedown here. Mukunzi is defending well but Drake drives through and ends up in Mukunzi's guard.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Mukunzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mukunzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Mukunzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Mukunzi is trying to keep Drake in close.
Drake trying to control but Mukunzi is working from the bottom.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake looking to sit in guard and control but Mukunzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mukunzi won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Drake seems keen to control Mukunzi's posture.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mukunzi defending well though.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drake looks to land a strike but Mukunzi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mukunzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drake won't allow Mukunzi to get back to his feet.
Drake scoring with some ground and pound.
Mukunzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mukunzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there. #T4#
Drake 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.
Drake won't allow Mukunzi to sweep him here.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukunzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Mukunzi.
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
Drake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Drake.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi.
Drake tries to move into range but Mukunzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Mukunzi. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Drake misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mukunzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Drake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mukunzi back to the cage. Drake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Drake throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake misses with a combination
and Mukunzi counters with a leg kick.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Drake checks a low kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
Drake throws a series of punches but Mukunzi avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2     
Date:   Mar 02, 2024
#R1#
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Rocksaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake avoids the body shot from Rocksaw.
Drake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
And Rocksaw counters with a quick kick to the body but Drake blocks it.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rocksaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Drake is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Drake tries for a takedown but Rocksaw circles away easily
and Rocksaw counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake feints the counter takedown.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Drake throws a right hand that Rocksaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocksaw also avoids with ease.#T1##TD#
Rocksaw gets a double leg takedown into Drake's guard.
Rocksaw scoring with some ground and pound.
Rocksaw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drake looking to control.
Rocksaw scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Rocksaw preventing the sweep.
Rocksaw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drake's head.
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Rocksaw is proving a slippery customer.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.
Rocksaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake wants to sweep here but Rocksaw controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rocksaw.
Drake controlling Rocksaw's posture.
Rocksaw lands a couple of digs.
Rocksaw 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.
Rocksaw scoring with some ground and pound.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rocksaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Drake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Rocksaw blocks nicely.
Drake stays in close to Rocksaw's body and controls the position.
Rocksaw looking to control.
Drake throws a strike but Rocksaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rocksaw postures up in Drake's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
Rocksaw preventing the sweep.
Rocksaw throws an elbow that misses. Drake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rocksaw's guard. Nice move by Drake!#REVB##T4#
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocksaw has wrist control.
Drake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksaw is retaining full guard.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rocksaw landing with the ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Bobby Drake's cut even more.
We've been hearing that Rocksaw has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard. #REVB#
Drake postures up in Rocksaw's guard and throws a big left but Rocksaw blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramone Rocksaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
That's time! Rocksaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Drake tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocksaw fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drake just manages to avoid it.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Rocksaw is out of range.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake lands with a right hand.
Rocksaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Drake shoots in and bounces Rocksaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocksaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramone Rocksaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Drake wants to control from the top but Rocksaw keeps moving.
Rocksaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard. #REVR#
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocksaw manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rocksaw trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Rocksaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Rocksaw!#REVR##T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard. #REVB#
Drake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Rocksaw.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksaw is retaining full guard.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Rocksaw blocks nicely.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocksaw has wrist control.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drake looking to sit in guard and control but Rocksaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rocksaw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drake's head.#T4#
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocksaw's guard. #REVB#
Rocksaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocksaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drake is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
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#
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Rocksaw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Drake is looking for a sweep.
Rocksaw lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Drake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocksaw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rocksaw working the head and body with strikes.
Drake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drake.
Drake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drake looking to control. #T1#
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocksaw manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rocksaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake postures up in Rocksaw's guard and throws a big left but Rocksaw blocks it.
Drake throws a strike but Rocksaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rocksaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake wants to improve his position but instead Rocksaw has moved into half guard.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
Drake is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Drake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rocksaw has passed into side control.
Drake takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rocksaw scoring with punches from side control.
Drake tries to bench press Rocksaw off him but Rocksaw keeps the position.
Rocksaw grinds an elbow into Drake's temple. #CUT#Bobby Drake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Drake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ramone Rocksaw!
An intense looking Ramone Rocksaw took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Always gonna KO this guy'.

 

Event: SMASH: Rocksaw vs Khan     
Date:   Feb 04, 2024
#R1#
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Drake defending well as Swahn loads up on a big left hand.
Swahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swahn misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Drake.
Drake blocks a low kick nicely.
Swahn throws a leg kick #TD#
and Drake counters with a single leg into guard. Swahn didn't expect that.
Swahn working a defensive guard here.
Drake lands a couple of digs.
Drake lands a couple of digs.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swahn's head.
Swahn keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Swahn wants to stand but Drake is controlling the position. #T1#
Swahn has Drake pulled in close to control his posture.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swahn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him.
Drake 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.
Swahn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Drake prevents Swahn from getting back to his feet.
Swahn keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Swahn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swahn is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swahn loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake connects with a crisp jab.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake backing away here, and Swahn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Drake lands a head shot.
Swahn with a hook.
Swahn stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swahn looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Swahn throws out a leg kick but Drake moves out of range and Swahn only half commits.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swahn throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Drake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake slips a jab from Swahn.
Drake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swahn momentarily.
Drake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drake defending well as Swahn loads up on a big left hand.
Swahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swahn as he jumps to the side. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn misses with a leg kick.
Swahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Swahn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Drake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Swahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Swahn enables Drake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Swahn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swahn looking to control.
Swahn pulls Drake in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swahn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Swahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swahn counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Swahn misses.
Bobby Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Swahn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drake takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake throws a series of punches but Swahn moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Swahn throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake misses with a hook. Swahn ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Swahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swahn's waist but Swahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Drake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.#T1#
Swahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Drake feinted with a counter takedown.
Swahn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swahn lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake misses with a shot to the body
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake blocks a jab.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drake checks a leg kick.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swahn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Drake is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head.
Drake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drake dives in and grabs Swahn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swahn pushes down on Drake's head and hops out.#T2#
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swahn is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Swahn scores with a punch to the head.
Swahn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swahn circles away.
Swahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Swahn settles back down.
Drake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Swahn, which made it look bad. #T3#
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Swahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Swahn throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Swahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Drake throws a hook but Swahn avoids it easily.
Swahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oke Swahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake slips a jab from Swahn.
Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swahn tries to avoid it but Drake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swahn to the ground. Swahn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swahn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drake with a body shot.
Swahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake moves out of range as Swahn strikes.#T4#
Drake cracks Swahn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swahn throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake throws a sloppy body shot
and Swahn counters with an outside leg kick.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swahn.
Swahn wants to land a leg kick but Drake is out of range.
Swahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swahn throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Swahn lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Swahn.
Swahn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swahn jabs Drake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Swahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Drake misses the jab.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swahn. #TD#
Drake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swahn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bobby Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake is putting a hurting on Swahn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Swahn struggling a bit here.
Swahn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drake.
Swahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Drake is controlling him well.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Swahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Swahn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake in side control, throwing shots but Swahn defends.
Drake working the head and body with strikes.
Swahn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drake has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Swahn wants to control but Drake postures up.
Drake lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Swahn down.
Swahn prevents Drake from improving position.
Swahn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Swahn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Drake tries to move to mount but Swahn blocks the move with his legs.
Drake working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Swahn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Swahn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Drake asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Drake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Swahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Drake tries to advance to mount but can't.
Swahn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drake connects with a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Drake are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Swahn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drake.
Drake scoring with punches and elbows.
Swahn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Drake working the ground and pound.#T4#
Drake scoring with punches from side control.
Swahn is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Swahn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drake.
Drake working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Drake wants to control but Swahn is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Swahn's face as Drake controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Drake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Swahn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drake's best efforts.
Swahn is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Canizares     
Date:   Jan 13, 2024
#R1#
A punch combination from Drake misses.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Ducreux misses with a low kick.
Ducreux swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Drake looking to score a takedown here. Ducreux is defending well but Drake drives through and ends up in Ducreux's guard.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake trying to control but Ducreux is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Ducreux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ducreux keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ducreux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Drake 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.
Ducreux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ducreux throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Drake closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ducreux's guard.
Ducreux being controlled here, momentarily.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake wants to control from the top but Ducreux keeps moving.
Ducreux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake throws a big elbow that misses.
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Ducreux.
Ducreux told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Drake is working Ducreux over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake throws a big elbow that misses.
Ducreux has Drake pulled in close to control his posture.
Ducreux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ducreux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drake controls the pace.
Drake wants to control from the top but Ducreux keeps moving.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A swing and a miss from Ducreux.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake misses the jab.
Ducreux moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake slips a jab from Ducreux.
Ducreux throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake misses the jab.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ducreux.
Both fighters circling a little - Ducreux finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joseph Ducreux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake throws a jab when Ducreux was well out of range.
Ducreux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Ducreux misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ducreux throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Ducreux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Ducreux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ducreux misses the jab.
Drake misses the body punch
and Ducreux counters with a straight right hand.
Drake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ducreux can pounce on him.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Ducreux slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ducreux leaves Drake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drake thuds his right hand into Ducreux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Ducreux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ducreux staying out of range there.
Ducreux only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Ducreux's shoulder, as Ducreux tries to avoid the shot.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ducreux.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Ducreux misses with a kick to the body.
Ducreux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake throws a big counter combination but Ducreux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Ducreux.
Jab by Ducreux.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drake is defended easily by Ducreux.#T2#
Drake lands a nice hook to Ducreux's body. Ducreux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ducreux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ducreux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ducreux throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Drake scores with a body shot.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ducreux.
Drake jabs Ducreux right on the nose. Ducreux blinks but takes it well.
Ducreux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ducreux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake throws the left hand but Ducreux avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Drake shoots in but Ducreux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ducreux! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducreux scores with a head kick. Drake tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ducreux.
Ducreux lands with a cross. #CUT2#Bobby Drake's cut is getting worse.
Ducreux throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Drake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ducreux doesn't seem phased though.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Ducreux shows good takedown defense.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ducreux throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Ducreux gets caught napping as Drake dives in and scores a takedown. Ducreux manages to retain guard.
Drake won't allow Ducreux to sweep him here. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ducreux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
Drake landing with the ground and pound.
Ducreux keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Ducreux is keeping the position.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Ducreux has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Ducreux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ducreux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drake to score with a decent uppercut.
Ducreux throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Ducreux connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.
Ducreux stuffs the takedown.
Drake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Drake throws a right hand that Ducreux ducks under and follows up with a left that Ducreux also avoids with ease.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Ducreux is just out of range.
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Drake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Ducreux blocks nicely.
Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Ducreux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Ducreux!#REVB##T1#
Ducreux would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Ducreux decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drake, up you get!
A slow jab from Ducreux misses its intended target.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ducreux.
Ducreux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducreux 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.
Drake lands a head shot.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Ducreux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ducreux.#T2#
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ducreux.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ducreux is looking for the big counter here.
Ducreux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Ducreux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake looks to land a combination but Ducreux avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake slips under a jab.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake connects with a right hand. Ducreux shakes it off.
Drake blocks a head kick by Ducreux.
Ducreux leaves Drake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ducreux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Drake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drake lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Ducreux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ducreux looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Ducreux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake cracks Ducreux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Ducreux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Ducreux, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ducreux! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducreux lands with a hook. Drake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Ducreux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Ducreux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ducreux throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Drake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ducreux manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drake trying to control but Ducreux is working from the bottom.
Drake passes Ducreux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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 Bobby Drake.
I think Drake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
Drake slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drake staying out of range there.
Spratt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spratt misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
Drake tries for a takedown but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spratt lands a jab to the head.
Spratt throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spratt can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Spratt 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Spratt moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Spratt throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Drake looking to score a takedown here. Spratt is defending well but Drake drives through and ends up in Spratt's guard.
Drake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Spratt looking for a sweep. Not yet Spratt, not yet.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Spratt is retaining full guard.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spratt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Spratt has wrist control.
Spratt keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake slips nicely into half guard.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spratt is staying active underneath Drake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spratt trying to control from the bottom.
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Spratt wants to get back to full guard.
Spratt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Spratt is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drake lands a nice short elbow.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Spratt's hands, connecting with Spratt's forehead.
Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drake is looking to stall here but Spratt recovers full guard.
Drake is in close to Spratt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spratt is pulling down on Drake's head to control his posture.
Drake works over Spratt with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Spratt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spratt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Spratt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Spratt has wrist control.
Spratt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spratt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spratt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Spratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spratt defends well and Drake ends up having to push Spratt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Spratt lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Spratt scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head. #BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Spratt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spratts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Spratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.#T1#
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Spratt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spratt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake lands a jab to the head.
Drake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spratt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spratt.
Drake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spratt swivels and escapes.
Spratt looks to land a combination. Drake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Spratt.
A punch lands to the side of Drake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Drake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spratt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spratt lands an overhand right.#T2#
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
Spratt blocks a jab.
Drake misses with a combination
and Spratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spratt works the jab nicely.
Spratt cracks Drake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Drake is rocked!
Spratt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Spratt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spratt fakes the body blow, causing Drake to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Drake goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Spratt!
A very excited looking Jack Spratt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs DKasada     
Date:   Dec 02, 2023
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drake enables Legions to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Drake has his foot on Legions's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legions works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake is trying to keep Legions in close.
Legions preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Legions slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Legions tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legions trying to control the position here.
Legions working a defensive guard here.
Drake passes Legions's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legions is looking to improve his position.
Drake trying to control from half guard but Legions is working away. #SUB#
Legions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drake trying to control the action but Legions is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drake is thwarting Legions's attempts to control the position.
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Legions manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Legions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legions fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drake with the counter takedown but Legions avoids it easily.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions avoids the head kick by Drake.
Drake connects with a body shot.#TD#
Drake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legions is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Legions has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Legions being controlled here momentarily.
Legions showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Legions won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Legions wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Legions looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Legions's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Legions blocks nicely.
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legions not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Legions takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Legions fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Drake counters with a single leg into guard. Legions didn't expect that.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Legions has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Legions is trying to keep Drake in close.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Legions looking for a guillotine here but Drake defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom. #T1#
Drake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Legions haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Legions controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake passes Legions's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legions moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drake cracks Legions with a solid left hand.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Legions blocks nicely.
Legions not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Legions has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bobby Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Legions has an active guard here but Drake has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drake in particular looking to stall.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake is thwarting Legions's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake wants to control but Legions is keeping him busy.
Legions wants to control but Drake is keeping busy.
Legions is staying active underneath Drake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Legions has hold of Drake's hands but Drake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Legions trying to control from the bottom.
Drake prevents Legions from improving his position.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Legions trying to hold on to Drake's head to control him but Drake postures up.
Legions taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legions defending well though.
Drake wants to control but Legions is keeping him busy.
Legions controlling the position well.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake throwing shots but Legions is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Legions closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Legions pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Legions counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake is looking for the big counter here.
Legions shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fidel Legions. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Legions shoots in.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legions but Legions pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Legions with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Legions looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice straight punches there by Drake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drake.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legions shoots in but no luck this time.
Legions with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drake to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Drake scores with a nice right hand.
Drake throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Drake misses with a left hand
and Legions counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Legions gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake jabs Legions right on the nose. Legions blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions dives in for a single leg takedown but Drake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Drake.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Legions fails with the takedown
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legions misses with a takedown
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Legions gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Drake throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range. #TD2#
Drake shoots in and bounces Legions off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drake postures up.
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.
Legions wants to sweep but no luck.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Legions's head.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake stays in close to Legions's body and controls the position.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Legions blocks nicely. #T4#
Legions working a defensive guard here.
Drake passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drake tries to score with some ground and pound. Legions controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fidel Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake cracks Legions with a big elbow.
Drake staying calm.
Legions is trying to get back to half guard.
Bobby Drake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drake cracks Legions with a big right hand but Legions just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drake 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Frewin     
Date:   Nov 05, 2023
#R1#
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake defending well as Tuytuhlz loads up on a big left hand.
Tuytuhlz moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuytuhlz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Tuytuhlz slips the punch.
Tuytuhlz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
A counter left hand to the body from Tuytuhlz misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Tuytuhlz.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Drake thuds a left hand into Tuytuhlz's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Tuytuhlz looks to throw the jab but Drake is out of range.
Drake throws the left hand but Tuytuhlz avoids the punch easily.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuytuhlz.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuytuhlz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Tuytuhlz forces Drake back against the cage and clinches.
Tuytuhlz lands a body shot.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries to break free but Tuytuhlz pushes him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Tuytuhlz misses with a punch to the body.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake blocks a body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Drake is trying to drag Tuytuhlz to the mat but Tuytuhlz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tuytuhlz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tuytuhlz as the two fighters clinch.
Tuytuhlz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards. #T2#
Tuytuhlz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuytuhlz misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Drake.
Tuytuhlz stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Drake.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Tuytuhlz saw that one coming.
Tuytuhlz throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Tuytuhlz.
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Tuytuhlz seems unphased.
Tuytuhlz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuytuhlz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Tuytuhlz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a straight right hand.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tuytuhlz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drake goes for a double leg but Tuytuhlz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tuytuhlz continues to drive forward.
Tuytuhlz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuytuhlz takes one to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tuytuhlz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Nice defenses there by Tuytuhlz.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuytuhlz counters with a nice uppercut.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tuytuhlz counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Tuytuhlz's head but Tuytuhlz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuytuhlz lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Tuytuhlz misses its intended target.
Drake cracks Tuytuhlz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drake throws a series of punches but Tuytuhlz avoids them all with ease.
Tuytuhlz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy body kick from Drake
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tuytuhlz misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake cracks Tuytuhlz with an open hand slap.
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 Lyke Tuytuhlz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tuytuhlz throws a big shot that misses.
Tuytuhlz slips under a jab from Drake.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuytuhlz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuytuhlz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Tuytuhlz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake lands a lovely overhand right.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuytuhlz throws a poor cross that misses
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuytuhlz tries to avoid it but Drake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuytuhlz to the ground. Tuytuhlz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tuytuhlz tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Tuytuhlz is rocked!
Drake throws a pinpoint strike between Tuytuhlz's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Tuytuhlz crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Drake scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: SMASH: Hearn vs Wagner     
Date:   Oct 08, 2023
#R1#
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Khan scores with a hook.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Khan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Drake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drake.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Khan lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drake has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Khan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drake with a body shot.
Drake misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
Drake throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily
and Khan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khan punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.
Bora Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan lands a body shot. #T2#
Khan thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Drake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Khan swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Khan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drake rather than just go for the knockout.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Drake is out of range.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Khan swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Khan lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake scores with a hook.
Khan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Khan throws a leg kick but Drake checks it.
Khan swings for the body but Drake moves out of range. #T3#
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khan swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake lands a jab.
Khan wants to slow Drake down by chopping away at his legs.
Khan with a jab.
Khan lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Drake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Khan misses with a looping left.#T4#
Khan misses the jab.
Khan sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Khan works the jab nicely.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Bora Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a left to the body.
Khan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan ducks right into an uppercut from Drake.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake misses the jab.
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake misses with a hook.
Khan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Khan.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Drake might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
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!
Khan connects with a body shot.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan connects with a nice looking jab.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan digs a good body shot into Drake's ribs.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan looks to land a combination. Drake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan throws a leg kick but Drake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Khan is quick to defend against it.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake misses with a combination
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Bobby Drake's cut is getting worse.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Khan.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Khan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drake scores with a jab.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Drake misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.#T4#
Drake throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
Khan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Khan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Drake throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
A jab lands there for Drake.
Khan slips a straight right by Drake.
A shot to the body from Drake misses
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Drake avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drake misses with a hook
and Khan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drake thinking.
Khan lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
Drake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drake scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Drake is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Khan! Drake is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bora Khan!
Bora Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFK 333 -     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023
#R1#
Escalante throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Escalante bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Drake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drake swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
Escalante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escalante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escalante throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escalante tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Escalante tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws the left hand but Escalante avoids the punch easily.
Drake punishes Escalante's body with a nice straight punch.
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Drake throws out a counter right but Escalante avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Escalante has managed to clinch.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Escalante has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Escalante blocks a jab.
Escalante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escalante finds it's way round the side to connect with Drake's head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.#CL#
Escalante gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Drake stalling in the clinch but Escalante improves position.
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake is trying to stall.
Drake is trying to drag Escalante to the mat but Escalante just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Escalante.
Escalante prevents the takedown attempt.
Drake avoids a wild elbow strike from Escalante.
Drake takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drake trying to stall but Escalante improves his position. #T2#
Escalante blocking some punches.
Drake avoids a wild elbow strike from Escalante.#BC#
Escalante breaks from the clinch.
Escalante digs a good body shot into Drake's ribs.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drake throws a jab when Escalante was well out of range.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Escalante misses with a low kick as Drake jumps back.
Escalante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake lands a two punch combo.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Escalante.
Escalante moves forwards but Drake connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Drake lands.#CL#
Escalante closes the distance and clinches.
Escalante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escalante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escalante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escalante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Escalante.
Escalante lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Bobby Drake's cut even more.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Drake has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Escalante clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
Escalante has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Drake.
Escalante rolls, trying to escape but Drake keeps control of the position.
Escalante is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Drake 's hooks.
Escalante is trying desperately to improve position.
Drake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Escalante is bucking up trying to escape but Drake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escalante wants to hold on but Drake pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Drake there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Escalante 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.
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 Vicente Escalante will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Drake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escalante is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
and Escalante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drake blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot by Drake.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Escalante ducks down to avoid it.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the body from Escalante misses
and Escalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Escalante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escalante throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake throws a jab when Escalante was well out of range.
Drake lunges at Escalante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escalante's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Drake misses.
Escalante seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Escalante closes the distance but Drake moves to the side
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Drake.#TD2#
Drake shoots in and bounces Escalante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escalante is adopting a defensive guard.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escalante works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escalante works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escalante looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Escalante uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Escalante!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard. #REVB#
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Escalante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Escalante uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Escalante!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Escalante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escalante's head.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escalante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Escalante has wrist control.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake trying to control but Escalante is working from the bottom.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Escalante is retaining full guard.
Drake 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.
Escalante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Escalante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escalante scrambles back to his feet.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake tests Escalante's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Drake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drake lands in his opponent's guard.

Escalante wriggles free and stands up.
Drake fails to land the takedown.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Escalante is out of range.
Drake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escalante defends well and Drake ends up having to push Escalante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Drake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante misses with a straight right.
Drake throws out a counter right but Escalante avoids it with no problem.
Escalante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Escalante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Escalante moved out of range.
Escalante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Escalante moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escalante throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escalante. Escalante obviously looking to wear him down.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escalante pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Escalante settles back down.
Drake throws a jab when Escalante was well out of range.#T2#
Escalante tries to land a leg kick but Drake saw it coming and moves away.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
Escalante lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Bobby Drake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Escalante.
Drake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake throws a hook but Escalante avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Escalante.
Drake tries to move into range but Escalante moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drake fails to land the takedown.
Escalante misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.#T3#
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escalante lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
Escalante lands a jab.
Drake throws the left hand but Escalante avoids the punch easily.
Escalante throws a big counter combination but Drake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drake.
Drake misses with a hook. Escalante ducked under it nicely.
Escalante's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Drake misses with a hook.
Escalante tried to counter with a leg kick but Drake avoided it.
Escalante lands a slapping body shot.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Escalante.#CUT#Bobby Drake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drake might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Escalante. That snapped Drake's head back. #ROC#Drake is rocked!#T4#
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?
Escalante feints a jab and as Drake dips his head, Escalante unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Drake right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Drake falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Escalante smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Vicente Escalante, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFK 326 - Garrincha Vs Biden     
Date:   Aug 20, 2023
#R1#
Kurtev shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Kurtev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurtev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kurtev moves into the clinch.
Drake is trying to push Kurtev away but Kurtev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drake gets underhooks to prevent Kurtev's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurtev doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Kurtev darts in looking for a takedown but Drake gets double underhooks and turns Kurtev into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Drake gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Kurtev's temple.
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kurtev connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Kurtev lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Kurtev is staying active underneath Drake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Kurtev's temple.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurtev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Kurtev looking for a guillotine here but Drake defends easily.
Kurtev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Kurtev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Drake scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kurtev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Kurtev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drake lands a couple of digs.
Drake cracks Kurtev with a solid left hand.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kurtev's head.#SUB#
Kurtev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Kurtev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurtev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Kurtev lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kurtev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurtev trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Drake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kurtev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Kurtev has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Kurtev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kurtev striking off his back but it's not causing Drake any problems.
Kurtev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Drake is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drake stands up over Kurtev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kurtev trying to control the position here.
Drake scoring with some ground and pound.
Kurtev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kurtev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Drake misses with an uppercut. Kurtev saw that one coming.#TD#
Kurtev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drake is trying to defend but Kurtev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
Drake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev prevents Drake from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Kurtev. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake moves into full guard.
Kurtev throwing strikes but missing.
Drake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Kurtev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurtev lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Drake postures up.
Drake lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Kurtev has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurtev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drake trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Kurtev's brow. #SUB#
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kurtev's head.
Bobby Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Kurtev pulls Drake in close to prevent any damage.
Kurtev keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.
Drake distracts Kurtev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kurtev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Kurtev striking from the bottom here.
Drake wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake stays in close to Kurtev's body and controls the position.
Kurtev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Drake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drake postures up.
Drake throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Kurtev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kurtev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Kurtev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drake trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev trying to control the position.
Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kurtev is trying to get back to half guard.
Drake scores with punches from side control.
Drake landing a few strikes.
Kurtev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kurtev is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Drake is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurtev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
That's time! Kurtev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drake but Drake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kurtev moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Kurtev closes the distance but Drake moves to the side
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kurtev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Kurtev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake digs a good hook to Kurtev's body.
Kurtev ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Kurtev fails with the takedown
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kurtev drives through and clinches with Drake against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drake smiles and moves away.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kurtev tries to clinch up
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kurtev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drake pinned against the cage. Drake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kurtev is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Drake gets caught flat footed, as Kurtev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drake wants to sweep here but Kurtev controlling him for the moment.
Drake is still trying to improve position.
Kurtev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurtev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kurtev being controlled here, momentarily.
Kurtev throws a couple of heel strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Kurtev's brow.
Kurtev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Drake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurtev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Kurtev wants to get back to full guard.
Kurtev scores with a few weak punches.
Kurtev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Kurtev's brow.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Kurtev lands a decent shot there.
Drake landing with the ground and pound.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurtev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Kurtev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Drake wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Drake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drake working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Kurtev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.
Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drake looks up at the clock and then as Kurtev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bobby Drake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurtev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Drake working the head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drake 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 319 - Escalante Vs Gomez     
Date:   Jul 29, 2023
#R1#
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Drake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake scores with a body shot.
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.#T1#
Drake lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drake throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drake is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drake misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Drake misses.
Brown throws a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Drake.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Drake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drake throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Drake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drake scores with a shot to the body.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake misses with the combination.
Brown takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A lazy left from Drake finds it's target.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brown slips under a jab from Drake.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Drake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bobby Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Brown might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Drake has got the better of the exchanges.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Drake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drake misses with a looping left.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Drake digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Brown throws a counter combo.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Drake as he connects with a hook.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Drake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Drake looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Drake misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Drake throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Drake takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Drake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bill Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Drake throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Drake throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bill Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bill Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Drake throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
As Drake backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Drake manages to avoid it all.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Brown slips a jab from Drake.
Drake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Drake takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drake swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drake throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown. #T3#
Drake connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Drake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Drake backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Drake manages to avoid it all.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Drake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Drake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Drake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drake misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
As Drake backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Drake manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 311 - Kelly Vs Gomez     
Date:   Jul 01, 2023
#R1#
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sight misses with a body shot.
Drake scores with a nice strike.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Sight scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Sight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake punishes Sight's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sight - that will leave a mark!
Sloppy strikes from Sight. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Sight throws a combination that misses
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Drake scores with a decent looking hook.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sight sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sight throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul Sight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake works Sight's body with a nice hook.
Sight is breathing heavily.
Sight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Sight misses the target.
Sight throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake drops Sight with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sight! Drake dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 305 - Chika Vs Chambers     
Date:   Jun 10, 2023
#R1#
Bizihwaeile gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bizihwaeile takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bizihwaeile backs up against the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Drake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bizihwaeile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Bizihwaeile with a jab.
Drake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Bizihwaeile lands a brutal head kick. Drake looks out on his feet and Bizihwaeile throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
During a confident post fight interview, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFK 296 - Marek Vs Do Urden     
Date:   May 07, 2023
#R1#
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxing Champ manages to avoid it.
Drake with a jab.
Drake throws a hook but Boxing Champ avoids it easily.
Drake blocks the body kick.
Drake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boxing Champ has time to react.
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Drake moves away from the strike by Boxing Champ.
Drake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chame Boxing Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxing Champ closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drake circles away.
Boxing Champ avoids the body shot from Drake.
Boxing Champ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxing Champ just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxing Champ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boxing Champ with a body shot.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake thuds a left hand into Boxing Champ's body.#T1#
Drake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boxing Champ at a distance.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake lands with a cross.
Boxing Champ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drake scores with the left hand. Boxing Champ knows he should have avoided that one.
Boxing Champ looks for a takedown but Drake sprawls well.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Boxing Champ's belly button to the back.
Boxing Champ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxing Champ looks up at the clock. Bad move! Drake lands a right hand from hell, dropping Boxing Champ. Drake pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 292 - Khan Vs Howard     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023
#R1#
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Wanker slips the punch.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wanker ducks right into an uppercut from Drake.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Wanker dives in for a single leg takedown but Drake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanker was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Wanker with the counter takedown but Drake avoids it easily.
Wanker scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Wanker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Drake thuds a left hand into Wanker's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Wanker dives in and scores a takedown into Drake's guard.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Drake is working hard here to advance position.
Wanker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wanker preventing the sweep. #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.
Wanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wanker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wanker won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Drake is trying to control the position but Wanker postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wanker throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Wanker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
Wanker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wanker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Drake throws a body punch but Wanker moves out of range.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Wanker feints the counter takedown.
Wanker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wanker eats them both and turns towards Drake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Drake moves away from the strike by Wanker.
Drake tries to bum rush Wanker with a series of wild strikes but Wanker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Wanker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wanker staying out of range there.
Drake swings for the body but Wanker moves out of range.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wanker throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
A jab from Wanker misses.
Wanker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Wanker's shoulder, as Wanker tries to avoid the shot.
Wanker moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Wanker misses with a kick to the body.
Drake throws a combination. Wanker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanker scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
A slow jab from Wanker misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Drake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Wanker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drake's half guard.
Drake tries to roll over but Wanker keeps him under control.
Drake preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Wanker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
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 Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Drake throws a series of punches but Wanker avoids them all with ease.
Bobby Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Wanker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker throws a one two combo.
Drake is looking to wear down Wanker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wanker lands a nice shot to the body.
Wanker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wanker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Drake misses.
Wanker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Wanker shoots in.
Wanker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wanker takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Wanker stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range.
Drake moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Drake misses.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Wanker should have avoided that one.
Wanker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanker was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.#T1#
Wanker blocks a jab.
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wanker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Wanker tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanker was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Wanker on that attempt.
Wanker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wanker cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker moves away from the strike by Drake.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanker jabs Drake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake misses with the combination.
Wanker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake lands the left hand.#T2#
Drake looks to land a combination. Wanker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanker shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Drake throws a body punch but Wanker moves out of range.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range.
Wanker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wanker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wanker lands a nice looking body shot.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wanker avoids the body shot from Drake.
Wanker thuds his right hand into Drake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Wanker gets the takedown into side control.
Wanker staying calm.#T3#
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Wanker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wanker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wanker happy to just control the position for now.
Wanker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wanker wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Wanker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drake's legs.
Drake is trying to work for a sweep but Wanker has mounted him!
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wanker controlling his opponent.
Drake is desperately trying to improve his position but Wanker has a good base and remains in mount.
Wanker trying to control but Drake is having none of it.
Drake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Wanker lands with a nice body punch.
Drake throws a body punch but Wanker moves out of range.
And Wanker tries to counter it with a takedown but Drake pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Wanker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wanker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wanker forces his way into half guard.
Wanker not doing much here. #T1#
Drake tries to get to full guard but Wanker has control of the leg.
Wanker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Wanker has control of the leg.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wanker prevents Drake from improving his position.
Orla Wanker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wanker not doing much here.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wanker wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Wanker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wanker prevents Drake from improving his position.#T3#
Wanker not doing much here.
Wanker prevents Drake from improving his position.
Wanker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Wanker moves away and avoids it.
Wanker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drake defends it well.
Wanker throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Wanker as he connects with a hook.
Wanker defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Drake throws a series of punches but Wanker moves out of range.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Wanker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake walks into a stiff left hand from Wanker.#T4#
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Wanker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Wanker moved out of range nicely.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drake throws a hook but Wanker blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orla Wanker!

Orla Wanker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: OFK 288 - Gunner Vs Naulakko     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023
#R1#
Koblav avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koblav.
Koblav tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.
Koblav goes for a double leg but Drake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drake continues to drive forward.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koblav circles away quickly and effectively.
And Koblav tries to counter it with a takedown but Drake pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Koblav shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Koblav postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koblav, into his guard. #REVR#
Koblav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Koblav looking for a triangle here. Drake is fighting it but it looks tight! Koblav pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Drake is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jan Koblav!
An out of breath Jan Koblav thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFK 282 - Diaz Vs Jankovic     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023
#R1#
Galanis misses with a double jab.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galanis.
A shot to the liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Drake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galanis manages to avoid it.
Drake lands with a good body shot.
Galanis misses with a jab to the body
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Galanis moves out of range as Drake strikes.
A slow jab from Galanis misses its intended target.
Drake has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Galanis is just out of range.
Drake moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGalanis.
Drake moves forwards but Galanis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Galanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Galanis.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake digs a good hook to Galanis's body.
Galanis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
The fighters circling - Galanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Galanis 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Galanis with the inside leg kick.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanis moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanis! But no joy.
A big right from Galanis misses.
Galanis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake lands a nice hook to Galanis's body. Galanis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake blocks the body kick.
Drake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galanis's hands.
Galanis misses the shot to the body.
Galanis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Galanis looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Galanis lands with a kick to the temple. Drake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice straight punches there by Drake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drake.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galanis.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Galanis coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Galanis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake lands with a right hand. #ROC#Galanis is rocked!
Drake throws a hook but Galanis avoids it easily.
Drake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Galanis saw that one coming.
It seemed like Galanis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galanis looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Drake 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.
Galanis is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Galanis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Galanis seems to have recovered his senses.
Galanis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Galanis.
Galanis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drake moves away from the strike by Galanis.
Galanis tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanis! But no joy.
Drake lunges at Galanis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galanis's hand. #T3#
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake moves away from the strike by Galanis.
Galanis lands with a good body shot.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanis! But no joy.
Drake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A left lands for Galanis.
Galanis tries to land a leg kick but Drake saw it coming and moves away.
Galanis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Drake lands with an uppercut that bounces Galanis off the cage and back into range.
Drake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Galanis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Galanis throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Galanis's head but Galanis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Drake.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Galanis counters with an inside leg kick.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galanis.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Galanis scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Galanis looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Galanis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Galanis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galanis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Galanis.
Drake takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake swings for the body but Galanis moves out of range.
Galanis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake misses with a shot to the body
and Galanis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Galanis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Galanis feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
Drake swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake moves away from the strike by Galanis.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galanis is looking for the big counter here.
Galanis moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake digs a good body shot into Galanis's ribs.
Galanis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galanis misses the shot to the body.
Galanis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Galanis. That's going to slow Drake down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galanis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Galanis misses with a looping left.
A big right from Drake misses.
Adrian Galanis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galanis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Galanis lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Drake misses.
Galanis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Drake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Galanis scores with a punch to the head.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galanis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galanis throws a lazy uppercut
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Galanis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Galanis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galanis throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Galanis.
Galanis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galanis.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Drake blocks a jab.
Galanis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drake punishes Galanis's body with a nice straight punch.
Galanis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Galanis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galanis cracks Drake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Galanis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drake misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanis! But no joy.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
A jab from Galanis does it's job there.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Galanis avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Galanis is just out of range.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galanis.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Galanis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Bobby Drake's cut is getting worse.
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Galanis throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Galanis.
Galanis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanis moves away.
Galanis jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.
Galanis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galanis misses with a body shot.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake takes a swing at Galanis's ribcage but misses.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galanis manages to avoid it.
Drake takes a swing at Galanis's ribcage but misses.
Drake misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Good shot there by Drake.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Galanis counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Galanis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Galanis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Galanis.
Drake slips under a jab from Galanis.
Drake throws a hook but Galanis avoids it easily.
Galanis looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Drake with a jab.
Jab by Galanis.
Galanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Galanis.
Galanis lands a head shot.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galanis throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Galanis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Galanis is just out of range.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galanis.
Drake looks to land a combination but Galanis avoids it well.
Drake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Galanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Drake is rocked!
Drake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake misses with a combination
and Galanis counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Galanis!
Adrian Galanis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 276 - Vaiduoklis Vs Gay G     
Date:   Feb 26, 2023
#R1#
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drake pinned against the cage. Drake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Drake misses with a double jab #TD#
and Hedegaard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hedegaard is standing up over Drake. Drake looks to escape but Hedegaard dives into side control. #REVB#
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drake is trying to improve his position.
Hedegaard working the ground and pound. #T1#
Hedegaard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drake down.
Hedegaard working away.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hedegaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hedegaard but great work by Drake.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep.
Hedegaard struggling a bit here.
Drake scores with punches from side control.
Drake creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Drake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hedegaard regains half guard.
I've been told that Drake has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Hedegaard's temple. #T2#
Drake prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Drake there.
Hedegaard taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hedegaard is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard is trying to control but can't.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hedegaard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drake defends well.
Hedegaard wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Hedegaard's brow. #T3#
Hedegaard looking to control.
Drake throws a big elbow that misses.
Hedegaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drake wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Drake distracts Hedegaard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Drake is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake is pushing down on Hedegaard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hedegaard is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Hedegaard is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Hedegaard has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake won't allow Hedegaard to sweep him here.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hedegaard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drake escapes and throws Hedegaard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Hedegaard with that takedown attempt.
Hedegaard dodges the punch combination from Drake.
Hedegaard defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedegaard.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Hedegaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Drake lands the left hand.#T1#
Drake swings for the body but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Hedegaard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hedegaard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hedegaard backs up against the cage.
Drake swings for the body but Hedegaard moves out of range.
A jab from Drake misses.
Hedegaard misses with a lunging right hand
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
Hedegaard tries to counter by clinching up but Drake breaks away and moves out of range.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedegaard misses with a straight right.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Hedegaard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hedegaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Drake working for a triangle but Hedegaard defends it easily.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake pulls Hedegaard in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hedegaard preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drake is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drake has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard working the ground and pound.
Hedegaard lands an elbow.
Drake looking for a sweep but Hedegaard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake tries to improve his position but instead Hedegaard has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hedegaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard has a takedown stuffed.
Drake's corner calls for a 1-2. Drake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hedegaard blocks a jab.
Hedegaard takes one to the chin there.
Drake stuns Hedegaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Drake.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Hedegaard's belly button to the back.
Hedegaard slips a jab from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Hedegaard on that attempt.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hedegaard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedegaard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Hedegaard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hedegaard. Hedegaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drake jabs Hedegaard to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Hedegaard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hedegaard trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard passes into half guard.
Drake moves into full guard. #T2#
Drake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hedegaard is working Drake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Hedegaard trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hedegaard's guard. #REVB##T3#
Drake is stalling in the full guard.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Drake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.#SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hedegaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drake 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 270 - Bomstærk Vs Kosmanov     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023
#R1#
Kurtev wants to clinch.#CL#
Kurtev instigates a clinch.
Kurtev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurtev as Drake tries to tie him up. #TD#
Kurtev has hold of one of Drake's legs. Drake is fighting the takedown attempt but Kurtev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev won't allow Drake to get back to his feet.
Kurtev won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Kurtev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Kurtev stops Drake from standing up.
Kurtev stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Drake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Kurtev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drake is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drake down to the mat. Drake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Kurtev gets caught napping as Drake dives in and scores a takedown. Kurtev manages to retain guard.
Kurtev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kurtev's head.
Kurtev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Kurtev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurtev is retaining full guard.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kurtev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drake keeps trying to improve his position.
Drake is trying to keep Kurtev in close.
Kurtev lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Kurtev works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Drake's cut even more.#T3#
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake is trying to keep Kurtev in close.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kurtev with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev landing with the ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Bobby Drake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drake keeping full guard, as Kurtev tries to pass.
Kurtev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurtev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Kurtev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurtev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurtev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake is in close to Kurtev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drake is looking to pass into half guard but Kurtev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kurtev is in guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurtev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krisko Kurtev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurtev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurtev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtev fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Drake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kurtev is looking to improve his position.
Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drake scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kurtev missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Kurtev looking for submissions off his back.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Kurtev's hands, connecting with Kurtev's forehead.#T1#
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kurtev is pressing down on Drake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drake is working Kurtev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kurtev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kurtev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kurtev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kurtev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurtev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake has momentary wrist control but Kurtev slips an elbow through the middle.
Kurtev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurtev postures up in Drake's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
Krisko Kurtev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Kurtev working some strikes from top position.
Drake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurtev.
Kurtev lands a couple of digs.
Kurtev postures up.
Drake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Kurtev is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.
Kurtev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drake swings for the body but Kurtev moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurtev.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurtev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Kurtev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drake thinking.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Kurtev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Kurtev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Kurtev saw that one coming.#CL#
Kurtev clinches with his opponent.
Kurtev goes for a takedown attempt but Drake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurtev.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Kurtev drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurtev stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake scores with a jab to the head.
Kurtev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurtev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Drake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Drake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kurtev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kurtev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kurtev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drake tries to roll over but Kurtev keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kurtev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drake wants to improve his position but Kurtev is controlling well. #T1#
Drake trying to control from the bottom.
Kurtev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kurtev throwing shots but Drake is blocking nicely.
Kurtev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake is trying to control but can't.
Drake wants to improve his position but Kurtev is controlling well.
Drake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kurtev trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it.
Kurtev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Kurtev has control of the leg.
Drake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kurtev is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Drake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kurtev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Drake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Krisko Kurtev!
Our winner, Krisko Kurtev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFK 266 - Kosmanov Vs Presley     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
Sight throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Drake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sight's guard.
Sight wants to get back to his feet but Drake passes into half guard. #REVB#
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
Drake has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sight wants to get back to his feet.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sight keeps working.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sight is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is nestled in close to Sight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sight pushes Drake off looking to stand but Drake dives back in and keeps control.
Drake is nestled in close to Sight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drake trying to control the pace.
Drake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Drake working over Sight with some ground and pound. Sight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sight looks like he's trying to stand up.
Drake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sight for as long as he can get away with.
Sight is trying to stand back up but Drake is controlling him
Drake is trying to control the action in half guard but Sight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sight wants to get back to his feet. #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.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drake lands a nice short elbow.
Sight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drake working Sight over with strikes.
Drake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake working the head and body with strikes.
Drake working over Sight with some ground and pound. Sight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Sight's temple.
Drake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sight pushes Drake off looking to stand but Drake dives back in and keeps control.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Sight's head. #T3#
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Sight's head.
Sight tries to kick Drake off but Drake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drake is keen to just control but Sight is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sight pushes Drake off looking to stand but Drake dives back in and keeps control.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Sight is rocked!
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Sight is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake lands a big elbow - Sight is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Drake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 260 - Chika Vs Chambers     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Khan throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Khan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake connects with a jab.#T1#
Drake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Bora Khan has been cut.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Drake cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Khan. That snapped Drake's head back.
Drake misses the body punch
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan moves out of range as Drake strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khan misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Khan misses the target.
Bora Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Drake.#T2#
Khan slips a jab from Drake.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drake throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Drake cracks Khan with a good jab.
Khan lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bora Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drake misses with a combination
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Khan moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Khan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Khan counters with a nice body shot.
Drake defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Khan throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Khan ducks right into an uppercut from Drake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan lands with a cross.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khan punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Khan counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Bora Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A cross from Khan lands.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khan. Khan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bora Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Drake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drake trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Drake is stalling here. Khan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Drake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Khan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Drake is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Drake is looking for a sweep.
Drake keeps trying to improve his position.
Drake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khan controlling the action here.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
Khan is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.
Khan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.
Khan prevents Drake from improving his position.
Khan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Khan seems content to control.
Drake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drake.
Khan won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Drake has a closed guard, preventing Khan from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Khan misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Drake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drake.
Khan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Khan lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Khan jabs at Drake's body.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drake moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan.
Drake works Khan's body with a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Khan.
Drake misses the body punch
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan jabs Drake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khan connects with a jab.#TD2#
Drake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khan wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Khan moves into full guard.
Drake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khan pulls Drake in to control the position.
Drake wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan controlling Drake's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khan works Drake's body with a nice hook.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Khan.
Drake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Khan with a hook.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drake avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Khan stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
Khan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
Khan drops Drake with a big left hand! Drake is injured, injured bad! Khan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bora Khan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bora Khan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFK 253 - Diaz Vs Jankovic     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Gomez. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Gomez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Gomez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gomez trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Drake regains half guard.#SUB#
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomez moves into full mount! Drake won't be happy about that! #T1#
Drake working to try and regain half guard.
Gomez tries to control but Drake wriggling away.
Drake regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake gets back to full guard.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drake working a defensive guard but Gomez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Drake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gomez off and has taken his back!
Gomez can't escape the position.
Gomez is working hard here to advance position.
Drake is landing with strikes. Gomez can't take much more of this.
Gomez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Gomez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Drake scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gomez is looking for a way out.
Drake not allowing Gomez to control his hands. #T3#
Drake biding his time, controlling Gomez.
Drake scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gomez is looking for a way out.
Drake avoiding Gomez 's attempts to control his hands.
Drake throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gomez could be in trouble here!
Drake is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Gomez. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Gomez wants to control his opponent's hands but Drake gets his hands free.
Drake lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Drake.
Gomez trying to control the action but Drake just sinks the hooks in.
Can Gomez hold on?! Drake is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #T4#
Drake has Gomez flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC2#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez trying to control the hands but Drake won't let him.
Oh Gomez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Gomez is in real trouble here! Drake lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Drake is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 248- Collins Vs Vaiduoklis     
Date:   Nov 20, 2022
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Drake 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Claw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Claw misses with a left hand
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claw moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Claw shoots in and drives through. Drake sprawls well.
A head kick by Claw misses
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drake misses with a hook. Claw ducked under it nicely.
Claw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Claw ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Claw missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Claw. Claw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Claw in his tracks.
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Claw staying out of range there.
Drake lands a nice hook to Claw's body. Claw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake scores with a punch to the head.
Claw throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Claw manages to avoid it.
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Claw.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Claw. Claw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Claw avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a jab to the head.
Claw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Claw swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Claw slips under a jab.
Claw misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Drake as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Drake gets caught napping as Claw dives in and scores a takedown. Drake manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claw preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake seems keen to control Claw's posture.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet. #T2#
Claw wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Claw has gone for a leg lock! Drake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Claw's guard.#REVR#
Drake is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drake passes into side control.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Claw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claw takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Claw taking punishment in the form of punches.
Claw tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Drake decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Claw lands a jab to the nose.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Claw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake moves away from the strike by Claw.
Drake connects with a jab.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Claw throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake blocks a head kick by Claw.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Claw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claw throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Claw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Claw somewhat.
Drake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Claw's hands.#TD#
Drake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Claw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Claw is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drake connects with a decent elbow.
Drake happy to just control the position for now.
Drake lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake scoring with punches from side control.
Claw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Claw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Drake works Claw's body with a nice hook.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Claw lands with a kick to the temple. Drake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
Claw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Claw misses with an uppercut
and Claw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Claw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Claw.
Claw misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Claw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Claw is breathing heavily.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claw has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Bobby Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Drake sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Claw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drake is working Claw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake passes Claw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake winds up and cracks Claw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Claw is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.
Drake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Claw is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Claw is trying to stand back up but Drake is controlling him
Drake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Claw is not content to let Drake control the position.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Claw is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drake working Claw over with strikes. #SUB2#
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Claw wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Drake winds up and cracks Claw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drake is trying to control. Claw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Claw's head. #ROC#Claw is rocked!
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Claw is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him?
Drake working over Claw with some ground and pound. Claw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Drake is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Drake is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Claw is hurt! He's hurt bad - Drake fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Claw from any more punishment! Congratulations to Drake! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 242 - Wayne Vs Knox     
Date:   Oct 30, 2022
#R1#
Drake dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Drake's head and hops out.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Drake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomez misses with an uppercut
and Drake counters with a left and a right that stings Gomez.
Gomez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gomez - the referee stops the clock and Drake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gomez. Drake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Gomez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gomez looks to throw a body kick
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Drake walks into a straight right hand from Gomez.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
An inside leg kick lands from Gomez.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez lands with a shot to the body.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Drake.
Gomez is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target. #T2#
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Drake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decent striking displayed by Gomez there.
Jab by Gomez.
Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gomez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake tries to stall but Gomez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drake tries to break free but Gomez pushes him back against the cage.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but Drake blocks with his arms.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Gomez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake. #BC#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gomez - the referee stops the clock and Drake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gomez. Drake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomez.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.
Drake lunges at Gomez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomez's hand.
Gomez scores with a nice head shot.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Drake.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Gomez does it's job there.
Gomez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Drake feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Drake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomez is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Drake wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomez's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwartz Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Drake punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Drake.
Gomez throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Gomez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake works Gomez's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Drake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomez's guard.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drake wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##ES#
Gomez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Drake off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gomez throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Drake.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drake misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomez. #BC#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well.
Gomez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drake's head.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Gomez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gomez.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Gomez scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Gomez counters with a nice body shot.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Gomez.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomez tries to land a body kick
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.
Drake takes one on the button.
Gomez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gomez cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwartz Gomez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
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#
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Drake throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Drake misses with the combination.
Gomez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drake's head backwards.
Drake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gomez.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez misses with a low kick as Drake jumps back.
Drake takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomez has double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake lunges at Gomez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomez's hand.
Gomez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drake's head backwards.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
Drake walks into a straight right hand from Gomez.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Gomez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez misses with a leg kick
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Gomez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Gomez clinches.
Drake misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Gomez throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Drake.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Gomez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Gomez clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake stalling in the clinch but Gomez improves position.
Drake blocks a body shot from Gomez.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards. #BC#
Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomez looks to land a body kick but Drake moved away.
Gomez looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drake defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Gomez. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Gomez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Gomez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomez lands a head kick. Drake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
That kick from Gomez tenderised Drake's leg. Drake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomez lands with a shot to the body.
Drake misses with a left hand
and Gomez counters with an inside leg kick.
Schwartz Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Gomez.
Gomez lands with an uppercut that bounces Drake off the cage and back into range.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
Gomez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobby Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomez, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schwartz Gomez!

An out of breath Schwartz Gomez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFK 238 -     
Date:   Oct 16, 2022
#R1#
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Ninja has Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Drake manages to get underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Ninja has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ninja keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake prevents a body shot from Ninja.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murilo Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ninja has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ninja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drake after a bit of a struggle.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ninja misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Come on Ninja - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drake lands a left hand.
Ninja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Ninja misses with some punches.
Ninja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drake pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ninja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Ninja feints and as Drake raises his hands in defense, Ninja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ninja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninja looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Drake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drake is working Ninja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ninja managing to control the position. #T3#
Drake trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drake won't allow Ninja to sweep him here.
Drake controlling from the top position.
Ninja is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Ninja.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ninja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him.
Ninja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drake controls the pace.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ninja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ninja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ninja clinches.
A short body shot lands from Ninja as the two fighters clinch.
Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Ninja misses with a punch to the body.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Ninja is controlling him.
Ninja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ninja.
Ninja tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Ninja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Ninja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninja shoots and misses
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A big left from Drake misses.
A left lands for Ninja.
Drake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ninja shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Ninja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake jabs Ninja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ninja dives in for a single leg takedown but Drake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake cracks a nice hook into Ninja's ribs.
Ninja tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake digs a good hook to Ninja's body.
The fighters circling - Ninja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ninja misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake lands a body shot.
A cross from Drake lands.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ninja got wobbled bad by a big combination! Drake presses forward with punches and knees until Ninja stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ninja closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 232 - Irwin Vs Jahouli     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022
#R1#
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Gomez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drake backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Drake.
Carlos Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake blocks a jab.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake thuds a left hand into Gomez's body.
Gomez misses the jab.#T1#
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Drake misses
and Gomez counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but Drake defending well.
Drake is trying to maintain the position but Gomez is very close to passing his half guard.
Drake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gomez is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.
Drake tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gomez is working for a kimura but Drake is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Drake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gomez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drake trying to hold on to Gomez's head to control him but Gomez postures up.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomez is looking to pass Drake's guard but actually Drake recovers to full guard.
Drake is pulling down on Gomez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomez, at least for the moment.#T3#
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomez's guard. #REVB#
Gomez wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment.
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gomez connects with a couple of short punches.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Drake keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Drake is trying to keep Gomez in close.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gomez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomez trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
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 Carlos Gomez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Drake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomez's head backwards.
Gomez throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake blocks a jab.
Drake misses the body punch
letting Gomez counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drake with a hook.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
Gomez is looking to land body kicks.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Gomez throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Drake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gomez scores with a shot to the body.
Gomez defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
Drake slips a jab from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Drake throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez misses with a body kick.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez lands with a shot to the body.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Gomez misses with a kick to the body.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlos Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Drake.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez scores with a jab to the head.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Gomez misses
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Gomez throws a combination. Drake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake scores with a jab.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomez should have avoided that one.
Gomez looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Drake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Drake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Gomez lands with a right hand.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Drake thuds his right hand into Gomez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Drake slips a straight right by Gomez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Gomez lands a jab-cross combination.
Drake jabs at Gomez's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gomez misses its target.
Gomez steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Drake is out on his feet! Gomez sets himself and nearly takes Drake's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlos Gomez!
After winning the bout, Carlos Gomez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFK225-Byczkiewicz Vs Mustonen     
Date:   Sep 03, 2022
#R1#
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koblav manages to avoid it.
Koblav shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side.
Koblav looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Koblav persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Koblav misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Koblav.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Koblav fails to land the takedown.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koblav or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake, which made it look bad.
Koblav avoids the body shot from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake takes a swing at Koblav's ribcage but misses.
Koblav closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Koblav pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koblav misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Koblav's belly button to the back.
Koblav has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koblav shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Koblav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Koblav closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drake did well to prevent Koblav getting side control.#SUB2#
Koblav is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drake defends it well.
Drake is looking for a sweep. Koblav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Koblav is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drake defends it well.
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Koblav is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drake is just riding it out for now. Koblav eventually gives up the hold.
Koblav works his way into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Koblav tries for a kimura but Drake is defending well. #SUB2#
Koblav is trying to get an arm triangle but Drake is defending well. #SUB2#
Koblav is trying to get an arm triangle but Drake is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koblav is trying to get an arm triangle but Drake is defending well.
Drake tries to bench press Koblav off him but Koblav keeps the position. #T3#
Drake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Koblav is trying to work for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Drake trying to control here. #SUB2#
Koblav is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drake sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Koblav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koblav.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Koblav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
Drake gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Koblav thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koblav preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koblav stops Drake from standing up.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koblav manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Drake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice shot by Drake.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Koblav is just out of range.
Koblav ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Koblav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jan Koblav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koblav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Koblav scores with a takedown into Drake's guard.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koblav manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jan Koblav has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koblav looking to control.
Koblav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Drake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drake is working hard here to advance position.
Drake trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Koblav 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. #SUB2#
Koblav drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drake! #REVR#
Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Koblav some visible discomfort.
Koblav wants to control but Drake postures up.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Koblav is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Drake trying to control the pace.
Koblav tries to get to full guard but Drake has control of the leg.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard.
Drake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koblav trying to control from the bottom.
Koblav regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koblav working a defensive guard here.
Drake trying to control but Koblav is working from the bottom.
Koblav is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drake wants to control from the top but Koblav keeps moving.
Koblav tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Drake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drake wants to control from the top but Koblav keeps moving.
Koblav tries to strike from the bottom.
Koblav trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koblav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake 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.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Koblav's brow. #T4#
Drake is looking to stand up but Koblav won't let him.
Koblav controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
Koblav wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drake wants to control from the top but Koblav keeps moving.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koblav can do to turn this around?
Drake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koblav is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koblav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koblav's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koblav keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Koblav working for a triangle but Drake defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Koblav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Drake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koblav shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Koblav seems unphased.
Drake misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Koblav looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drake!
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Koblav is dominant here and he's now got Drake's back!
Drake breaks Koblav's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koblav can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drake controls the pace.
Drake cracks Koblav with a solid left hand.
Koblav bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard. #REVB#
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koblav's guard. #REVR#
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Koblav blocks nicely.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Koblav is keeping the position.#T1#
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Koblav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Koblav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Koblav.
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koblav looking for a sweep. Not yet Koblav, not yet.
Drake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koblav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koblav can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drake controls the pace.#T2#
Koblav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drake trying to control but Koblav is working from the bottom.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koblav holds on and takes a little breather.
Koblav looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Koblav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Koblav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koblav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between Koblav's legs - danger averted.
Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Koblav is looking for a triangle here but Drake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Drake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Drake controlling from side mount.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koblav keeps working.
Koblav manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drake's best efforts.
Koblav is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Koblav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drake pulls his head out easily.
Koblav on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koblav misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Koblav's head. #T4#
Koblav trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Koblav has hold of Drake's hands but Drake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koblav is not content to let Drake control the position.
Koblav wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koblav makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koblav.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drake is in close to Koblav's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jan Koblav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koblav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drake sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 217 - Pellegrini Vs Plutov     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1#
Wanker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wanker gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Wanker.
Drake misses with a hook. Wanker ducked under it nicely.
Wanker tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
Drake blocks a head kick by Wanker.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake lands with a good body shot.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Wanker.
Wanker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drake pinned against the cage. Drake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Wanker should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Wanker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Wanker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Wanker with a poor takedown
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Wanker drops his hands momentarily and Drake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drake lands a slapping body shot.
Wanker motions for Drake to come forward. Wanker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanker.
Drake scores with a jab to the head.
Drake misses with a hook.
Wanker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wanker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wanker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanker.
Drake misses with a hook. Wanker ducked under it nicely.
Wanker shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Wanker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Wanker 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!
Wanker swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#Orla Wanker's cut is getting worse.
Wanker digs a good hook to Drake's body.
Wanker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Wanker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wanker misses with a body kick.
Wanker misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wanker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Wanker - just one landing.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Wanker slips under a jab from Drake.#TD#
Wanker scores with a takedown into Drake's guard.
Drake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Wanker stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Wanker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wanker distracts Drake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wanker 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.
Wanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Wanker trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wanker stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Wanker 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.
Wanker tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Drake wants to sweep here but Wanker controlling him for the moment.
Drake wants to hit a sweep here but Wanker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drake there!
Wanker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##TD#
Wanker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drake!
Drake manages to get back to half guard.
Drake wants to improve his position but Wanker is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Wanker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wanker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drake wants to control but Wanker is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Drake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wanker is working away from the top position though.
Wanker is taking a breather. Drake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wanker prevents Drake from improving his position.
Wanker wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wanker is working hard here to advance position.
Wanker trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drake trying to control from the bottom.
Wanker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wanker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wanker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drake wants to control but Wanker is having none of it.
Wanker controlling the position easily from mount.
Wanker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wanker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Drake is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker controlling his opponent.
Wanker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wanker trying to control but Drake is having none of it.
Wanker controlling his opponent.
Drake tries to reverse the position but Wanker maintains control.#T4#
Wanker controlling the pace for now.
Drake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wanker looking to control but Drake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wanker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wanker controlling from the full mount.
Wanker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wanker!
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wanker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wanker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Wanker misses.
Wanker misses with a head kick.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake lands with an uppercut that bounces Wanker off the cage and back into range.
Wanker walks into a straight right hand from Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Wanker's head but Wanker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanker moves away.
Drake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake looks to land a left hand but Wanker moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Wanker as he connects with a hook.
Wanker lands with a right hand. #T1#
Drake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wanker punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Drake.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wanker sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Wanker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wanker not doing much here.
Drake moves into full guard.
Wanker stays in close to Drake's body and controls the position. #T2#
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wanker controls the pace.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drake scores with a hook.#T3#
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wanker back to the cage. Drake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wanker walks into a straight right hand from Drake.
Wanker moves away from the strike by Drake.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Wanker saw that one coming.
Wanker throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Wanker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Drake scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Wanker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake throws a body punch but Wanker moves out of range.
Wanker throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wanker is defended easily by Drake.#T4#
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wanker under the eye.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wanker.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Wanker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Wanker tries to score with a low kick but Drake moves his leg out of the way.
Wanker takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake jabs at Wanker's body.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 212 - Okafor Vs Gunner     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022
#R1#
Sight works Drake's body with a nice hook.
Paul Sight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake slips a straight right by Sight.
Drake slips a jab from Sight.
A shot to the liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Sight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drake throws a body punch but Sight moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sight.
Sight cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sight lands with a hook. Drake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sight looks to throw the jab but Drake is out of range.
Sight throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Sight throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sight!
Drake takes a swing at Sight's ribcage but misses.
Sight punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Sight throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Drake misses.
No joy there for Sight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake throws a counter combo.
Drake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drake scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Sight.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sight misses with an uppercut
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sight.#T2#
Sight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Sight throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sight looks to throw the jab but Drake is out of range. #KD#
Sight lands a left and a right that send Drake crashing to the mat, dazed. Sight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Sight throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Sight finish him?
Sight drops Drake with a big left hand! Drake is injured, injured bad! Sight jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Sight!
Paul Sight made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: OFK 204 - Kiran Vs Gunner     
Date:   Jun 19, 2022
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Kurtev on that attempt.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurtev with a body shot.
Kurtev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurtev lands with a good body shot.
Kurtev dives in and grabs Drake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes down on Kurtev's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drake has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kurtev wants to clinch.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Kurtev ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurtev shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurtev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kurtev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##CL#
Kurtev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurtev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurtev prevents a body shot from Drake.
Kurtev wants a takedown.
Kurtev can't get the takedown.
Drake is struggling to control the position.
Kurtev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Drake manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurtev has his takedown stuffed
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Kurtev misses.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtev was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.#CL#
Kurtev closes the distance and pushes Drake back into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurtev.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurtev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kurtev rushes Drake and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Kurtev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drake pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kurtev forces Drake back against the cage and clinches.
Drake is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drake down to the mat. Drake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kurtev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurtev.
Kurtev misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtev was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.#CL#
Kurtev has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Drake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kurtev is trying to keep an underhook but Drake manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Drake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drake prevents Kurtev from improving his position.
Kurtev taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
Kurtev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Drake slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Kurtev's head.
Drake wants to take a breather but Kurtev is having none of it. #T4#
Kurtev striking from the bottom.
Kurtev tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control.
Drake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurtev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kurtev punching from the bottom.
Drake is taking a breather. Kurtev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kurtev is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Kurtev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drake pulls his head out easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurtev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake working over Kurtev with some ground and pound. Kurtev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kurtev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kurtev fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Kurtev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurtev lands in his opponent's guard.
Kurtev is standing up over Drake. Drake looks to escape but Kurtev dives into side control. #REVB#
Kurtev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kurtev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Drake rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kurtev's guard! Nice work there by Drake!
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bobby Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Drake trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kurtev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kurtev thows a huge punch but Drake dodges it nicely.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
Kurtev throwing shots but Drake is blocking nicely.
Drake trying to control from the bottom.
Kurtev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though. #T2#
Kurtev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kurtev is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drake trying to control but Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake gets full guard.
Drake has control of Kurtev's left arm, preventing Kurtev from doing any damage.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurtev's guard. #REVB#
Kurtev lands some strikes from the bottom.#T3#
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurtev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drake trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev working a defensive guard here.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kurtev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drake is aware though and is defending well.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Kurtev has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Drake trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kurtev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Kurtev's brow.
Drake lands a couple of elbows.
Drake landing with the ground and pound.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kurtev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drake is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kurtev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.
Drake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Krisko Kurtev will probably get the nod.
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#
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurtev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drake.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt
and Kurtev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurtev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Drake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drake.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Kurtev persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kurtev closes the distance and clinches.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Drake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Drake can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Kurtev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kurtev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake throws a body punch but Kurtev moves out of range.
Kurtev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Kurtev's head but Kurtev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kurtev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Drake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurtev.
Drake throws out a counter right but Kurtev avoids it with no problem.
Drake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurtev momentarily.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurtev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurtev. #CL#
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Kurtev has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurtev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurtev fails with the takedown
and Drake counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurtev moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
Kurtev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurtev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kurtev is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
Drake scores with a jab to the head.
Kurtev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurtev.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kurtev tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake lands a nice shot that snaps Kurtev's head back.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurtev. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurtev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kurtev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurtev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurtev thinking.
Kurtev tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Kurtev's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurtev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Kurtev feints and as Drake raises his hands in defense, Kurtev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 198-Sinisterra vs Ironfeld     
Date:   May 29, 2022
#R1#
Boxing Champ shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drake but Drake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Drake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Boxing Champ pushes Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxing Champ throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Boxing Champ goes for a takedown attempt but Drake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Drake.
Boxing Champ slips a jab from Drake.
Boxing Champ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boxing Champ misses with a kick to the body
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Boxing Champ misses with a kick to the body
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake cracks Boxing Champ with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boxing Champ moves to clinch but Drake breaks away
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Boxing Champ gets the takedown into side control.
Drake is looking to regain half guard here but Boxing Champ keeps moving and retains side control.
Boxing Champ postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Drake regains half guard, as Boxing Champ was trying to land strikes.
Drake keeping hold of Boxing Champ's head, controlling as best he can.
Boxing Champ perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Boxing Champ prevents Drake from improving his position.
Drake is looking to control Boxing Champ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drake avoid being mounted?
Drake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxing Champ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake trying to control the position here.
Boxing Champ working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drake's head.
Drake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake seems keen to control Boxing Champ's posture.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake wants to stand and escape but Boxing Champ is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch but Drake moves away
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake blocks a head kick by Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake cracks Boxing Champ with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Boxing Champ tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Drake pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Boxing Champ is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 191 - Kelly Vs Wanker     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Golles throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golles.
Drake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Drake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drake.
Golles tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golles throws a head kick that misses.
As Golles looks to move away, Drake throws a big counter combo but Golles just gets out of the way.
Drake lands a nice hook to Golles's body. Golles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golles throws a poor cross that misses
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake cracks Golles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Golles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Golles is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Golles.#T1#
Golles misses with a hook
and Drake counters with a two punch combo.
Golles misses with an uppercut
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Golles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Golles feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
Drake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golles looks winded!
Drake lands a jab to Golles's midsection.
Drake circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Golles to the canvas! Golles doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Drake keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 184 - Sight Vs Kelly     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022
#R1#
Wanker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wanker throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Wanker feints a jab promting Drake to slip. Wanker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drake slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick from Wanker lands but Drake takes it in his stride.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Wanker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Wanker saw that one coming.
Wanker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake cracks a nice hook into Wanker's ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Wanker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanker misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
A big left from Wanker misses.
Wanker connects with a body shot.
Wanker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Wanker misses with a hook
and Drake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Wanker misses.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wanker. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Wanker misses the target.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Wanker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Wanker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Wanker.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake misses with a right hand #TD#
and Wanker counters with a single leg into guard. Drake didn't expect that.
Wanker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drake pulls Wanker in close to his closed guard and prevents Wanker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Wanker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake wants to stand up but Wanker is controlling him.
Wanker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drake lands a jab to Wanker's midsection.
Wanker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wanker fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Wanker misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Wanker throws a lazy head kick
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Wanker feints a jab promting Drake to slip. Wanker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drake slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Drake's cut even more.
Wanker scores with a jab to the head.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wanker manages to avoid it.
Wanker tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wanker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drake takes one on the button.
Wanker misses with a double jab
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Wanker throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Wanker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Drake lands.#CUT2#It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Drake with a jab.
Wanker misses with a double jab.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake scores with a nice right hand.
Wanker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker has his takedown stuffed
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Wanker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wanker misses with an uppercut
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Wanker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
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 Orla Wanker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wanker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wanker throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Wanker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wanker thinking.
Wanker throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Drake lunges at Wanker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wanker's hand.
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Wanker swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wanker's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Drake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wanker doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Wanker is rocked!
Wanker scores with a nice strike.
Wanker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wanker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drake throws a jab when Wanker was well out of range.
Wanker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Drake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wanker.
A jab from Drake does it's job there.#CUT2#Orla Wanker's cut is getting worse.
Wanker misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Wanker shoots in but no luck this time.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanker moves away.
Wanker throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake misses with a body shot. #T2#
Wanker misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake defending well as Wanker loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks. #TD#
Wanker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drake on his heels. He'll look to pass Drake's guard now, I'm sure.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Wanker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wanker preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.
Drake keeping full guard, as Wanker tries to pass. #T3#
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wanker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Wanker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake takes a swing at Wanker's ribcage but misses.
Wanker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drake avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Wanker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above Bobby Drake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wanker throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wanker. Those never looked like landing.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Wanker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drake has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bobby Drake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Wanker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but Wanker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wanker connects with the punch.
Wanker fails with the takedown.
Wanker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wanker thinking.
Wanker lands with a shot to the body.
Drake connects with a jab.#TD#
Wanker looking to score a takedown here. Drake is defending well but Wanker drives through and ends up in Drake's guard.
Wanker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drake looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orla Wanker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wanker looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Wanker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wanker stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drake takes a swing at Wanker's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Wanker.
Wanker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wanker connects with a nice looking jab.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wanker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wanker.
Wanker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake leaves Wanker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.#T3#
Wanker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drake.
Wanker avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Wanker.
Wanker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Wanker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drake!
Drake tries to bench press Wanker off him but Wanker keeps the position. #SUB#
Wanker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drake prevents Wanker from improving position. #T4#
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wanker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drake prevents Wanker from improving position.
The ground and pound from Wanker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
Wanker wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.

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 Orla Wanker.
I think Wanker 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orla Wanker!

Orla Wanker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: OFK 177 - Jahouli Vs Cosby     
Date:   Mar 19, 2022
#R1#
Hedegaard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hedegaard somewhat.
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hedegaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hedegaard closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Hedegaard pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drake lands a slapping body shot.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Hedegaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hedegaard walks into a jab.#T1#
Hedegaard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drake lands a nice hook to Hedegaard's body. Hedegaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake scores with a one two! Hedegaard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drake lands a nice hook to Hedegaard's body. Hedegaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hedegaard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake 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.
Hedegaard has his takedown stuffed
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simon Hedegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Drake misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedegaard misses with a straight right.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Drake scores with a nice right hand.
Hedegaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drake connects with a crisp jab.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedegaard.
Drake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drake blocks a jab.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hedegaard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Drake tries to get set, Hedegaard tries to push him back and clinch up but Drake manages to avoid the attempt.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side.
Hedegaard blocks a jab.
Drake punishes Hedegaard's body with a nice straight punch.
Hedegaard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drake avoids the body shot from Hedegaard.
Drake connects with a body shot.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hedegaard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hedegaard is breathing heavily.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake's corner calls for a 1-2. Drake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hedegaard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drake pulls Hedegaard in close to prevent any damage.
Drake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hedegaard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drake is looking for a sweep. Hedegaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Drake 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. #TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drake's guard.
Drake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hedegaard trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hedegaard has Drake in his guard.#REVB#
Drake is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for a guillotine here but Drake defends easily.
Drake slips nicely into half guard.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Hedegaard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drake prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Hedegaard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drake scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2##SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hedegaard wants to control but Drake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hedegaard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.
Hedegaard has his hands on Drake's head, controlling the position.
Hedegaard looking to control. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hedegaard looking to control.
Drake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hedegaard has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Drake is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hedegaard takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Hedegaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hedegaard with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Hedegaard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hedegaard with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drake pinned against the cage. Drake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hedegaard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hedegaard.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hedegaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hedegaard rather than just go for the knockout.
Hedegaard throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Hedegaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedegaard shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedegaard closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Hedegaard pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hedegaard shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Hedegaard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to the liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hedegaard.
Drake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drake thuds a left hand into Hedegaard's body.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedegaard.
Drake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drake stuffs the takedown attempt from Hedegaard. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Drake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Drake lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Hedegaard attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hedegaard dodges the punch combination from Drake. #T3#
Hedegaard misses with a takedown
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hedegaard thinking.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hedegaard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake lands a jab-cross combination.
Drake lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Drake has knocked Hedegaard down with a huge combo! Drake steps away and waves a wobbly Hedegaard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Hedegaard is rocked!
Drake has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hedegaard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hedegaard at a distance.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake lands a jab to Hedegaard's midsection.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Hedegaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hedegaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Hedegaard fails with the takedown
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedegaard is just out of range.
Hedegaard shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown
and Hedegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hedegaard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 171 - Sharma Vs Naulakko     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
Drake missing with a left hand there. Komua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Komua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Komua misses the target.
Drake slips under a jab from Komua.
Komua connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.
Komua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Komua.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Komua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Komua with a jab.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Komua is out of range.
A jab from Komua finds it's way through Drake's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Komua thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Komua lands a big uppercut and Drake crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drake looks OK. Komua waves Drake back to his feet!#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Komua measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Drake! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Samson Komua!
Samson Komua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 162 - Holloway Vs Plutov     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022
#R1#
O Madsen misses with a jab to the body
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mark O Madsen has been cut.
Drake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
O Madsen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Drake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drake tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
O Madsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drake, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
O Madsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Madsen working away.#T1#
O Madsen misses with the ground and pound.
Drake defending against the ground and pound.
Drake is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
O Madsen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
O Madsen throws an elbow but Drake slips to the side and avoids it well.
O Madsen trying to control the position but Drake is working away.
Drake is trying to control O Madsen's posture but O Madsen avoids it.
Drake trying his best to control but O Madsen has mounted him.
We've been hearing that O Madsen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
O Madsen looking to finish Drake with some ground and pound. This is bad for Drake!
O Madsen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drake looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by O Madsen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Drake wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by O Madsen.
O Madsen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drake tries to hold on but O Madsen postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Madsen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by O Madsen.
O Madsen controlling the position easily from mount.
O Madsen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Drake can't escape the position.
O Madsen unloading with bombs!
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Madsen with a couple of short strikes.
O Madsen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O Madsen trying to control but Drake is having none of it.
O Madsen raining down hammerfists from mount.
O Madsen avoids the attempt from Drake to control.#T4#
O Madsen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Madsen punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drake 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.
Drake blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Madsen.
O Madsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
O Madsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drake tries to get to full guard but O Madsen has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark O Madsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark O Madsen'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#
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mark O Madsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Madsen tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Madsen.
Drake leaves O Madsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Madsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Madsen misses with a takedown
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark O Madsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Madsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Drake as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Drake.
O Madsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Drake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Madsen looking for a takedown. #T1#
Drake blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Madsen is defended easily by Drake.
O Madsen fails with the takedown.
O Madsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Madsen. O Madsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Drake - just one landing.
O Madsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#O Madsen is rocked!
O Madsen tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Oh O Madsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake scores with a body shot.
O Madsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Drake does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Drake drops O Madsen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Drake follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: OFK 156 - Cosby Vs Jarr     
Date:   Jan 02, 2022
#R1#
White takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
As White backs off Drake throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all.
A bone on bone clash there as Drake blocks the leg kick.
As White backs off Drake throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all.
Ralphie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
White misses the body punch
and Drake counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Drake to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
White closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drake quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Drake controlling the position well. #T1#
Drake is looking to improve his position.
White with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drake is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drake wants to control but White is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White winds up and cracks Drake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
White trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it.
Drake trying to control but White postures up.
White keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Drake tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Drake is controlling White's trapped leg to prevent White from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
White throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Drake lands with a cross.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White moves out of range as Drake strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Drake catches White right on the button with a cross.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down White rather than just go for the knockout.
White scores with a body shot.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White closes the distance but Drake moves to the side
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
A big right from Drake misses.
White thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
Drake lands a nice looking body shot.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drake scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
White misses with a body punch
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by White.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a chopping leg kick but Drake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice shot by Drake.
White misses the shot to the body.
Drake throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
White lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drake.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.#T2#
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from White misses its target.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
Nice cross by White.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Drake's head back.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Drake's cut even more.#T3#
Drake walks into a left hand. #ROC#Drake is rocked!
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
Drake slips under a jab from White.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
Drake misses the shot to the body.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
White 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.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
White misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake with a hook.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drake with a nice cross.
Drake takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White is looking to land body kicks.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
Drake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from White lands.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ralphie White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Drake scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, jab by Drake - just one landing.
Drake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White misses with an uppercut.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
White throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from White misses its target.#CL#
White moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from White. #T1#
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
Nice body punch from White. #TD2#
Drake gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

White kicks off Drake and gets to his feet.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Nice cross by White.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.
Drake throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.#T2#
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White works the jab nicely.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White misses with a body shot.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
White lands with a cross.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
White catches Drake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
White throws a leg kick
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake slips under a jab from White.
Drake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
White ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
White rushes Drake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White throws a low kick but Drake moves out of range easily.
White with a jab.#CUT#The cut above Bobby Drake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White catches Drake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
White throws an overhand right that drops Drake like a sack of potatoes! White dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie White!
After winning the bout, Ralphie White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Iron Wolf - Crowd Card     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spears.
Spears has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spears misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spears throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spears fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Spears takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spears is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Spears keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Spears.
Spears tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Spears takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spears is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Spears is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake lands a nice shot that snaps Spears's head back.
Spears fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aaron Spears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Spears lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spears walks into a jab.#CL#
Spears rushes Drake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drake has had enough of the clinch but Spears keeps him there for the moment.
Drake keeps control of Spears as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Spears controls his hands. #T1#
Drake tries to circle away but Spears has him pinned against the cage.
Drake prevents a body shot from Spears. #BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spears throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Spears throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake blocks a jab.
Drake throws a body punch but Spears moves out of range.
Spears throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spears.
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spears swings widly with a right hand
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spears is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spears avoids the body shot from Drake.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Spears ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spears throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Spears throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drake was covering up waiting for the punch and Spears finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Drake trying to control but Spears is working from the bottom.
Drake won't allow Spears to get back to his feet.
Drake passes into half guard.
Spears is trying to stand back up but Drake is controlling him
Spears trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Spears is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Spears is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard. #T3#
Spears wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is trying to control. Spears wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spears avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES#
Spears manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spears walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spears.
Drake throws a series of punches but Spears avoids them all with ease.
Spears lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spears tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spears scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks.
Spears throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spears scores with a jab.
Drake slips under a jab.
Drake throws a counter combo.
Drake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spears moves out of range of the strikes.
Spears fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head.
Spears tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Drake catches Spears right on the button with a cross.
Drake staying out of range there.
Spears wants to clinch
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spears swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spears connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Drake.
Spears throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spears misses with a leg kick.
Spears throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Drake finds it's way through Spears's defenses.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Spears throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range. #CL#
Spears forces Drake back against the cage and clinches.
Spears has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Spears tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Drake wants to get back to striking at distance but Spears won't allow it. #BC#
Spears breaks the clinch.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spears tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Spears pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drake back to the cage. Spears follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spears lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Spears tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Spears.
Drake connects with a right hand. Spears shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spears tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spears dodges the punch combination from Drake.
Spears was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Spears throws an off balance right hand
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spears keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spears swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Spears moves away and avoids it.
Spears blocks a jab.
Spears misses with a straight right.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spears lands with an uppercut that bounces Drake off the cage and back into range.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Spears scores with a four punch combination!
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spears throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spears!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake slips a jab from Spears.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spears.
Spears swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spears lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards. #T2#
Spears working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spears misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Drake keeps control of Spears as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spears lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Spears breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Drake throws a series of punches but Spears avoids them all with ease.
Drake looks to land a combination. Spears sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spears 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.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Spears scores with a hook.
A jab from Spears misses.
Spears throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Spears throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Drake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Drake misses with a hook. Spears ducked under it nicely.
Spears swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drake looks to land a combination but Spears avoids it well.
Spears uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Spears misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Spears misses with a jab to the body
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spears paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Spears scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks.
Spears cracks Drake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab from Spears.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Spears misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Spears misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Spears there.
Spears misses with a series of wild punches.
Spears tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Spears ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch.
Spears attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spears throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Drake misses. #CL#
Spears takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Spears.
Good standup being displayed there by Spears as he connects with a hook.
Spears swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spears thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Spears dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Drake blocks a leg kick.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spears darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drake defending well as Spears loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Spears closes the distance and pushes Drake back into the cage.#BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch.
Spears fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drake misses with a straight right.
Drake throws a body punch but Spears moves out of range.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spears throws out the jab.
Drake misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake jabs at Spears's body.
Spears throws a series of strikes that have Drake backpedaling.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Spears was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spears wants to clinch.#T1#
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spears sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake misses the jab.
Drake jabs Spears right on the nose. Spears blinks but takes it well.
Drake tries to move into range but Spears moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Spears.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spears.
Drake lands a nice hook to Spears's body. Spears takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake scores with a jab. Spears acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spears tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spears keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spears misses with a looping right.
Drake is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Drake. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Spears.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Spears bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spears throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Drake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Spears's shoulder, as Spears tries to avoid the shot.
Drake throws a series of punches but Spears avoids them all with ease.
Drake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spears takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spears misses with a two punch combination.
Spears throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spears scores with a three punch combo!
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drake scores with a jab.
Spears throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Spears.#T3#
Spears tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Spears connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Spears does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake cracks Spears with a good jab.
Drake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spears lands a slapping body shot.
Spears moves away from the strike by Drake. #TD#
Spears shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Spears postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Drake to stand up.
Spears throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Spears misses with a combination
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spears thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spears throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Drake lands a nice hook to Spears's body. Spears takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spearss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spears throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Spears moved out of range.
Spears walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spears looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spears moves away.
Spears throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spears jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spears momentarily.
Spears misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spears thuds his right hand into Drake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spears misses with a straight left.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spears swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa X Cocoran     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Cranio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Cranio.
Cranio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drake slips a straight right by Cranio.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Cranio misses with a left hand
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cranio.
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cranio cracks Drake with a good jab.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cranio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cranio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Cranio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cranio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake shoots in for a double leg but Cranio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quebra Cranio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Cranio misses with a straight right.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Cranio to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.#TD2#
Drake darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake working Cranio over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cranio is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.
Cranio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cranio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
Drake throws a strike but Cranio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Drake stops Cranio from standing up.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Cranio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Cranio!#REVR#
Drake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Drake is trying to control the position but Cranio postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Cranio gets to his feet. Drake looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drake slips under a jab.
Cranio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Drake's cut even more.
Cranio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drake backs up against the cage.
Cranio misses with a left hand
and Drake counters with a nice body shot.
Quebra Cranio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Cranio shows good takedown defense.
Quebra Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Drake.
Cranio throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Drake works Cranio's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Drake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cranio momentarily.
Cranio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranio misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake tries to bum rush Cranio with a series of wild strikes but Cranio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cranio.
Drake misses with a jab to the body
and Cranio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cranio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
A swing and a miss from Cranio.
Cranio misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Cranio does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Cranio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cranio tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Cranio back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebra Cranio dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cranio cracks Drake with a good jab.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Drake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drake tries to bum rush Cranio with a series of wild strikes but Cranio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cranio throws a big shot that misses.
Drake defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cranio cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Cranio has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Cranio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
Cranio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drake's efforts to push away.#T1#
Cranio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Cranio.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Cranio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Cranio. #BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cranio digs a good body shot into Drake's ribs.
Cranio jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Cranio. Cranio maintains the clinch. #T2#
Cranio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Cranio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cranio. #BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cranio connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Bobby Drake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Cranio.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cranio rather than just go for the knockout.
Drake avoids the body shot from Cranio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Cranio clinches up with Drake and pushes him back against the cage.
Cranio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Cranio lands a shoulder strike.
Cranio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cranio throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
Cranio misses with a hook to the body
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Cranio takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake unleashes a big counter combination but Cranio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Cranio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake prevents a body shot from Cranio.
Cranio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cranio prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.
Drake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Cranio controls his hands.
The referee calls for Drake to work. #BC#
Cranio breaks the clinch.
Cranio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Cranio tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cranio misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Cranio. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Cranio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Cranio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Cranio.
Drake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cranio throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranio catches Drake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#Bobby Drake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Drake shoots and misses
enabling Cranio to counter with a crisp jab.
Quebra Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Drake.
Drake shoots for a takedown but Cranio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebra Cranio dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cranio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
Cranio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cranio drops Drake with a naaaaasty hook - Drake is in real trouble here! Cranio dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
Quebra Cranio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Bilancia     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Drake.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Drake misses. #TD2#
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakagawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakagawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa is looking to control Drake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakagawa avoid being mounted?
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nakagawa is doing well to control the position and prevent Drake from advancing to side control.
Drake controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Drake there.
Drake working Nakagawa over with strikes.
Nakagawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!#SUB#
Nakagawa looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Drake is controlling Nakagawa 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Nakagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakagawa trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Nakagawa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
Nakagawa keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nakagawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakagawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Drake stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nakagawa has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Drake manages to get his head free but now Nakagawa has transitioned to an armbar! Drake grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nakagawa! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: KoF:IW - Mcgillicutty x Goku     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Catara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Catara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Catara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Drake lands a nice looking body shot.
Catara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catara was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Catara misses with a takedown
and Drake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake throws a combination. Catara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Catara has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Catara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but Catara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Catara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Catara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Catara at a distance.
Catara is breathing heavily.
Drake steps in with a hook that catches Catara right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Drake follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Catara looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: KoF-IW - High Contenders     
Date:   Jul 11, 2021
#R1#
Riddle tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Riddle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Riddle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Riddle scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
Riddle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Riddle has Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Riddle working aggressively here.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riddle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drake is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Riddle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Riddle motions for Drake to come forward. Riddle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drake.
Riddle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drake blocks a head kick by Riddle.
Riddle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddle moves away.
Riddle flicks out a counter leg kick but Drake steps away.
Drake stuns Riddle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riddle.
Drake throws a body punch but Riddle moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddle.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Riddle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2##CL2#
Riddle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riddle keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Riddle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riddle takes one to the side of the head.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Riddle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Riddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddle manages to avoid it.
Riddle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Riddle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake is looking to wear down Riddle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riddle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddle was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Riddle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Riddle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riddle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Drake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Riddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddle dodges the punch combination from Drake.
Drake checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Riddle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riddle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drake throws a body punch but Riddle moves out of range.
Drake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riddles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riddle wants to clinch
and Riddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Drake misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Riddle misses the target.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Riddle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drake misses the body punch
and Riddle counters with a thumping low kick.
Riddle throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
A jab from Drake misses.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
Riddle tries a quick counter leg kick but Drake is wise to it.#CL2#
Riddle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drake, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riddle throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Riddle is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
Riddle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riddle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drake throws a right and a left that Riddle avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake cracks Riddle with an open hand slap.
Riddle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Riddle shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Drake misses with a hook. Riddle ducked under it nicely.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake takes a swing at Riddle's ribcage but misses.
Riddle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Riddle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riddle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drake scrambles back to his feet.
Bobby Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Riddle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake lands a jab to Riddle's midsection.
Riddle scores with a head kick.
Drake misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddle.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riddle.
Riddle misses with a low kick.
Drake swings for the body but Riddle moves out of range.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddle can do to turn this around?
Drake just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Drake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Riddle's shoulder, as Riddle tries to avoid the shot.
Drake blocks a head kick by Riddle.
Riddle drops his hands momentarily and Drake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riddle throws a big counter head kick but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Riddle moved out of range.
Riddle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drake misses with a straight right.
Riddle lands a jab.
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Riddle tries a quick counter leg kick but Drake is wise to it.#T2#
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riddle circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Drake finds it's target.
Drake tries to bum rush Riddle with a series of wild strikes but Riddle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riddle misses with a low kick.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riddle doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddle feints a counter leg kick.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riddle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riddle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Riddle moved out of range nicely.
Riddle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Riddle settles back down.
Riddle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drake is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Drake misses its target.
Drake throws the left hand but Riddle avoids the punch easily.
Drake misses with a left hand
and Riddle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Riddle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Riddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake scores with a hook.
Riddle throws a leg kick but Drake moved away.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddle manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddle was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake throws a body punch but Riddle moves out of range.
Drake swings for the body but Riddle moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Riddle avoids the body shot from Drake.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riddle counters with a big head kick but Drake shrugs it off.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riddle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle wants to slow Drake down by chopping away at his legs.
Drake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Riddle's shoulder, as Riddle tries to avoid the shot.
Drake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Riddle scores with a decent looking hook.
Riddle 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.
Drake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drake misses with a hook
and Riddle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Riddle counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Riddle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riddle counters with a big head kick but Drake shrugs it off.
Riddle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Riddle settles back down.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Drake throws a series of punches but Riddle moves out of range.
Riddle misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Drake misses its target.
Drake misses with the combination.
Riddle avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Riddle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riddle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Riddle counters with a good low kick that Drake was not able to check.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Drake checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Riddle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Riddle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riddle drops his hands momentarily and Drake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddle moves away.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Drake swings for the body but Riddle moves out of range.
Drake takes a swing at Riddle's ribcage but misses.
Riddle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
Riddle misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Riddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Drake misses. #T2#
Riddle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Riddle settles back down.
Drake blocks a head kick by Riddle.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Riddle.
Riddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake misses with a double jab
and Riddle counters with an outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drake checks a leg kick.
Riddle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Drake blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Riddle.
Math Riddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Drake checks a leg kick.
Drake throws a hook but Riddle avoids it easily.
Drake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riddle lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Drake - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Riddle.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
Riddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riddle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riddle raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddle manages to avoid it.
Riddle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riddle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake lands a nice hook to Riddle's body. Riddle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riddle. Riddle obviously looking to wear him down.
Drake jabs at Riddle's body.
Riddle tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Drake blocks the leg kick.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riddle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Bobby Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riddle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

Event: C4 - XXXVI - Abner vs. Okafor     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1##CL#
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Takeda. Takeda maintains the clinch.
Takeda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Takeda goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Takeda gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Takeda seems to be working for a kimura but Drake defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drake has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda.
Takeda lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake wants to control the position but Takeda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Drake is trying to maintain the position but Takeda is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.
Drake gets full guard.
Takeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake looking to control. #SUB#
Takeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takeda 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.
Takeda is in close to Drake's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Takeda chips away with some ground and pound.
Drake is trying to keep Takeda in close.
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Takeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake is trying to keep Takeda in close.
Takeda throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely. #T3#
Takeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takeda stands up over Drake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drake's head.
Takeda landing with the ground and pound.
Takeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takeda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drake is pulling down on Takeda's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeda, at least for the moment.
Drake wants to hit a sweep here but Takeda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drake there!
Takeda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Drake tries to hold on but Takeda postures up.
Drake is looking to improve his position but Takeda isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Takeda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drake is surviving well by controlling Takeda's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Takeda looking to secure an arm triangle but Drake defends it well.
Drake wants to hold on but Takeda pushes him away.#SUB#
Takeda working for a submission but Drake is keeping him at bay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Takeda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Drake can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takeda walks into a straight right hand from Drake.
Drake takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Drake throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
As Drake tries to get set, Takeda tries to push him back and clinch up but Drake manages to avoid the attempt.
Drake digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.
Drake throws a combination. Takeda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takeda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drake throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeda tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Takeda closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takeda is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Takeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeda off to one side.
Takeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Takeda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drake thuds a left hand into Takeda's body.
Drake tries to bum rush Takeda with a series of wild strikes but Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drake.
No joy there for Takeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake scores with a punch to the head.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda wants to clinch.
Takeda looks to clinch
and Drake counters with a left and a right that stings Takeda.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Takeda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drake's guard.
Takeda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drake is looking to reverse the position.
Takeda landing a few strikes.
Takeda cracks Drake with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazuki Takeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeda grinds an elbow into Drake's temple. #T3##SUB#
Takeda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Drake is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Takeda yanks on the arm and Drake is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Takeda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C4 - XXIX - Anubis vs Mountain     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaupens moves away.
Kaupens lands with a hook. Drake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaupens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaupens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drake throws a hook but Kaupens blocks it.
Drake moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Kaupens misses the jab.
Kaupens throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaupens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drake walks into a jab.
Drake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Kaupens slips under a jab.
Kaupens misses with a double jab.
Drake has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drake lunges at Kaupens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaupens's hand.
Drake slips under a jab.
Kaupens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake misses the jab.
Drake throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range. #T1#
Drake lands a jab to Kaupens's midsection.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaupens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake slips under a jab.
Kaupens looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well.
Drake swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Kaupens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kaupens throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Kaupens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
A little jabbing left from Kaupens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kaupens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaupens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kaupens connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaupens throws a right hand that misses
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaupens thinking.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaupens.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Drake.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaupens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake tries to bum rush Kaupens with a series of wild strikes but Kaupens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake is looking to wear down Kaupens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kaupens works the jab nicely.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Drake.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaupens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaupens misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Kaupens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Kaupens coming out on top.#T3#
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaupens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaupens. That snapped Drake's head back.
Kaupens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Kaupens.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Kaupens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaupens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drake thinking.
Kaupens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
A jab lands there for Kaupens.
Drake swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kaupens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaupens might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kaupens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Kaupens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Kaupens moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaupens lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Drake is rocked!#CUT2#Bobby Drake's cut is getting worse.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaupens has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Kaupens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaupens lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drake's hands.
Kaupens tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaupens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaupens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake thuds his right hand into Kaupens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaupens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Kaupens throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ansis Kaupens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Kaupens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaupens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake slips under a jab from Kaupens.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaupens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaupens on the side of the head.
Drake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaupens thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
Kaupens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kaupens has knocked Drake down with a huge combo! Kaupens steps away and waves a wobbly Drake back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaupens moves away.
Kaupens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kaupens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head.
BOOM! Kaupens lands a beautiful left hook that drops Drake. Drake tries to recover but Kaupens is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Drake lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ansis Kaupens!

 

Event: C4 XXIV - Duvernay vs Akechi     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Worthington Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Drake cracks Worthington Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Warren Worthington Iii has been cut.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Worthington Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Worthington Iii does no damage.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Worthington Iii scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Worthington Iii.
Worthington Iii dodges the punch combination from Drake.
Worthington Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worthington Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drake slips a jab from Worthington Iii.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Worthington Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drake throws a right hand that Worthington Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Worthington Iii also avoids with ease.
Worthington Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Worthington Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake avoids the body shot from Worthington Iii.
Worthington Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Drake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Worthington Iii to the ground. Drake is now in Worthington Iii's guard.
Drake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Worthington Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake trying to control but Worthington Iii is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Worthington Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drake sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Worthington Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between Worthington Iii's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Worthington Iii's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Drake 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.
Drake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Worthington Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Worthington Iii has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Worthington Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Worthington Iii looking for a triangle here. Drake is fighting it but it looks tight! Worthington Iii pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Drake is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Warren Worthington Iii!

 

Event: C4 XIX - Mayhem vs Duvernay     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Bloodsport takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Gab Bloodsport has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Drake scores with a four punch combination!
Bloodsport drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drake slips under a jab from Bloodsport.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Drake drops Bloodsport with a beautiful combination! Bloodsport stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drake is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bloodsport is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloodsport get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bloodsport stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Drake runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: C4 XIV - Mayhem vs. Daniko     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Molinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Drake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Molinov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Molinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake landing a few strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Molinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Molinov is trying to get back to half guard.
Molinov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Molinov is not content to let Drake control the position.
Molinov is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake trying to control the position but Molinov is working away.
Drake prevents Molinov from escaping the position.
Molinov is not content to let Drake control the position. #T1#
Drake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Molinov dodges the ground and pound from Drake.
We've been hearing that Drake has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Molinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Molinov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Molinov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drake connects with a decent elbow.
Molinov defending against the ground and pound.
Drake working the head with strikes. #T2#
Drake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Molinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Molinov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Drake lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Drake lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Drake with a couple of short strikes.
Drake with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake avoids the attempt from Molinov to control.
Drake is landing with some decent strikes but Molinov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Molinov tries to hold on but Drake postures up.#T3#
Drake looking to control but Molinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Molinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drake connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drake unloading with bombs!
Drake with good strikes from the mount here!
Molinov is looking to get to half guard.
Drake landing punches. #T4#
Drake is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Molinov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drake lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molinov can't escape the position.
Molinov keeps trying to improve his position.
Drake working Molinov over with strikes here.
Drake controlling the pace for now.
Drake tries to control but Molinov wriggling away.
Molinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drake connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drake postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Molinov looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Molinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake swings for the body but Molinov moves out of range.
Molinov scores with a shot to the body.
Molinov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molinov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Molinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left and a right from Drake both land. Nice combination.
Drake tries to move into range but Molinov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molinov avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Molinov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Molinov scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#Bobby Drake's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Drake looks to throw the jab but Molinov is out of range.
Molinov stuffs the takedown.
Molinov lands with a cross.
Yuri Molinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Molinov's belly button to the back.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Molinov is just out of range.
Yuri Molinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molinov connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Drake is rocked!
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molinov manages to avoid it.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molinov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Drake right on the button. Drake goes down! Molinov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Molinov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Molinov!
Yuri Molinov 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: C4 - The Ninth     
Date:   Nov 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake scores with a hook.
Ramathorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramathorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramathorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch combination from Drake misses. #CL#
Ramathorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramathorn scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Drake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramathorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Ramathorn. #T1#
Ramathorn is pressed up against the cage. Drake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramathorn down to the mat. Ramathorn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramathorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake looks winded!#KD#
Ramathorn lands a big uppercut and Drake crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drake looks OK. Ramathorn waves Drake back to his feet!#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Drake tries to get into range but Ramathorn steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Drake! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Ramathorn scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arcot Ramathorn!

 

Event: C4 - The Sixth     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeraq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake misses with a hook
and Zeraq counters with a nice uppercut.
Zeraq fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zeraq takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zeraq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake lands a glancing blow to the side of Zeraq 's head.#TD2#
Drake looking to score a takedown here. Zeraq is defending well but Drake drives through and ends up in Zeraq 's guard.#SUB#
Zeraq is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drake defends well.
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drake lands a couple of elbows.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeraq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zeraq is looking to stand back up but Drake counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zeraq .
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drake wants to take a breather but Zeraq is having none of it.
Drake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Drake there. #T2#
Zeraq on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zeraq on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zeraq tries to get out of the position.
Drake scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Zeraq 's hands, connecting with Zeraq 's forehead.
Zeraq has hold of Drake's hands but Drake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drake trying to pass the guard but Zeraq defending well.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Zeraq 's hands, connecting with Zeraq 's forehead.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake trying to control the action but Zeraq is working from the bottom.
Zeraq on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zeraq is breathing heavily.
Drake is nestled in close to Zeraq , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drake trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Zeraq 's head.
Nice strikes from Drake there.
Zeraq on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Zeraq taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drake lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drake lands a nice short elbow.
Drake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zeraq is in trouble now - Drake has advanced to mount!
Drake trying to control but Zeraq is having none of it.
Zeraq is bucking up trying to escape but Drake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Drake landing punches.
Zeraq taking shots to the head.
Drake punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Zeraq is rocked!
Drake working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Drake connects with a right hand. Zeraq shakes it off.
Drake shoots in and drives through. Zeraq sprawls well.#TD2#
Drake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zeraq manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drake passes Zeraq 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drake trying to control the action but Zeraq is working from the bottom.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Zeraq 's temple.
Zeraq knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Zeraq 's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Zeraq 's temple.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Zeraq is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Drake working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zeraq is in trouble now - Drake has advanced to mount!
Drake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drake postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Zeraq out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Drake goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!

 

Event: C4 - The Second     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
deGrasse Tyson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - deGrasse Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
deGrasse Tyson tries to clinch up.
deGrasse Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Neil deGrasse Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
deGrasse Tyson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Drake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging deGrasse Tyson to the ground. Drake is now in deGrasse Tyson's guard.
deGrasse Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. deGrasse Tyson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by deGrasse Tyson!#REVB#
Drake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drake tries to get out of the position.
Drake keeping moving, preventing deGrasse Tyson from controlling successfully.
Drake has control of deGrasse Tyson's left arm, preventing deGrasse Tyson from doing any damage. #T1#
Drake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but deGrasse Tyson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
deGrasse Tyson wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Drake looks like he's trying to stand up.
deGrasse Tyson wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
deGrasse Tyson prevents Drake from improving his position.
Drake is doing well to control the position and prevent deGrasse Tyson from advancing to side control.
deGrasse Tyson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Drake controls his leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake tries to roll over but deGrasse Tyson keeps him under control.
deGrasse Tyson wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
Drake wants to improve his position but deGrasse Tyson is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Drake controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drake lands a body shot. #T3#
deGrasse Tyson throws a nice head kick!
deGrasse Tyson wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
deGrasse Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Drake stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Drake to work. #TD#
Drake turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Drake creates some space and throws a big elbow, but deGrasse Tyson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Drake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Drake advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drake cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake throws a sloppy strike and deGrasse Tyson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and deGrasse Tyson has ended up in Drake's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake controlling deGrasse Tyson's posture. #T4#
deGrasse Tyson passes Drake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drake is trying to stand back up but deGrasse Tyson is controlling him
deGrasse Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake tries to kick deGrasse Tyson off but deGrasse Tyson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
deGrasse Tyson trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
deGrasse Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
deGrasse Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that deGrasse Tyson can do to turn this around?#CL2#
deGrasse Tyson closes the distance and pushes Drake back into the cage.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow just above Drake 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
deGrasse Tyson keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drake.
deGrasse Tyson with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. deGrasse Tyson obliges.
deGrasse Tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, deGrasse Tyson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drake's brow.
deGrasse Tyson missing with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
deGrasse Tyson connects with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Drake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drake wants to break free but deGrasse Tyson has control.
deGrasse Tyson working Drake over with knees to the body.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from deGrasse Tyson.
Drake is working for takedown but deGrasse Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
deGrasse Tyson blocks a body shot from Drake.
deGrasse Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Drake shrugs off.
deGrasse Tyson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drake holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
deGrasse Tyson landing knees to the body. #TD#
Drake gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake is looking to stall here but deGrasse Tyson recovers full guard.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake postures up in deGrasse Tyson's guard and throws a big left but deGrasse Tyson blocks it.
Drake with a nice head shot there.
Drake is stalling in the full guard.
Drake throws a strike but deGrasse Tyson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Drake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
deGrasse Tyson trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
deGrasse Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Drake is adopting a defensive guard.
deGrasse Tyson trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drake has control of deGrasse Tyson's left arm, preventing deGrasse Tyson from doing any damage.
deGrasse Tyson sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
deGrasse Tyson tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
deGrasse Tyson tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - deGrasse Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
deGrasse Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil deGrasse Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake'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#
deGrasse Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake attempts a counter takedown but deGrasse Tyson avoids it well and moves away.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on deGrasse Tyson's shoulder, as deGrasse Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
deGrasse Tyson wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Drake missing with a left hand there. deGrasse Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Drake. That snapped deGrasse Tyson's head back.
deGrasse Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
deGrasse Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
deGrasse Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Drake avoiding damage as deGrasse Tyson throws knees to the body. #TD#
Drake lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
deGrasse Tyson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Drake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
deGrasse Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to deGrasse Tyson's brow.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake trying to control but deGrasse Tyson is working from the bottom.
Drake distracts deGrasse Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Drake throws a strike but deGrasse Tyson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Drake pulls deGrasse Tyson in close to his closed guard and prevents deGrasse Tyson from doing any damage or advancing position.
deGrasse Tyson wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Drake is adopting a defensive guard.
deGrasse Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Drake pulls deGrasse Tyson in close to his closed guard and prevents deGrasse Tyson from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Drake drives through with a takedown into guard.
deGrasse Tyson controlling Drake's posture. #T4#
deGrasse Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drake stands up over deGrasse Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but deGrasse Tyson blocks nicely.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to keep Drake in close.
Drake wants to control from the top but deGrasse Tyson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
deGrasse Tyson controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

 

 
 
 
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