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Event:
Highland 44
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tillet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tillet tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
Drake wants to clinch up but Tillet keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tillet taking a breather.#TD#
Tillet manages to pull guard.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Drake won't allow Tillet to sweep him here.
Drake wants to control from the top but Tillet keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet looking for a sweep. Not yet Tillet, not yet.
Tillet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tillet tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillet trying to control the position here. #T1#
Tillet wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Tillet is retaining full guard.
Drake won't allow Tillet to sweep him here.
Drake trying to control but Tillet is working from the bottom.
Tillet has his hands on Drake's head, controlling the position.
Tillet wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drake trying to control but Tillet is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Tillet feinted with a counter takedown.
Drake moves away from the strike by Tillet.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Tillet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
Richard Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tillet is defended easily by Drake.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tillet with a body shot.
Drake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drake misses with a looping left.#T3#
Drake wants to clinch.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Tillet moved out of range nicely.
Drake wants to clinch but Tillet slips to the side#TD#
and Tillet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tillet.
Tillet 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 pulls Tillet in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Drake has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tillet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Drake wants to stand but Tillet is controlling the position.
Tillet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tillet chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.
Drake is still in real trouble! Can Tillet finish him?
Tillet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tillet throws a big right hand that misses.
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tillet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tillet arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Drake's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maurice Tillet! |
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Event:
Highland 34
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Drake cracks Ousmane with an open hand slap.
Ousmane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ousmane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ousmane gets slowly back to his feet.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Ousmane's head but Ousmane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Drake has managed to clinch.
Drake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ousmane prevents a body shot from Drake.
Ousmane prevents a body shot from Drake.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Ousmane blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake prevents the takedown attempt.
Richard Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ousmane or not.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ousmane's elbow.
Drake tries a body shot but Ousmane blocks it.
Ousmane is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Ousmane can't get the takedown.
Ousmane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ousmane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ousmane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Drake has closed the distance and engaged Ousmane in a clinch.
Ousmane wants to take the fight to the mat but Drake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Ousmane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ousmane backwards.
Drake tries to work over Ousmane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ousmane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drake prevents it.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ousmane's elbow. #T2#
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Ousmane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Drake regains guard immediately.
Drake pulls Ousmane in close to his closed guard and prevents Ousmane from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ousmane throwing strikes but missing.
Ousmane throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Ousmane works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ousmane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ousmane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.
Ousmane distracts Drake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ousmane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
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.
Ousmane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ousmane is one step ahead there.
Drake wants to hit a sweep here but Ousmane passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drake there! #T4#
Drake is looking to improve his position but Ousmane isn't that keen on the idea.
Ousmane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ousmane lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Drake! Ousmane sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Drake and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kofi Ousmane! |
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Event:
Highland 28
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Drake scores with a four punch combination!
Drake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Graves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab by Drake.#CL#
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Graves jumps guard but Drake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake lands a left hand.
#T1#
Graves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drake walks away with a smile on his face. Graves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drake scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Drake.#CL#
Graves tries to keep at a distance but Drake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves tries to pull guard but Drake won't allow it.
Richard Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Graves.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves looks winded!
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Drake.
#T2#
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Drake.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Drake lands a body punch. #T3#
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Drake works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graves.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graves or not.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
A short right from Drake.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Drake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Good body shot from Drake.
#T4#
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake is working Graves over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
A short right from Drake.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Drake lands a shoulder strike.
Drake is working Graves over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Drake has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richard Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graves.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Drake presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Drake.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake is working Graves over against the cage.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards. #T1#
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake lands an uppercut.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Drake on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
#T2#
Drake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Drake gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Drake works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graves.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Drake pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Drake presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Drake cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Drake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Drake dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drake cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Richard Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Drake darts in and clinches Graves up against the cage.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graves.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves tries to pull guard but Drake won't allow it.
Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Graves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graves's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
A short right from Drake.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Drake digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Pablo Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Drake cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
#T4#
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake lands an uppercut.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Drake lands a body shot.
Richard Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Drake! |
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Event:
Highland 19
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Drake scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Bad Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake catches Bad Boy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Bad Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bad Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake missing with a left hand there. Bad Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Bad Boy tries to keep at a distance but Drake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bad Boy tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Bad Boy controls the action.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bad Boy's efforts to push away.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bad Boy's efforts to push away.
Bad Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bad Boy tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Drake tries a body shot but Bad Boy blocks it.
#T1#
Bad Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Bad Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bad Boy is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bad Boy struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Bad Boy has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bad Boy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bad Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Bad Boy blocking some punches.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bad Boy or not.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bad Boy backwards.
Bad Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bad Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bad Boy.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bad Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake prevents Bad Boy from breaking the clinch.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bad Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake lands an uppercut.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Bad Boy's ribcage. Bad Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bad Boy tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Bad Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Bad Boy controls the action.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Bad Boy's head.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Drake.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Drake throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bad Boys head.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake has Bad Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Bad Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bad Boy's elbow.
Drake working aggressively here.
Bad Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bad Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bad Boy's elbow.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bad Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Bad Boy tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Bad Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Drake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bad Boy is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bad Boy has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Drake.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Bad Boy's head.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Bad Boy controls the action.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bad Boy.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bad Boy.
Bad Boy is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bad Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Drake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Drake pushes Bad Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Bad Boy tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bad Boy backwards.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bad Boy's efforts to push away.
A short right from Drake.
Bad Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bad Boy blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Bad Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bad Boy's gas tank.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bad Boy blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bad Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bad Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Bad Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Bad Boy avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Bad Boy blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake keeps control of Bad Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Bad Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bad Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Bad Boy controls the action.
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Bad Boy is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake. #T2#
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bad Boy's elbow.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bad Boy is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bad Boy.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Bad Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Bad Boy blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Bad Boy tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Bad Boy blocking some punches.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake pushes Bad Boy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bad Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richard Drake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bad Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Bad Boy's head.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake gets through Bad Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bad Boy looking to stall.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bad Boy has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake has Bad Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Bad Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bad Boy tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Bad Boy is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy blocks an uppercut.
Bad Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bad Boy backwards.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Bad Boy controls the action.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bad Boy blocks a body shot from Drake.
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bad Boy backwards.
Bad Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Bad Boy.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bad Boy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Drake darts in and clinches Bad Boy up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bad Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake tries a body shot but Bad Boy blocks it.
Bad Boy can't break the clinch.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bad Boy tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Bad Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bad Boy's elbow.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Bad Boy's ribcage. Bad Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bad Boy has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Bad Boy tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Bad Boy's ribcage. Bad Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bad Boy.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bad Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Bad Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
#T2#
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bad Boy's elbow.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bad Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bad Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Bad Boy avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bad Boy - that landed with a thud.
Drake works on Bad Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bad Boy is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake working aggressively here.
Bad Boy tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Drake prevents Bad Boy from breaking the clinch.
Drake misses with some punches.
Bad Boy tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
Drake digs a right hand into Bad Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bad Boy's gas tank.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bad Boy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drake is keeping busy.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bad Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Bad Boy.
Bad Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake misses with some punches.
Bad Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bad Boy.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake keeps control of Bad Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vitor Bad Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bad Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bad Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bad Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Bad Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bad Boy is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bad Boy is trying to break free.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bad Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Drake has Bad Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Bad Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bad Boy tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Bad Boy blocks a body shot from Drake.
Richard Drake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Drake! |
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Event:
Highland 7
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Drake.
Shalashaska tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shalashaska tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Shalashaska moves into range and clinches up with Drake.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Shalashaska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalashaska tries to pull guard but Drake won't allow it.
#TD#
Shalashaska drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Shalashaska 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. #SUB#
Drake is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Shalashaska has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Drake is looking to defend but Shalashaska has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Drake! Shalashaska pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Drake taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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