Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bounty Tournament 4
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Oliveira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliveira working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to Oliveira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oliveira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oliveira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Oliveira forces Drake back against the cage and clinches.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drake is struggling to control the position.
Drake tries to pull guard but Oliveira holds him up against the cage and eventually Drake drops back down to his feet.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##BC#
Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
Oliveira 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. #CL2#
Drake darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Drake taking a breather. #TD2#
Drake has clasped his hands together around Oliveira's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Oliveira throws Drake to one side and escapes!
Oliveira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
Vincenzo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tear Drop Drake.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Drake misses with a left hand
and Oliveira counters with an outside leg kick.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Oliveira.
Oliveira cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliveira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drake.
Oliveira cracks Drake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Oliveira gets tackled into the cage by Drake. Drake maintains the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.#T2#
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveira avoids the damage to the body.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Oliveira is blocking nicely. #BC#
Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Vincenzo Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oliveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira connects with the punch.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oliveira.#CL2#
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliveira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oliveira slips under a jab.#T3#
Oliveira scoring well with a low kick there.
Drake avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Drake misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Drake.
Jab, jab by Oliveira - just one landing.
Drake misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliveira throws a good cross that connects.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drake is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
As Drake looks to move away, Oliveira throws a big counter combo but Drake just gets out of the way.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliveira jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake blocks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Drake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira lands a jab.
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.
Drake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliveira as he connects with a hook.
Oliveira sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira sets himself, and Drake steps forward looking for the clinch! Oliveira avoids it this time.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
Drake throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drake fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Oliveira 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#
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Oliveira.
Drake slips under a jab.#CL2#
Drake forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Drake wants to counter with a clinch but Oliveira pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to land a leg kick but Drake is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Drake as he connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Drake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oliveira defends well and Drake ends up having to push Oliveira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Oliveira clinches with his opponent.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks with his arms. #BC#
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
Vincenzo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tear Drop Drake.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Oliveira 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.
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!
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliveira connects with a leg kick.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveira throws out a powerful jab.
Drake checks a leg kick.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Oliveira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oliveira scores with a nice right hand.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Drake instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Drake jumps guard and drags Oliveira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Drake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Drake wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Oliveira stays in close to Drake's body and controls the position.
Oliveira won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drake is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Oliveira is controlling him well.
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.
Oliveira takes a little break here. Drake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drake is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira just content to control the position.
Oliveira continues to stall.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Drake is working away.
Oliveira is staying tight to Drake's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Oliveira 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#
Oliveira lands an overhand right.
Drake is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
Vincenzo Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliveira.
Oliveira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage.
Drake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira lands with a right hand.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Oliveira thows a body kick. Drake tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oliveira lands with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Drake.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Drake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oliveira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Vincenzo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tear Drop Drake.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Drake forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira lands with a left to the head.
Drake keeps control of Oliveira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake trying to land knees to the body.
Oliveira is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
Tear Drop Drake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tear Drop Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
Oliveira looks to land a combination. Drake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oliveira.
Drake throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Drake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Oliveira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oliveira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oliveira tries to clinch
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake.
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
Vincenzo Oliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliveira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliveira leaves Drake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake throws a right hand that misses
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Drake.
Oliveira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliveira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice jab there from Oliveira.
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.
Drake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Oliveira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira works over Drake's head and body with a nice combination.
Oliveira connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliveira, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Oliveira!
Vincenzo Oliveira really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake walks into a jab.
Dragomir just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragomir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake.
Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dragomir tries to avoid it but Drake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dragomir to the ground. Dragomir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexander Dragomir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tear Drop Drake.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Drake feints and as Dragomir raises his hands in defense, Drake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dragomir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dragomir tries to get out of the position.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Dragomir blocks nicely.
Dragomir is trying to keep Drake in close.
Dragomir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Dragomir is looking for a sweep.
Dragomir seems a little lost for a moment, as Drake dominates the positioning.
Dragomir tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.#SUB2#
Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dragomir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dragomir is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Drake tries for a kimura but Dragomir is defending well.
Dragomir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Dragomir is letting Drake control him for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dragomir is trying to get back to half guard.
Dragomir is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Drake working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragomir tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.#SUB2#
Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drake controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Dragomir regains half guard, as Drake was trying to land strikes.
Dragomir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Drake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dragomir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dragomir defending well though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dragomir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake. #SUB2#
Drake is working for a kimura but Dragomir is defending it quite comfortably.
Drake controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tear Drop Drake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dragomir lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Dragomir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragomir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragomir blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragomir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragomir tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragomir blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragomir cracks Drake with a nice body shot.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Dragomir misses with a punch to the body.
Drake connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragomir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dragomir lands a body shot.
Dragomir pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Dragomir.
Dragomir lands an uppercut.
Dragomir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Dragomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake blocks a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragomir cracks Drake with a nice body shot.
Dragomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake tries to stall but Dragomir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dragomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragomir lands with a left to the head.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dragomir.
Alexander Dragomir has scored more points in the clinch 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!
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragomir controls his hands. #T2#
Drake scores with a knee to the head.
Drake tries to pull guard but Dragomir won't allow it.
Dragomir scores with a hook to the body.
Drake blocks a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake jumps guard but Dragomir stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dragomir can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dragomir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragomir scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Drake tries to pull guard but Dragomir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexander Dragomir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tear Drop Drake.
Dragomir tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Dragomir back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dragomir.
Dragomir struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Dragomir. #T3#
Dragomir scores with a hook to the body.
Dragomir tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Dragomir back against the cage.
Dragomir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Dragomir misses with a body punch.
Dragomir takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dragomir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragomir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Dragomir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragomir tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
A short right from Dragomir on the inside.
Dragomir pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake jumps guard but Dragomir stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dragomir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Dragomir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
Dragomir lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragomir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dragomir lands a body punch.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dragomir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dragomir gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragomir.
Dragomir tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Dragomir - that landed with a thud.
Dragomir tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragomir presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragomir presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dragomir struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Dragomir dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dragomir tries to clinch up.#CL#
Dragomir moves into the clinch.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Dragomir is blocking nicely.
Dragomir tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake prevents a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Dragomir.
Dragomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragomir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake jumps guard but Dragomir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drake prevents a body shot from Dragomir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragomir lands an uppercut.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragomir blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dragomir can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Dragomir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragomir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not. #TD2#
Drake pulls guard successfully.
Dragomir trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragomir passes Drake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Dragomir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Drake regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Drake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dragomir escapes and throws Drake's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Drake is looking for a sweep.
Drake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Drake is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Drake actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Drake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragomir pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drake.
Drake wants to improve his position but instead Dragomir has moved into half guard.
Drake is pressing down on Dragomir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drake looking to control.
Dragomir trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Drake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragomir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dragomir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dragomir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dragomir advances to half guard.
Dragomir trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Drake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dragomir is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Dragomir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dragomir 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Dragomir!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Dragomir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2023

#R1#
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Oliveira.
Drake misses with a straight right.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Oliveira clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Drake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Oliveira slips a jab from Drake.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drake.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira slips a jab from Drake.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
A big right from Drake misses.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Oliveira connects with a single shot there.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
It looked like Drake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliveira.
Oliveira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Drake drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
Oliveira takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Vincenzo Oliveira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks with his arms. #T2#
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake lands a left hand.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oliveira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drake crunches a lovely knee into Oliveira's ribcage.#BC2#
Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
A punch lands to the side of Drake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Drake.
Oliveira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drake swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Drake connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Oliveira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Drake.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oliveira.
Drake tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliveira defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Drake throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
We've been informed that Oliveira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Drake tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira fakes the leg kick and cracks Drake in the body.
Drake is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oliveira's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oliveira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Drake tries to clinch up.#T4#
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira thumps Drake with a low kick.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Oliveira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Drake misses.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Drake scores with a four punch combination!
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliveira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oliveira.
Oliveira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Oliveira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincenzo Oliveira's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Drake checks a low kick from Oliveira.
A leg kick checked by Drake.
Drake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Drake takes the fight into the clinch.
Drake trying to land knees to the body.
Drake scores with a knee to the head.
Oliveira wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake has Oliveira pressed against the cage, preventing Oliveira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oliveira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tear Drop Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliveira.
A shot to the liver by Oliveira. Beautiful body shot.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Drake misses with a hook.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
Drake checks a low kick from Oliveira.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Oliveira.
Drake is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
Oliveira scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake misses with a hook.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake misses with a straight left. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira slips a straight right by Drake.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Drake.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
Drake tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Drake.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Drake clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira scores with a spinning back kick!
Drake slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Drake has closed the distance and engaged Oliveira in a clinch. #BC2#
Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Drake misses.
Oliveira throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
As Oliveira tries to get set, Drake tries to push him back and clinch up but Oliveira manages to avoid the attempt.
Drake slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Oliveira with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Oliveira.
Drake tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira tries a low kick but Drake avoids it.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Drake.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Drake tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake connects with the punch.#CL#
Drake clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake has Oliveira pressed against the cage, preventing Oliveira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vincenzo Oliveira'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##CL#
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Drake slips a jab from Oliveira.
Drake checks a leg kick.
Drake tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
Drake tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira throws a leg kick
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
A punch combination from Oliveira misses.
Drake throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliveira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oliveira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Oliveira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drake, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliveira is defending well for now.#BC2#
Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drake moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliveira looks for the body kick but Drake saw that one coming.
A jab from Drake misses.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Tear Drop Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Drake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drake wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Drake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira tries a quick counter leg kick but Drake is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake moves out of range of the body kick from Oliveira.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oliveira. Oliveira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Crunch! Oliveira slams his shin into Drake's torso.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oliveira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks with his arms.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
Oliveira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oliveira tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Oliveira wants to break free but Drake has control. #BC2#
Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Drake misses the jab.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira works over Drake's head and body with a nice combination.
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vincenzo Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drake misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Oliveira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oliveira thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Oliveira connects with a solid leg kick.
Oliveira jabs at Drake's body.
Oliveira lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Oliveira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oliveira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drake throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Oliveira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts. #CL#
Drake has closed the distance and engaged Oliveira in a clinch.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliveira blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oliveira 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Oliveira!
Vincenzo Oliveira gave a mention to Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WFC 44: Nomura v Dragon Li
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Drake lands a jab.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Maurelli ducks down to avoid it.
Maurelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maurelli scores with a hook.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maurelli to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Tear Drop Drake has been cut.
Drake tries to clinch up
letting Maurelli counter with a right hand.
Drake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maurelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Maurelli ducks down to avoid it.
Maurelli connects with a jab.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maurelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake avoids the body shot from Maurelli. #T1#
Maurelli throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Drake wants to counter the offense by Maurelli and move into the clinch position.
Maurelli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Maurelli is just out of range.
Maurelli thuds his right hand into Drake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maurelli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
and Maurelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Drake misses with a shot to the body
and Maurelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maurelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maurelli to score with a decent uppercut.
Maurelli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Drake lands a slapping body shot.
Maurelli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Maurelli.
Drake takes a swing at Maurelli's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL2#
Drake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maurelli gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Maurelli.
A short right from Maurelli on the inside.
Maurelli lands a left hand.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maurelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Maurelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maurelli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maurelli has Drake pressed against the cage.
Drake working Maurelli over with knees to the body.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Maurelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake slowing the pace effectively.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maurelli blocks it with crossed arms.
Maurelli blocking some punches.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Maurelli is blocking nicely.
Maurelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Maurelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maurelli. Maurelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Maurelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drake is looking to clinch but Maurelli is avoiding it.
It looks like Maurelli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maurelli throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Maurelli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maurelli counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Drake misses with a hook
and Maurelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Drake has closed the distance and engaged Maurelli in a clinch.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maurelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake pushes Maurelli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Maurelli.
Maurelli avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body. #BC#
Maurelli manages to break the clinch.
Maurelli misses with a looping right.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maurelli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Maurelli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drake thinking.
Maurelli lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Maurelli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tear Drop Drake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maurelli looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Maurelli.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaurelli.#CL2#
Drake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maurelli, pushing him back against the cage.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake is stalling here.
Drake trying to stall but Maurelli improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
We've been informed that Drake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Maurelli manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maurelli throws out the jab.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Maurelli is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maurelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maurelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Maurelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Maurelli moved out of range.
Maurelli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maurelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Maurelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake avoids the body shot from Maurelli.
Drake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maurelli doesn't seem bothered though.
Drake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maurelli.
Nice uppercut lands for Maurelli. That snapped Drake's head back.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maurelli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maurelli.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.#T2#
Maurelli tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Maurelli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drake just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maurelli stalling the fight.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Maurelli blocks with his arms.
Drake letting Maurelli take a breather here.
Maurelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maurelli managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Maurelli blocks with his arms. #BC#
Maurelli manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Maurelli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Maurelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris Maurelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Maurelli ducks down to avoid it.
Maurelli walks into a straight right hand from Drake.
Drake tries to clinch up but Maurelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Maurelli clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drake is looking to clinch.
Maurelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maurelli lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Drake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Drake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maurelli can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maurelli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Drake tries to clinch up but Maurelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Maurelli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake darts in trying to clinch
and Maurelli counters with a straight right hand.
Drake wants to clinch but Maurelli slips to the side
and Maurelli counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maurelli. That's going to slow Drake down.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Maurelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Maurelli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tear Drop Drake's cut.
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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maurelli.
Drake throws a jab when Maurelli was well out of range.
Drake swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Maurelli misses the target.
Tear Drop Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maurelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maurelli, as that shot connected.
Maurelli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maurelli 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 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maurelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drake with a hook.
Maurelli throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Drake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Maurelli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drake tries to clinch but Maurelli moves out of range.
Drake throws the left hand but Maurelli avoids the punch easily.
Maurelli avoids the body shot from Drake.
An attempted straight right counter from Maurelli misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maurelli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maurelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Maurelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Maurelli tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maurelli.
Tear Drop Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maurelli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Maurelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Maurelli avoids the damage to the body.
Maurelli lands with a light punch inside.
Maurelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drake is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maurelli is struggling to control the position.
Maurelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Maurelli blocks with his arms. #T3##BC#
Maurelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Maurelli should have avoided that one.
Maurelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Maurelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Maurelli counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Maurelli tries to keep at a distance but Drake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chris Maurelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Maurelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Maurelli is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Maurelli fails to land.
Maurelli takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Chris Maurelli has been cut.
Tear Drop Drake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Maurelli is blocking nicely.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maurelli.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Maurelli.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Maurelli is blocking nicely.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maurelli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maurelli blocks it with crossed arms.

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 Chris Maurelli.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maurelli, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Maurelli!
A relieved looking Chris Maurelli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WFC 41: Chai v Kadurov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Jackson throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Drake moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tear Drop Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Tear Drop Drake has been cut.
Drake moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Drake's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake blocks the body kick.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson staying out of range there.#T1#
Drake looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.#CL#
Drake clinches up against the cage.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Drake rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
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!
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Drake moved away.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Drake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Drake counters by moving into the clinch.
Drake scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Striker Jackson has been cut.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Drake misses with a knee to the head.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Drake has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Drake has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Drake wants to clinch.
Jackson 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 tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Drake clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake wants to clinch.
Drake moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.#T4#
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Drake swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Drake moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Striker Jackson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson slips a straight right by Drake.
Jackson feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Drake's head back.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Drake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake misses the jab.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Drake swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson with the inside leg kick.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Drake moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Drake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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.
Jackson cracks Drake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
A cross from Jackson lands.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Drake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Drake has managed to clinch.
Drake takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake looks to clinch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Jackson connects with a right hand. Drake shakes it off.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Drake tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Drake thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson 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.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Drake avoids it.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Drake misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Drake misses with a straight left.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Drake is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Drake is looking to clinch.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Striker Jackson 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.
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 tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake backing away here, and Jackson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson slips a jab from Drake.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drake walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
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 takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Drake is rocked!
Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.#T1#
Drake tries to clinch up.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drake looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body. #KD2#
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Drake tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Drake back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Tear Drop Drake's cut is getting worse.
Drake ducks into an uppercut from Jackson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Striker Jackson!
Striker Jackson took some time post fight to say the following; ' I just killed The big bad Wolf! '.

Event: WFC 37: Hopson v Sidorov
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Thornton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Thornton wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rob Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Drake closes the distance and clinches.
Thornton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thornton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Thornton breaks from the clinch.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Thornton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Thornton moves into the clinch.#T1#
Thornton pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thornton pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
A knee to the head by Drake. #CUT#It looks like Rob Thornton has been cut.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Thornton blocks with his arms.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thornton.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Drake dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Drake blocks an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thornton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thornton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Thornton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Thornton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thornton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thornton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thornton.
Thornton lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Thornton misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
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.
Thornton lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Drake looking to slow down the pace here.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thornton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drake.
Thornton gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Thornton.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Thornton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thornton misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Thornton misses. #T4##CL2#
Thornton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thornton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thornton avoids it.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
Thornton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Thornton.
Thornton working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Thornton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Thornton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thornton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Thornton misses with a looping right.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Drake has Thornton up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drake.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Thornton blocks with his arms.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Thornton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Drake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Drake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thornton is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Thornton as the two fighters clinch.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thornton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thornton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Thornton digs a right hand underneath Drake's ribcage. Drake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thornton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thornton tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Thornton - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Thornton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Thornton.
Thornton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Thornton as the two fighters clinch.
Thornton lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Thornton.
Thornton is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Thornton swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Thornton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thornton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Thornton.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Thornton is blocking nicely.
Thornton lands with a right to the head.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Thornton instigates a clinch.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Thornton on the inside.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Thornton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thornton is working Drake over against the cage.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank.
Thornton lands a nice shot to the body.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Thornton is leaning against Drake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thornton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Thornton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Thornton blocks with his arms.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards. #T4#
Thornton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thornton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Thornton blocks with his arms.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Thornton.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Thornton on the inside.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Drake is rocked!
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Thornton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Thornton'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thornton drops Drake with a straight right hand, right on the button! Thornton 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 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Thornton!

Event: WFC 34: Nayati v Carden
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Williston
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
Williston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake avoiding damage as Williston throws knees to the body.
Williston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Antonio Williston has been cut.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Drake.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Drake misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Williston managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Drake connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#Williston is rocked!
Williston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williston is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake lands a shoulder strike.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williston takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Williston is blocking nicely.
Drake working the clinch nicely. Williston is working for position but Drake cracks him with a big knee to the head! Williston crumples up against the cage and Drake lands two more shots before the ref can save Williston! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tear Drop Drake!
Tear Drop Drake very nearly forgot to thank Un-Kaged Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WFC 31: Brunson v Gomi
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Drake blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopson works Drake's body with a nice hook.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Hopson.
Drake throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Hopson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopson. Hopson obviously looking to wear him down.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a low kick as Drake jumps back.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Drake to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Jacob Hopson has been cut.
Drake misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Drake crunches a lovely knee into Hopson's ribcage.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drake misses with a knee to the head.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Drake blocking some punches.
Hopson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Hopson digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank.
Drake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hopson 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.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Hopson blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Drake just leaning against Hopson, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Hopson.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopson.
Hopson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Nice body punch from Hopson.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Drake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hopson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Hopson is blocking nicely. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson lands a body punch.
Hopson cracks Drake with a nice body shot.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Hopson is blocking nicely.
Hopson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
Hopson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Hopson blocks it.
A short left from Hopson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Hopson letting Drake take a breather here.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hopson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Hopson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hopson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopson should have avoided that one.
Drake throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Hopson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopson connects with an inside leg kick.
Hopson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopson throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Drake misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake wants to clinch.
Drake checks a low kick from Hopson.
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Hopson 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.
Hopson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##CL#
Drake rushes Hopson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hopson lands a shoulder strike.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopson lands a good knee to the midsection. Drake won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hopson landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Hopson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Hopson lands a body shot.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Hopson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopson lands a knee to the body.
Hopson lands with a left to 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!
Hopson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopson working aggressively here. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Hopson.
Hopson works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches.
Hopson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Good body shot from Hopson.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Hopson blocks with his arms.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hopson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Hopson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopson lands a body punch.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake blocking some punches.
Hopson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hopson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Drake misses with a knee to the head.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Hopson.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jacob Hopson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Hopson.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from Hopson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopson.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hopson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Hopson'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#
Hopson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Hopson throws a nice head kick!
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopson.
Jacob Hopson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopson with a nice calf kick.
Drake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hopson scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Hopson tries to keep at a distance but Drake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Hopson lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Hopson.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopson avoids the damage to the body.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Drake stalling.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tear Drop Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Hopson is blocking nicely.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Hopson managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake tries to stall but Hopson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopson lands a right hand.
Hopson blocking some punches.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopson avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drake obliges.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Hopson is blocking nicely.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake crunches a lovely knee into Hopson's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Hopson as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Hopson.
Well Hopson 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 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Hopson!
Jacob Hopson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WFC 28: Dias v Kadurov
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Kruger fails with the takedown.
Drake slips under a jab from Kruger.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Drake.
Kruger shoots for a takedown but Drake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Kruger 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 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.#SUB2#
Kruger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake wants to improve his position but instead Kruger has moved into half guard.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg.
Kruger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Drake wants to control but Kruger is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Kruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Kruger thows a huge punch but Drake dodges it nicely.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Kruger sits in half guard.
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.
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kruger drops an elbow to the side of Drake's head.
Drake trying to hold on to Kruger's head to control him but Kruger postures up.
Kruger passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Kruger landing strikes from the mount and Drake is in trouble!
Kruger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Drake taking shots to the head.
Kruger punching from mount but Drake doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kruger avoids the attempt from Drake to control.
Kruger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kruger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Drake's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drake is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Kruger there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Kruger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kruger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake tries to hold on but Kruger pushes him away.
Kruger raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kruger avoids the attempt from Drake to control.
BOOM! Kruger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kruger throws some wild stikes that Drake manages to avoid easily.
Drake holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kruger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drake tries to hold on but Kruger pushes him away.
Kruger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruger punching from mount but Drake doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Kruger breaks from Drake's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kruger misses with a head shot.
Kruger tries to control but Drake wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kruger.
Kruger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drake is looking to escape.
Kruger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drake is trying desperately to improve position.
Drake blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kruger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away.
And Kruger tries to counter it with a takedown but Drake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.#TD2#
Kruger looking to score a takedown here. Drake is defending well but Kruger drives through and ends up in Drake's guard.
Kruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger advances to half guard.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake is trying to stand back up but Kruger is controlling him #T1#
Kruger thows a huge punch but Drake dodges it nicely.
Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruger's back!
What can Kruger do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kruger trying to control the action but Drake just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Drake controlling the positon.#T2#
Kruger trying to control the hands but Drake breaks the grip.
Jesse Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruger is in bad spot here. #T3#
Kruger is still trying to improve position.
Kruger wants to control his opponent's hands but Drake gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Kruger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kruger trying to control the hands but Drake breaks the grip.
Good control from Drake.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruger trying to control the action but Drake just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Kruger right now.
Drake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kruger's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tear Drop Drake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Kruger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kruger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Drake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruger misses with the ground and pound.
Kruger working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Kruger drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Kruger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Kruger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kruger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kruger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Kruger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kruger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kruger.
Kruger trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Kruger wants to take a breather but Drake manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kruger.
Kruger working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Kruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruger stands up over Drake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drake is pulling down on Kruger's head. It's preventing any offense from Kruger, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drake wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Kruger stays in close to Drake's body and controls the position.
Kruger trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #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.
Kruger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Kruger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drake is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kruger connects with a decent elbow.
Drake on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Drake struggling a bit here.
Kruger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kruger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kruger cracks Drake with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger 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 is not content to let Kruger control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruger 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Kruger!
Jesse Kruger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC 25: Hulk vs Dude
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away.
Kruger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Drake.
Jesse Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.#TD#
Kruger gets a takedown into half guard.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg. #T1#
Kruger is pressing down on Drake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drake is holding on for now.
Kruger wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
Drake is trying to stand back up but Kruger is controlling him
Kruger is trying to control. Drake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drake keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kruger is nestled in close to Drake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kruger is nestled in close to Drake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kruger throwing shots but Drake is blocking nicely.
Kruger 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.
Kruger is trying to control. Drake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kruger trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Drake pushes Kruger off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Drake misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruger or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake, which made it look bad.
Drake throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruger.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense.
Drake slips under a jab.
Kruger sets himself, and Drake steps forward looking for the clinch! Kruger avoids it this time.
Kruger walks into a left hand.
Kruger shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.#TD#
Kruger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard. #T3#
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kruger tries to advance to mount but Drake denies him.
Drake is not content to let Kruger control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruger looking to control but instead Drake has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kruger trying to control from Drake's half guard. Drake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Drake wants to stand and escape but Kruger is having none of it.
Drake wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Drake is still trying to improve position.
Kruger landing some decent shots from guard.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tear Drop Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Kruger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Drake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruger controls the pace.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Kruger prevents Drake from getting back to his feet.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Kruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruger is defended easily by Drake.
Drake wants to clinch.#TD#
Kruger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kruger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Kruger working the strikes but Drake uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jesse Kruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake is staying active underneath Kruger, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Kruger prevents Drake from improving his position.
Kruger trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away.
Drake is concentrating on defense, preventing Kruger from advancing position.
Kruger trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Kruger thows a huge punch but Drake dodges it nicely.
Drake tries to kick Kruger off but Kruger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kruger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kruger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruger is keen to just control but Drake is a slippery customer.#T3#
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kruger fails with the takedown.
Tear Drop Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Kruger on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
Kruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruger.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake tries to clinch but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drake throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Drake wants to clinch.
Kruger tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Drake gets caught napping as Kruger dives in and scores a takedown. Drake manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is pulling down on Kruger's head. It's preventing any offense from Kruger, at least for the moment.
Drake keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.
Kruger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger prevents Drake from getting back to his feet.
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 Jesse Kruger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Kruger seems unphased. #TD#
Kruger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kruger.
Drake controls the position for a moment.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Drake is trying to control Kruger's posture but Kruger avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake dodges the ground and pound from Kruger.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Drake holding on.#SUB#
Kruger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drake tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kruger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Kruger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Kruger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Drake is avoiding damage well.
Drake is trying to get back to half guard.
Kruger wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kruger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drake to see if he's OK.
Kruger taking a breather here.
Kruger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drake for as long as he can get away with.
Kruger working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kruger wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Drake trying to remain calm as Kruger controls from the top position.
Kruger cracks Drake with a big elbow.
Drake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kruger asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Kruger crashes against the mat.
Drake is not content to let Kruger control the position.
Drake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger 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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kruger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruger 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Moreau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drake closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Pierre Moreau has been cut.
Moreau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moreau gets slowly back to his feet.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Moreau manages to avoid it.
Moreau looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Moreau shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Drake.#CL2#
Moreau closes the distance and clinches.
Moreau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tear Drop Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Moreau.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Moreau is rocked!
Moreau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drake smiles and moves away.
Moreau is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake is stalking Moreau. Moreau circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Drake, and it's lights out! Moreau really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tear Drop Drake!

Event: WFC 19: Romero vs Nilsson
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Drake looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson cracks Drake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Drake.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drake misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drake tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Drake's leg but Drake calmly moves out of range.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Drake. #T1#
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Drake clinches.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Johnson.
Drake landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Marcus Johnson has been cut.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson misses with a body punch. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Johnson cracks Drake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drake.
Drake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Drake instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake landing knees to the head.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Drake.
Drake dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Drake's ribcage. Drake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Drake.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Drake with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Drake gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Drake looks winded!
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Donk. Johnson catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Marcus Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drake's hands.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson digs a good hook to Drake's body. #T1#
Drake misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Drake checks the leg kick nicely there.
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 shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drake throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson scores with a jab. Drake acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Drake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake taking a breather.#T2#
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Drake with a knee to the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Drake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Johnson stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Drake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson cracks Drake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Drake tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Drake has managed to clinch.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Drake's ribcage. Drake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Johnson'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Drake darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson jabs at Drake's body.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson jabs at Drake's body.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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 throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson digs a good hook to Drake's body. #T1#
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Tear Drop Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
Drake misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head.
Drake moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Drake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Tear Drop Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Johnson stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a jab.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Drake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drake seems to have recovered his senses.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Johnson scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Drake closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson feints with a jab and clips Drake right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Drake is sent crashing into the canvas and Johnson leaps in for the kill! Drake tries to get to his feet but Johnson is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Drake is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Johnson!
Marcus Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Baltaretu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Baltaretu ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Baltaretu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baltaretu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake is trying to keep Baltaretu in close.
Baltaretu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake trying to control the position here.
Baltaretu content to stall in guard here.
Baltaretu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baltaretu works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard.
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.#T1#
Baltaretu throwing strikes but missing.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Baltaretu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drake's head.
Baltaretu is in close to Drake's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Drake has momentary wrist control but Baltaretu slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baltaretu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baltaretu scoring with some ground and pound.
Drake controls Baltaretu momentarily but Baltaretu frees himself.
Baltaretu cracks Drake with a solid left hand.#T2#
Baltaretu chips away with some ground and pound.
Baltaretu trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Baltaretu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baltaretu looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baltaretu wants to stand up but Drake is controlling him.
Baltaretu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baltaretu is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Baltaretu managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baltaretu shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Baltaretu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Baltaretu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baltaretu on the ground.#T4#
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Baltaretu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baltaretu stays in close to Drake's body and controls the position.
Baltaretu trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baltaretu shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Baltaretu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tear Drop Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Baltaretu ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Baltaretu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Baltaretu ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Drake rushes Baltaretu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baltaretu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei Baltaretu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Drake misses with a straight right. #CUT#It looks like Andrei Baltaretu has been cut.
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Baltaretu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard.
Baltaretu won't allow Drake to get back to his feet.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baltaretu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baltaretu connects with a couple of short punches.
Baltaretu with a nice head shot there.
Baltaretu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu working some strikes from top position.
Baltaretu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Wolves Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Baltaretu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baltaretu landing some decent shots from guard.
Baltaretu won't allow Drake to get back to his feet. #T1#
Baltaretu lands a couple of digs.
Baltaretu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake controls Baltaretu momentarily but Baltaretu frees himself.
Baltaretu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baltaretu wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Baltaretu is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baltaretu shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Baltaretu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baltaretu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Baltaretu persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Tear Drop Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Baltaretu shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Baltaretu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Baltaretu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drake on his heels. He'll look to pass Drake's guard now, I'm sure.
Baltaretu throws a big elbow that misses.
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baltaretu throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.
Baltaretu throws a strike but Drake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Baltaretu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrei Baltaretu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Baltaretu is retaining full guard.
Baltaretu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake stays in close to Baltaretu's body and controls the position.
Baltaretu 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#
Baltaretu wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baltaretu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baltaretu is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Baltaretu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Drake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baltaretu wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Drake tries to sprawl but Baltaretu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Baltaretu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drake's head.
Drake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baltaretu is nestled in close to Drake, 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 from the bottom.
Baltaretu lands strikes from half guard.
Baltaretu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
Baltaretu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it.
Ground and pound from Baltaretu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baltaretu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baltaretu lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Baltaretu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Baltaretu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baltaretu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drake avoids it really well and circles away.
Baltaretu 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 Baltaretu off to one side.
Baltaretu misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tear Drop Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Nice defenses there by Baltaretu.#CL#
Drake clinches with his opponent.
Drake landing knees to the head.
Drake connects with a knee to the head.
Baltaretu tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake scores with a knee to the head.
Drake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baltaretu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baltaretu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Baltaretu gets tackled into the cage by Drake. Drake maintains the clinch. #T1#
Baltaretu has Drake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #KD#
Drake drops Baltaretu with a big knee straight up the middle! Baltaretu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Baltaretu ducks down to avoid it.
Drake misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Baltaretu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baltaretu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Baltaretu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baltaretu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tear Drop Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Baltaretu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baltaretu lands a couple of elbows.
Baltaretu connects with a couple of short punches.
Baltaretu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baltaretu.#TD2#
Baltaretu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baltaretu is trying to control the action in half guard but Drake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Drake actively working from the bottom here.
Drake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baltaretu. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baltaretu lands a nice short elbow.
Baltaretu wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
Drake has hold of Baltaretu's hands but Baltaretu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baltaretu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baltaretu 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.
Nice strikes from Baltaretu there.
Ground and pound from Baltaretu.
Baltaretu lands strikes from half guard.
Baltaretu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baltaretu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Baltaretu connects with a nice short shot to Drake's temple.
Baltaretu slips a nice elbow through Drake's hands, connecting with Drake's forehead.#T4#
Baltaretu working the head and body with strikes.
Drake has hold of Baltaretu's hands but Baltaretu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baltaretu working the head and body with strikes.
Baltaretu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baltaretu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Baltaretu working over Drake with some ground and pound. Drake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baltaretu lands a nice short elbow.
Baltaretu is nestled in close to Drake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baltaretu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baltaretu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baltaretu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tear Drop Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baltaretu 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Baltaretu!
A less than humble Andrei Baltaretu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: 300.F.C FIGHT 10
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Muhammad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muhammad doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away. #CL2#
Drake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muhammad, pushing him back against the cage.
Drake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Muhammad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake with a knee to the head.
Muhammad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drake to keep the fight standing.
Drake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muhammad is breathing heavily.
Drake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muhammad's face.
Drake jerks Muhammad's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Muhammad drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Drake goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Drake because Muhammad was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tear Drop Drake!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2022

#R1##CL#
Drake takes the fight into the clinch.
Trevena looks winded!
Drake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like King Trevena has been cut.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Trevena blocks it.
Drake misses with a knee to the head.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Trevena is blocking nicely.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drake connects with a knee to the head.
Drake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trevena 's face.
A knee to the head by Drake.
Drake is pushing Trevena up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Drake lands a good knee to the midsection. Trevena won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake tries a knee to the head but Trevena blocks it.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trevena s head.
Drake lands a nice knee to the body.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Trevena is rocked!
Drake is working Trevena over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Trevena is out! One big shot and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tear Drop Drake!

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