PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Dee Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ACDC black ice - spoilin for a fight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dee Virus
vs
Drake

190 cm
20
253 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

195 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Dee Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Drake!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Drake moves into range and clinches up with Dee Virus.
Dee Virus letting Drake take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands a body punch.

Drake is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dee Virus can't fight it off and eventually Drake manages to take the fight to the floor. Dee Virus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake trying to control but Dee Virus is working from the bottom.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
Drake wants to control from the top but Dee Virus keeps moving.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake thows a big elbow that misses.
Drake trying to control but Dee Virus is working from the bottom.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Dee Virus.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee Virus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Drake darts in and clinches Dee Virus up against the cage.
Dee Virus prevents a takedown attempt there.

Drake wants the takedown. Dee Virus is fighting it off but Drake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dee Virus's guard against the cage.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dee Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dee Virus is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus looking to control.
Drake with a nice head shot there.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee Virus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Dee Virus's brow.
Drake wants to control from the top but Dee Virus keeps moving.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Dee Virus is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake wants to control from the top but Dee Virus keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake is fighting to break Dee Virus's control of his arms but Dee Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dee Virus is trying to control the position but Drake postures up.
Dee Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Drake thows a big elbow that misses.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dee Virus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard.

Drake has an active guard here but Dee Virus has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dee Virus lands a nice short elbow.
Drake trying to get back to full guard but Dee Virus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dee Virus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Drake can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dee Virus tries to control but Drake wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee Virus is really struggling to control Drake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drake is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Dee Virus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dee Virus wants to clinch

and Drake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dee Virus tries to pull guard but Drake holds him up against the cage and eventually Dee Virus drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dee Virus.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake prevents Dee Virus from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.

Drake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dee Virus's guard.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Dee Virus's hands, connecting with Dee Virus's forehead.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Dee Virus's head.
Drake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dee Virus!
Drake is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drake controlling the pace for now.
Drake pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Drake unloading with bombs!
Drake working Dee Virus over with strikes here.
Drake with shots to the head and body - Dee Virus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dee Virus is desperately trying to improve his position but Drake has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dee Virus tries to hold on but Drake pushes him away.
Dee Virus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drake slows the pace down in half guard.
Drake is keen to just control but Dee Virus is a slippery customer.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Drake is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus is trying to control but can't.
Danny Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake with the ground and pound but Dee Virus uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Dee Virus working for a triangle but Drake defends it easily.
Dee Virus keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drake misses the shot to the body.

Drake moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Drake lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dee Virus moves into full guard.

Drake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dee Virus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dee Virus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dee Virus!
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
Dee Virus wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake sneaks back into half guard.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Dee Virus has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Dee Virus has his takedown stuffed

so Drake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee Virus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake stands and throws Dee Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drake works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dee Virus is looking for a sweep.
Drake is working Dee Virus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dee Virus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Drake working the ground and pound from side control.
Dee Virus tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake lands a few punches from side control.
Drake trying to control the position but Dee Virus is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake working the ground and pound.
Drake working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Dee Virus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dee Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake wants to control but Dee Virus is keeping him busy.
Dee Virus taking a bit of punishment here - Drake scoring with strikes.
Dee Virus is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drake slows the pace down.
Drake lands an elbow.
Dee Virus is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Drake working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dee Virus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drake working Dee Virus over with strikes.
Drake controlling the action here.
Dee Virus is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus pushes Drake off looking to stand but Drake dives back in and keeps control.
Drake moves into full mount! Dee Virus won't be happy about that!
Drake cracks Dee Virus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dee Virus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Drake.
Dee Virus is squirming around, avoiding Drake's attempts to control the action.
Dee Virus wants to control but Drake is having none of it.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Dee Virus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Drake scoring with strikes but Dee Virus is staying in there.
Dee Virus tries to reverse the position but Drake maintains control.
Drake breaks from Dee Virus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Drake landing strikes, looking to finish!
Danny Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drake prevents Dee Virus from getting the reversal.
Drake with the ground and pound from mount.
Dee Virus is looking to improve his position but Drake isn't that keen on the idea.
Cyrus Dee Virus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dee Virus's face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

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