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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Drake swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
As Drake looks to move away, Fox throws a big counter combo but Drake just gets out of the way.
Drake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fox checks it well. #TD#
Fox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fox is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drake will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fox scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fox lands a nice forearm strike.
Fox grinds an elbow into Drake's temple. #SUB#
Fox tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fox has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fox is staying tight to Drake's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fox landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fox in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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.
Fox controlling from side mount.
Fox scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fox has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Drake!
Fox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake is squirming around, avoiding Fox's attempts to control the action.
Drake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fox looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fox landing punches.
Fox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fox in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fox in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fox won't let Drake get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fox lands with some strikes.
Drake takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fox controlling from the full mount.
Fox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drake is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fox scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Drake?
Drake taking shots to the head.
Fox with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Fox lands a nice shot to the head.
Fox won't let Drake get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fox controlling the pace for now.
Drake takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fox landing strikes from the mount and Drake is in trouble!
Fox wants to control the pace but Drake is squirming around nicely.
Fox lands a big elbow.
Fox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fox breaks from Drake's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Fox looking to secure an arm triangle but Drake defends it well. #T4#
Drake is in a horrible position here. Fox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Drake taking shots to the head.
Fox content just to control the position here.
Drake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fox lands a big elbow.
Fox is landing with some decent strikes but Drake is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fox landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fox landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fox looking to finish Drake with some ground and pound. This is bad for Drake!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Fox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fox 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.
Fox landing with the ground and pound.
Fox stands up over Drake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard.
Fox connects with a couple of short punches.
Fox landing some decent shots from guard.
Fox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Fox trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Drake pushes Fox off and scrambles back to his feet.
Drake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fox backs up against the cage.
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
Fox tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Fox scores with a takedown into Drake's guard.
Fox trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Fox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drake's head.#T2#
Fox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drake's head.
Fox wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Fox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Drake has his feet on Fox's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake lands a nice looking body kick.
Fox has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drake.
Drake swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Drake.
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Fox goes for a double leg but Drake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drake continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Drake misses #TD#
and Fox counters with a single leg into guard. Drake didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox wanted to stand there but Drake had control of the position.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fox stands and throws Drake's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fox controlling the position from side mount.
Fox advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Courtney Drake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Fox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fox cracks Drake with a big right hand but Drake just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Drake gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Drake takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fox landing punches.
Fox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fox landing strikes from the mount.
Winston Fox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fox lands with some strikes.#T1#
Fox looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fox looking to control but Drake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drake takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Drake is rocked!
Fox lands a couple of good shots and Drake has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Drake is still in real trouble! Can Fox finish him?
The referee is taking a good look at Drake as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fox!
Fox is landing with strikes. Drake can't take much more of this.
Fox is loading up with his shots from the back and Drake is in big trouble! Drake taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Winston Fox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Drake thuds a left hand into Digano's body.
A shot to the liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Digano blocks a head kick by Drake.
Digano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
A good leg kick by Drake.
Digano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Digano gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1##TD2#
Drake closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Digano quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Digano pushes Drake off and gets back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Drake.
Drake throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Drake both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whack! Drake lands a heavy head kick that drops Digano. The ref tackles Drake to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Digano was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Courtney Drake!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ghasanni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ghasanni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Drake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drake tries to stand but Ghasanni is controlling from the bottom.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Ghasanni.
Ghasanni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ghasanni is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Drake is trying to stand up.
Ghasanni landing punches.
Ghasanni wants to control the pace but Drake is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Ghasanni looking to secure an arm triangle but Drake defends it well. #T1#
Drake is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ghasanni landing strikes from the mount.
Ghasanni pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Ghasanni is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drake is surviving well by controlling Ghasanni's body position as best he can.
Drake is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Ghasanni with shots to the head and body - Drake looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ghasanni wants to control the pace but Drake is squirming around nicely.
Drake is trying to stand.
Ghasanni is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghasanni lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Ghasanni raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Ghasanni raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ghasanni 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.
Ghasanni postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drake looks a forlorn figure.
Ghasanni lands a couple of good shots and Drake has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ghasanni. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghasanni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ghasanni lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Drake hold on?!
Drake staying busy and making it hard for Ghasanni to control. #SUB#
Drake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ghasanni's arms.
Drake is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Ghasanni has managed to slip his arm under Drake's chin. This could be all over... yep, Drake is tapping out! Submission win for Ghasanni.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tarik Ghasanni!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Cook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Cook wants to clinch.
Cook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake feints the counter takedown.
Cook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Cook throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook moves to clinch but Drake breaks away #TD2#
and Drake counters with a single leg into guard. Cook didn't expect that. #T1##SUB#
Cook has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Drake doesn't defend quickly enough and Cook has managed to lock this one up! Can Drake escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cook on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Solomon Cook!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Weber clinches with his opponent.
Weber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Weber darts in looking for a takedown but Drake gets double underhooks and turns Weber into the cage.
Weber throws a sloppy head kick
and Drake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Weber looks winded!
A head kick misses from Weber.
A little feinted left hand from Drake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weber throws a counter combo.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weber.
Drake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weber will feel that in the morning.
Drake thuds a left hand into Weber's body.
Drake circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Weber drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Drake follows Weber to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Courtney Drake!
Dillon Weber spoke after the fight, saying 'sometimes you win sometimes you lose but you live to fight again'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Drake tries to bum rush Forget with a series of wild strikes but Forget uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forget looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Forget waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Forget lands a right hook to the body.
Forget lands with a good body shot.
Forget moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Forget slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Forget connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Forget lands an overhand right.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forget throws out the jab.
Forget 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.
#ROC2#
Drake is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Forget lands a beautiful left hook that drops Drake. Drake tries to recover but Forget is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Drake lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dont Forget!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drake can pounce on him.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopez tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lopez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Drake gets caught napping as Lopez dives in and scores a takedown. Drake manages to retain guard.
Drake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lopez is controlling him. #SU#
Lopez stands and steps away. Drake gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake throws a big counter head kick but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
Daniel Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Drake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lopez trying to hold on to Drake's head to control him but Drake postures up.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lopez. #T2#
Drake wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lopez uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Drake is looking to stand up but Lopez won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Drake is wriggling around but Lopez manages to pass to half guard.
Drake is looking to get back to is feet but Lopez passes into side control.
Drake is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Drake is looking to get back to his feet here but Lopez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Drake's back.
Lopez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Drake.
Drake is trying to stand back up.
Lopez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
Drake is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Lopez off. It looks like it's working - Lopez slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Drake displaying calm under pressure there. #TD2#
Drake throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drake is in Lopez's guard.#ES#
Lopez kicks Drake off and gets to his feet.
Drake connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drake avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Courtney Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Lopez. Lopez maintains the clinch. #TD#
Lopez manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez controlling the position.#SU2#
Drake stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Drake lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
Daniel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Drake.
#T1#
Drake throws a shot to the body.
Drake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drake enables Lopez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lopez manages to pass to side control. #ES2#
Drake manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lopez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Drake. #T2#
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
Drake blocks a leg kick.
And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Drake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopez is trying to defend but Drake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Lopez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Drake is on him like a limpet, forcing Lopez back against the cage.#BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drake. #T3#
Lopez tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Drake connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Lopez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDrake.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Drake shoots in.
As Drake tries to get set, Lopez tries to push him back and clinch up but Drake manages to avoid the attempt.
Drake misses with the combination.
#T4#
Drake throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Drake tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drake tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drake only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Drake throws a nice head kick!
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Lopez clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Courtney Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Lopez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lopez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drake.
Lopez effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1##TD2#
Drake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lopez regains guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lopez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez. #BC2#
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Drake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake tries to stand but Lopez controls the position and pulls Drake into his guard.
Drake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lopez is proving hard to escape from.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Drake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drake manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Drake's guard.
Lopez stops Drake from standing up.
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.#ES2#
Drake manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Drake throws a one two combo.
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Lopez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Lopez ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drake circles away.#TD2#
Drake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lopez is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Drake decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lopez, up you get!
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Drake.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Drake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Drake there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Drake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopez did well to prevent Drake getting side control.#ES#
Lopez kicks Drake off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Lopez!
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