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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Kocherlakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale has chosen Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ignacio Kocherlakota has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignacio Kocherlakota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocherlakota throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drysdale counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kocherlakota's guard now.
Drysdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Kocherlakota is retaining full guard.
Kocherlakota is controlling Drysdale's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ignacio Kocherlakota wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kocherlakota as he jumps to the side.
Drysdale shoots in looking for a takedown. Kocherlakota tries to sprawl out of it but Drysdale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kocherlakota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kocherlakota falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drysdale counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kocherlakota's guard now.
Kocherlakota looking for a sweep. Not yet Kocherlakota, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kocherlakota looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kocherlakota looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kocherlakota!
Kocherlakota is looking to take a break and control but Drysdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kocherlakota in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocherlakota is looking to take a break and control but Drysdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ignacio Kocherlakota wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Drysdale has a takedown stuffed.
Ignacio Kocherlakota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Drysdale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drysdale tries for a takedown but Kocherlakota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drysdale.
Kocherlakota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drysdale.
Drysdale fails with the takedown
and Kocherlakota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Drysdale will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kocherlakota lands with an uppercut that bounces Drysdale off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Kocherlakota.
Ignacio Kocherlakota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kocherlakota throws a combination that misses
and Drysdale counters with a takedown into side control.
Drysdale goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kocherlakota has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drysdale but great work by Kocherlakota.
Drysdale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drysdale struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kocherlakota's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Drysdale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kocherlakota pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kocherlakota is trying to control the action in half guard but Drysdale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drysdale wants to get back to full guard but Kocherlakota has mounted him!
Drysdale is squirming around, avoiding Kocherlakota's attempts to control the action.
Kocherlakota controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ignacio Kocherlakota has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kocherlakota throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kocherlakota misses with the combination.
Drysdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ignacio Kocherlakota will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Drysdale tries for a takedown but Kocherlakota circles away easily
and Kocherlakota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drysdale drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kocherlakota is looking for a sweep.
Kocherlakota manages to get back to half guard.
Drysdale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kocherlakota sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocherlakota is trying to get back to full guard.
Drysdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Kocherlakota is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura but Kocherlakota is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura but Kocherlakota is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.
Kocherlakota is looking to improve his position.
Kocherlakota has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drysdale is working away from the top position though.
Kocherlakota is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale wants to control but Kocherlakota is keeping him busy.
Drysdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Kocherlakota is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drysdale prevents Kocherlakota from improving his position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ignacio Kocherlakota wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Drysdale fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale shoots in but Kocherlakota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ignacio Kocherlakota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Drysdale.
Drysdale closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drysdale lands in his opponent's guard.
Drysdale has gone for a leg lock! Kocherlakota slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drysdale's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Drysdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drysdale 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robert Drysdale!
Robert Drysdale got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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