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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Draper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
29
161 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Draper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduard Folayang!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folayang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draper misses with a takedown attempt - Folayang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Folayang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Draper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Folayang throws a big right hand that misses.
Folayang throwing strikes but missing.
Draper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Folayang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Folayang is looking to work some ground and pound but Draper has wrist control.
Folayang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Folayang lands a couple of digs.
Folayang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Draper looking for a guillotine here but Folayang defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Folayang throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Folayang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Folayang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Folayang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Folayang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Folayang has gone for a leg lock! Draper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Folayang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draper looking to sit in guard and control but Folayang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Folayang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folayang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Folayang has managed to get both his arms back between Draper's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Folayang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Folayang lands a couple of elbows.
Folayang preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Folayang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Draper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Folayang is trying to stand.
Draper is trying to work for a kimura but Folayang is defending well.
Draper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang is trying to stand.
Draper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Draper with the ground and pound but Folayang uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Draper stops Folayang from standing up.
Draper trying to control but Folayang is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Folayang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Draper throwing strikes from guard but Folayang blocks nicely.
Draper throwing strikes from guard but Folayang blocks nicely.
Folayang pushes Draper off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Folayang counters with a series of strikes. Draper will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Folayang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Draper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Folayang.
Draper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Folayang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Folayang throws a right and a left that Draper avoids nicely.
Draper clinches with his opponent.
Folayang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Folayang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Draper's guard.
Draper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Folayang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang landing some decent shots from guard.
Folayang distracts Draper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Folayang has gone for a leg lock! Draper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Folayang's guard.
Eduard Folayang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Draper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Draper wants to pass the guard but Folayang is keeping the position.
Draper throwing strikes from guard but Folayang blocks nicely.
Draper wants to control from the top but Folayang keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folayang wants to get back to his feet but Draper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Draper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Folayang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Folayang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Folayang!
Folayang lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Draper down.
Folayang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draper, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draper takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Draper prevents Folayang from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Folayang working the ground and pound from side control.
Folayang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Draper some visible discomfort.
Draper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Folayang off and has taken his back!
Draper throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Folayang has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Folayang is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Draper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Folayang counters with a left to the body.
Draper wants to clinch up but Folayang keeps it at a distance.
Eduard Folayang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Folayang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Folayang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Draper's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Folayang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Draper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Folayang, into his guard.
Draper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Folayang dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Folayang lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Folayang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Folayang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Folayang counters with a left and a right that stings Draper.
Draper tries to clinch but Folayang moves away
and Folayang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Draper's guard now.
Draper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Folayang.
Draper looking to control.
Draper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Folayang landing with the ground and pound.
Draper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Draper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Folayang looking to pass the guard.
Folayang throwing strikes but missing.
Folayang scoring with some ground and pound.
Folayang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Folayang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Draper's head.
Folayang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draper is keeping the position for now.
Don Draper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Folayang defends well.
Folayang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Folayang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Draper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Folayang is aware though and is defending well.
Folayang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Folayang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Folayang has managed to get both his arms back between Draper's legs - danger averted.
Folayang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Draper keeping full guard, as Folayang tries to pass.
Folayang is working Draper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Folayang is aware though and is defending well.
Folayang works over Draper with some ground and pound from guard.
Folayang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Folayang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Folayang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Draper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Folayang with a nice head shot there.
Folayang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Draper's head.
Folayang is working Draper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Folayang is working Draper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Folayang postures up in Draper's guard and throws a big left but Draper blocks it.
Folayang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eduard Folayang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang stopping the sweep attempt from Draper.
Folayang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Folayang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Folayang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduard Folayang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Folayang 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduard Folayang!
During a confident post fight interview, Eduard Folayang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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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