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Event:
PFC 22 Tepes vs Stone
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Drysdale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daebak's half guard.
Daebak pushes Drysdale off looking to stand but Drysdale dives back in and keeps control.
Drysdale wants to control but Daebak is keeping him busy.
Daebak pushes Drysdale off looking to stand but Drysdale dives back in and keeps control.
Drysdale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Drysdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daebak keeps working.
Daebak told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Daebak makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Drysdale misses the shot to the body.
Drysdale throws a big shot that misses.
Daebak throws a body shot but no joy.
Daebak lands a nice shot to the body.
Drysdale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daebak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drysdale's knee momentarily.
Daebak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Daebak rushes Drysdale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drysdale prevents a body shot from Daebak.
A short right from Daebak on the inside. #T1#
Daebak lands with a short shot to the head.
Drysdale can't break the clinch.
Daebak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drysdale can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Drysdale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daebak regains guard immediately.
We've been hearing that Drysdale has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Drysdale stops Daebak from standing up.
Daebak keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daebak wants to get back to his feet but Drysdale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daebak can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Daebak pushes Drysdale off and scrambles back to his feet.
Daebak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drysdale throws a lazy uppercut
and Daebak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drysdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Drysdale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorn Drysdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drysdale misses with a shot to the body
letting Daebak counter with a right hand.
Daebak digs a good body shot into Drysdale's ribs.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daebak as he avoids it easily.
Daebak moves forwards but Drysdale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drysdale throws a hook to the side of Daebak's head but Daebak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daebak slips a straight right by Drysdale.
Drysdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daebak circles away.
No luck for Drysdale with that takedown attempt.
Daebak flicks out a counter leg kick but Drysdale steps away.
Drysdale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daebak. Daebak obviously looking to wear him down.
Daebak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drysdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Daebak.#T3#
Drysdale takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drysdale misses the jab.
Daebak lands a leg kick that knocks Drysdale off balance momentarily.
Drysdale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daebak moves in looking to clinch but Drysdale pushes him off.
Drysdale misses with a shot to the body
and Daebak counters with a low kick, right behind Drysdale 's knee.
Daebak cracks Drysdale with an open hand slap.
Drysdale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daebak counters with a leg kick.
Daebak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Daebak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drysdale keeps the fight on the outside.
Drysdale throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Daebak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drysdale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daebak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Drysdale avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Drysdale tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drysdale.
Daebak working aggressively here.
Daebak tries to work over Drysdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daebak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drysdale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daebak after a bit of a struggle.
Drysdale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daebak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drysdale drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drysdale tries for a takedown but Daebak manages to get underhooks.
Drysdale is breathing heavily.
Drysdale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daebak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daebak lands with a right to the head.
Drysdale wants a takedown but no success here.
Drysdale prevents a body shot from Daebak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Daebak 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#
Daebak connects with an inside leg kick.
Drysdale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daebak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daebak is looking to clinch but Drysdale is avoiding it.
Drysdale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drysdale throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Daebak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daebak.
Daebak is pressed up against the cage. Drysdale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daebak down to the mat. Daebak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daebak tries a head kick but it misses.
Drysdale misses with a jab to the body
and Daebak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daebak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drysdale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daebak but Daebak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daebak feints a counter leg kick.
Drysdale throws an off balance right hand
and Daebak counters with a low kick, right behind Drysdale 's knee.
Drysdale misses with a body shot
and Daebak counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daebak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drysdale.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daebak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drysdale prevents a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daebak tries to work over Drysdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Daebak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drysdale trying to stall but Daebak improves his position.
Drysdale is trying to drag Daebak to the mat but Daebak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorn Drysdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daebak tries to work over Drysdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daebak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Daebak.
Daebak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drysdale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daebak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Daebak. #T2#
Daebak is working Drysdale over against the cage.
Drysdale blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
Daebak cracks Drysdale with a nice body shot.
Daebak throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebak blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Daebak.
Daebak can't find room to land a body shot as Drysdale controls the action.
Daebak is working Drysdale over against the cage.
Daebak working aggressively here.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drysdale backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
Gary Daebak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daebak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Daebak tries to work over Drysdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daebak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drysdale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drysdale prevents a body shot from Daebak.
Drysdale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daebak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daebak misses with a punch on the inside.
Drysdale blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daebak scores with a shot to the side of Drysdale's head.
A short left from Daebak.
Daebak blocks a body shot from Drysdale.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
Drysdale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daebak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Drysdale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daebak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daebak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drysdale. That did some damage!
Daebak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drysdale's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Daebak - just one landing. #ROC2#
Drysdale is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drysdale misses with a hook
and Daebak counters with a low kick, right behind Drysdale 's knee.
Oh Drysdale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daebak fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Drysdale to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Drysdale looks to clinch but Daebak throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Drysdale taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gary Daebak!
An out of breath Gary Daebak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PFC 14 Guy vs Abdallah
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Drysdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Drysdale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Drysdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorn Drysdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Drysdale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Drysdale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Qwe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drysdale is looking to take a break and control but Qwe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Qwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drysdale pulls his head out easily.
Qwe wants to control but Drysdale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Qwe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drysdale is nestled in close to Qwe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drysdale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Qwe is pressing down on Drysdale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drysdale showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Qwe is trying to control the position but Drysdale postures up. #SUB2#
Qwe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drysdale throwing strikes but missing.
Our spies down at at Death Valley Training Facility inform us that Qwe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Drysdale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drysdale throws a big elbow that misses.
Qwe looking to control.
Drysdale looking to pass the guard.
Drysdale 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.
Drysdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Qwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Qwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drysdale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Qwe controls Drysdale momentarily but Drysdale frees himself.
Drysdale wants to control from the top but Qwe keeps moving.
Qwe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drysdale trying to control but Qwe is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Qwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drysdale advances to half guard.
Drysdale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Qwe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Qwe tries to get to full guard but Drysdale has control of the leg. #T3#
Qwe is looking to control Drysdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Qwe avoid being mounted?
Qwe tries to get to full guard but Drysdale has control of the leg.
Drysdale working over Qwe with some ground and pound. Qwe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Qwe is refusing to be controlled, as Drysdale sits in half guard.
Drysdale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Qwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drysdale is trying to control the action in half guard but Qwe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drysdale drops an elbow to the side of Qwe's head.
Drysdale slips a nice elbow through Qwe's hands, connecting with Qwe's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qwe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drysdale scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Qwe is rocked!
Drysdale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Qwe is still in real trouble! Can Drysdale finish him?#T4##SUB#
Drysdale is working for a kimura but Qwe is defending it quite comfortably.
Drysdale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Qwe tries to roll over but Drysdale keeps him under control.
Drysdale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drysdale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Qwe!
Drysdale postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Qwe bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Drysdale and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorn Drysdale!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thorn Drysdale made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PFC 9 Cranial vs Monsoon
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Drysdale cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.#TD2#
Drysdale gets caught flat footed, as Aldo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drysdale pulls Aldo in close to prevent any damage.
Drysdale has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SU2#
Drysdale is working an open guard so Aldo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Drysdale circles away and keeps his distance.
Drysdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A left lands for Drysdale.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Aldo tries to move into range but Drysdale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Drysdale.
Drysdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Aldo clinches up with Drysdale and pushes him back against the cage.
Drysdale presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aldo is trying to drag Drysdale to the mat but Drysdale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Aldo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Drysdale regains guard.
Aldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Drysdale is retaining full guard.
Aldo advances position into side control!#T2##SU2#
Aldo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drysdale keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Aldo gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drysdale controlling the position well.
Aldo wants to pass the guard but Drysdale is defending well. #T3#
Drysdale trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Aldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drysdale sees it coming and defends easily.
Drysdale works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Aldo stands and steps away. Drysdale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Drysdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drysdale.
Drysdale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4##CL#
Drysdale clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Aldo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drysdale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drysdale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drysdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Drysdale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thorn Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Drysdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drysdale has Aldo pressed against the cage.
Aldo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drysdale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Aldo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drysdale's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
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#
Drysdale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aldo has a takedown stuffed.
Drysdale throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drysdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drysdale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drysdale swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drysdale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Drysdale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drysdale.
Drysdale slaps away a takedown attempt from Aldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thorn Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aldo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aldo lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Drysdale is retaining full guard. #T1#
My spies in Spar Bros inform me that Aldo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aldo postures up.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drysdale is keeping the position for now.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Drysdale keeps moving.
Drysdale wants to sweep here but Aldo controlling him for the moment.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drysdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drysdale pulls Aldo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorn Drysdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drysdale misses with a straight left.
Aldo moves out of range as Drysdale strikes.
Aldo dives in and grabs Drysdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drysdale pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Drysdale misses the target.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drysdale throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Drysdale to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Aldo is rocked!
and Drysdale counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Aldo! He's just covering up as Drysdale starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorn Drysdale!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thorn Drysdale made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Pulse - The Showdown
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Drysdale slaps away a takedown attempt from Breznhev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Drysdale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Breznhev misses with a takedown attempt - Drysdale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drysdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breznhev.
Breznhev looks to score with a jab to the body but Drysdale is just out of range.
Breznhev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drysdale.
#CL#
Drysdale rushes Breznhev and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Drysdale drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Drysdale has his foot on Breznhev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breznhev works his way back into a safe position though.
Breznhev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drysdale keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drysdale is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Drysdale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drysdale trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Drysdale preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Breznhev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drysdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breznhev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Breznhev throws a strike but Drysdale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breznhev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Drysdale controlling the position.#T2#
Drysdale keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drysdale haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Breznhev lands a couple of digs.
Drysdale 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev tries to roll over but Drysdale keeps him under control.
Drysdale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drysdale trying to control from half guard but Breznhev is working away.
Breznhev tries to get to full guard but Drysdale has control of the leg.
Breznhev is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Breznhev wants to improve his position but Drysdale is controlling well.
Drysdale wants to pass to mount but Breznhev is defending the position.
Breznhev wants to get back to full guard.
Breznhev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Breznhev 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.
Drysdale is looking to work some ground and pound but Breznhev has wrist control.
Drysdale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drysdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Breznhev is retaining full guard.
Breznhev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drysdale. #T4#
Drysdale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Breznhev's guard.
Breznhev wants to get back to full guard.
Drysdale tries to pass to full mount but Breznhev defends it.
Drysdale lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Drysdale is looking for a kimura but Breznhev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breznhev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drysdale 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.
Drysdale postures up in Breznhev's guard and throws a big left but Breznhev blocks it.
Breznhev seems keen to control Drysdale's posture.
Breznhev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drysdale's guard. #REVB#
Drysdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breznhev is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Drysdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorn Drysdale 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#
Breznhev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Breznhev connects with a crisp jab.
Breznhev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drysdale.
Drysdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drysdale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drysdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breznhev manages to avoid it.
Breznhev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drysdale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breznhev somewhat.
Drysdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Breznhev is just out of range.
Breznhev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Breznhev avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Drysdale misses its intended target.
Breznhev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drysdale pinned against the cage. Drysdale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drysdale throws a series of punches but Breznhev avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Breznhev tries for a takedown but Drysdale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorn Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Breznhev.
Drysdale cracks Breznhev with an open hand slap.
Breznhev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drysdale avoids it really well and circles away.
Drysdale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drysdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Breznhev is just out of range.
Drysdale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Breznhev catches Drysdale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown attempt by Breznhev or perhaps it was just good defense by Drysdale, which made it look bad.
Drysdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breznhev.
Breznhev checks a leg kick.
Breznhev feints the counter takedown.
Drysdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drysdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Breznhev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drysdale napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drysdale manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Drysdale looking for submissions off his back.
Breznhev prevents Drysdale from improving his position.
Drysdale is working hard here to advance position.
Drysdale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breznhev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breznhev's back!
Drysdale is trying to stick to Breznhev's back but Breznhev is turning into Drysdale. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drysdale's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Breznhev.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Breznhev slips nicely into half guard.
Drysdale wants to improve his position but Breznhev is controlling well.
Breznhev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drysdale tries to get to full guard but Breznhev has control of the leg.
Drysdale taking some punishment here, with Breznhev in his half guard.
Drysdale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Breznhev is working Drysdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drysdale trying to keep a closed guard but Breznhev is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Breznhev throwing strikes but missing.
Breznhev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thorn Drysdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drysdale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drysdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breznhev can do to turn this around?
Drysdale wants to improve his position but Breznhev is controlling well.
Drysdale is pressing down on Breznhev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drysdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breznhev pushes down on Drysdale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drysdale is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorn Drysdale dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Drysdale throws a hook but Breznhev avoids it easily.
Drysdale jabs Breznhev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Breznhev fails with the takedown.
Breznhev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drysdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drysdale connects with a body shot that sends Breznhev's belly button to the back.
Breznhev shoots for a double leg takedown but Drysdale sprawls well. He's pushed Breznhev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Breznhev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drysdale misses with a two punch combination.
Drysdale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Breznhev has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Breznhev with that takedown attempt.
Thorn Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Breznhev.
Drysdale throws a push kick but Breznhev slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Breznhev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drysdale on his heels. He'll look to pass Drysdale's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Breznhev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breznhev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Breznhev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drysdale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drysdale working a defensive guard here.
Drysdale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breznhev's guard. #REVR#
Breznhev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Drysdale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breznhev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drysdale has managed to get both his arms back between Breznhev's legs - danger averted.
Drysdale throwing strikes but missing.
Drysdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Breznhev is retaining full guard.
Thorn Drysdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Breznhev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drysdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev looking for a sweep. Not yet Breznhev, not yet.
Breznhev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drysdale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drysdale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Breznhev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Drysdale controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorn Drysdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Drysdale throws a series of punches but Breznhev avoids them all with ease.
Breznhev shoots in and drives through. Drysdale sprawls well.
Breznhev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Drysdale catches Breznhev right on the button with a cross.
Drysdale tries to land a front kick but Breznhev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drysdale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aleks Breznhev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Breznhev is defended easily by Drysdale.
Breznhev fails with the takedown
and Drysdale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Breznhev thinking.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown. Drysdale tries to sprawl out of it but Breznhev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drysdale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
A jab from Drysdale misses.
Drysdale swinging wildly here.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Drysdale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thorn Drysdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Drysdale scores with a hook.
Drysdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breznhev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Drysdale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Breznhev's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drysdale wants to control from the top but Breznhev keeps moving.
Breznhev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drysdale controls the pace.
Drysdale stands and throws Breznhev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Breznhev tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorn Drysdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drysdale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorn Drysdale!
Thorn Drysdale gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Pulse 96 - Aldo vs Svensson
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Drysdale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drysdale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Drysdale counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Drysdale. Those never looked like landing.
Drysdale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drysdale shoots in looking for a takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Drysdale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drysdale stuffs the takedown.
Drysdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drysdale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Drysdale.
Aldo throws a push kick but Drysdale slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Drysdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Drysdale shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Drysdale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drysdale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldo somewhat.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from Drysdale.
Aldo dives in and grabs Drysdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drysdale pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.#TD2#
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Drysdale is putting a hurting on Aldo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Drysdale throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet.
Drysdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldo keeps working. #T2#
Drysdale working away.
Aldo tries to control but Drysdale manages to take his back.
Drysdale throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drysdale struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aldo trying to control the position but Drysdale manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Aldo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Drysdale looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Drysdale struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aldo covers up after that shot from Drysdale.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Drysdale cracks Aldo with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Aldo from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB2#
Drysdale looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Drysdale misses with punches from the back.
Drysdale trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Aldo is really stuck here.
Aldo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4##SUB2#
Drysdale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drysdale is hanging on to Aldo's back as he tries to escape.
Aldo trying to control the hands but Drysdale won't let him.
Drysdale is looking to control Aldo but Aldo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Drysdale lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Aldo breaks Drysdale's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorn Drysdale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Drysdale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but Drysdale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drysdale tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drysdale to the ground. Drysdale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drysdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drysdale shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Aldo forces Drysdale back against the cage and clinches.
Aldo is working for takedown but Drysdale is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aldo is working for takedown but Drysdale is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drysdale wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drysdale pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Drysdale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drysdale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##ES#
Aldo kicks Drysdale off and gets to his feet.
Drysdale misses with a straight left.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drysdale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drysdale steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Drysdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Drysdale is predictable there #TD#
and Aldo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aldo.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drysdale is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drysdale is controlling him. #SUB#
Drysdale lying in Aldo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Aldo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Drysdale taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Aldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Aldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Pulse 94 - Bailey vs Dassler
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Drysdale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haffie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haffie wants it to stay on the feet.
Haffie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drysdale blocks a head kick by Haffie.
A little jabbing left from Drysdale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haffie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haffie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Haffie misses #TD2#
and Drysdale counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haffie!
Haffie is not content to let Drysdale control the position.
Haffie wants to control but Drysdale postures up.
Drysdale content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Drysdale tries to advance to mount but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haffie wants to control but Drysdale postures up.#T1#
Drysdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haffie keeps working.
Drysdale tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haffie's legs.
Drysdale working the ground and pound from side control.
Drysdale is putting a hurting on Haffie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Drysdale working the ground and pound from side control.
Drysdale landing strikes.
Haffie tries to bench press Drysdale off him but Drysdale keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Drysdale stalls from top position.
Drysdale working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Haffie is looking to regain half guard here but Drysdale keeps moving and retains side control.
Drysdale trying to control the action but Haffie is working from the bottom.
Drysdale lands a few punches from side control.
Drysdale landing strikes.
Drysdale cracks Haffie with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drysdale is looking to take a break and control but Haffie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haffie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haffie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drysdale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Haffie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Drysdale is trying to get back to full guard.
Drysdale moves into full guard.
Haffie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drysdale is keeping the position for now.
Drysdale keeping moving, preventing Haffie from controlling successfully.
Drysdale trying to control the position.
Drysdale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Haffie has passed into side control.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drysdale can't do much from the bottom here.
Drysdale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haffie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Drysdale tries to improve position but can't.
Haffie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drysdale keeps working.
Drysdale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drysdale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drysdale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Drysdale passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thorn Drysdale will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Haffie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jordan Haffie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haffie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drysdale back to the cage. Haffie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Drysdale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haffie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Drysdale gets the takedown into side control.
Drysdale working away.
Haffie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drysdale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haffie is not content to let Drysdale control the position.
Haffie is looking to regain half guard here but Drysdale keeps moving and retains side control.
Drysdale wants to control but Haffie is keeping him busy. #T1#
Drysdale is chipping away with strikes.
Haffie tries to buck Drysdale off but Drysdale is having none of it.
Drysdale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Drysdale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Haffie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drysdale off and has taken his back!
Drysdale has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Drysdale trying to control the position but Haffie manages to sink in the hooks.
Drysdale can't escape the position.
Haffie is punishing Drysdale with some ground and pound.
Drysdale tries to escape the position.
Drysdale turns into Haffie and is now in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drysdale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Drysdale lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haffie keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Drysdale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haffie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Haffie looking for a sweep. Not yet Haffie, not yet.
Drysdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Haffie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Drysdale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haffie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drysdale has managed to get both his arms back between Haffie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Haffie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drysdale stacks Haffie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drysdale!
Drysdale happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Drysdale is putting a hurting on Haffie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Drysdale in side control lands a decent elbow.
Drysdale cracks Haffie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Haffie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Drysdale presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Drysdale lands a big shot there that rocks Haffie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Drysdale lands a big shot there that rocks Haffie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Haffie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Drysdale putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Haffie regains half guard.
Drysdale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Haffie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Haffie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haffie working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Haffie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drysdale trying to control but Haffie is working from the bottom.
Drysdale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorn Drysdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haffie lands a head kick!
Drysdale gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Haffie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Drysdale!
Haffie working the ground and pound but Drysdale is defending the strikes.
Drysdale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haffie off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Drysdale is hanging on to Haffie's back as he tries to escape.
Drysdale wants to control but Haffie is keeping busy.
Drysdale lands strikes to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drysdale doesn't have the hooks in and Haffie manages to turn into his guard.
Drysdale wants to sweep here but Haffie controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Drysdale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Drysdale looking for subs off his back but Haffie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Drysdale is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Haffie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drysdale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haffie.
Haffie is taking a breather. Drysdale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thorn Drysdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drysdale is trying to maintain the position but Haffie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Haffie is working for a submission of some sort.
Drysdale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drysdale is trying to control the position but Haffie postures up.
Haffie stopping the sweep attempt from Drysdale.#SUB2#
Drysdale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haffie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haffie throws an elbow that misses. Drysdale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haffie's guard. Nice move by Drysdale!#REVB##T3#
Drysdale scoring with some ground and pound.
Haffie is pulling down on Drysdale's head. It's preventing any offense from Drysdale, at least for the moment.
Drysdale distracts Haffie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drysdale throws a big elbow that misses.
Haffie keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Drysdale looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haffie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Drysdale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drysdale looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haffie keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
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 Jordan Haffie.
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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorn Drysdale!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thorn Drysdale made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Pulse 88 - Tszyu vs Kruglov II
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Drysdale misses the target.
A jab from Shojo does it's job there.
A jab from Drysdale misses.
Drysdale throws a lazy right hand but Shojo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drysdale throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Shojo rushes Drysdale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Shojo manages to break the clinch.
Drysdale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drysdale throws a right hand that Shojo ducks under and follows up with a left that Shojo also avoids with ease.
Drysdale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shojo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shojo feints and then cracks Drysdale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drysdale down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shojo connects with a body shot.
Drysdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shojo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drysdale.
Shojo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Shojo closes the distance and pushes Drysdale back into the cage.
Shojo connects with a knee to the head.
Drysdale lands a right hand.
Shojo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Drysdale misses with some punches.
Drysdale misses with some punches.
Shojo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shojo is stalling here.
Drysdale misses with a punch on the inside.
Drysdale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shojo's elbow.
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shojo lands a knee to the body.
Shojo scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Drysdale fails to land.
Shojo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shojo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shojo tries to work over Drysdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Shojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drysdale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Shojo scores with a sloppy right hand. Drysdale should have avoided that one.
Drysdale throws a shot to the body.
Yuki Shojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shojo tries to clinch
and Drysdale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Shojo clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shojo.
Shojo lands with a left to the head.
Drysdale misses with some punches.
Drysdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Shojo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drysdale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drysdale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shojo backwards.
Drysdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shojo lands with a light punch inside.
Drysdale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Drysdale fails to land. #T3#
Drysdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Shojo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Shojo breaks the clinch.
Shojo moves out of range of the strikes.
Drysdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drysdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Shojo.
Shojo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shojo lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Shojo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shojo obliges.
Shojo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shojo blocks an uppercut.
Drysdale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Drysdale.
Shojo crunches a lovely knee into Drysdale's ribcage.#T4#
Shojo landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Drysdale fails to land.
Drysdale throws a head punch that misses.
Drysdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Shojo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drysdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Shojo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shojo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drysdale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drysdale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shojo throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Shojo clinches up with Drysdale and pushes him back against the cage.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shojo digs a right hand underneath Drysdale's ribcage. Drysdale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shojo is struggling to control the position.
Shojo has Drysdale pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Shojo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Drysdale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Shojo darts in and clinches Drysdale up against the cage.
Shojo lands a good knee to the midsection. Drysdale won't want to take too many of those.
Shojo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shojo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drysdale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shojo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drysdale's elbow.
Shojo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drysdale up against the cage.
Shojo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shojo.
Shojo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shojo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Shojo lands a knee to the body.
Drysdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Shojo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Shojo.
Drysdale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shojo blocks an uppercut.
Drysdale misses with a punch on the inside.
Shojo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drysdale lands a right hand.
Shojo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Shojo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shojo has managed to clinch.
Drysdale tries a body shot but Shojo blocks it.
Shojo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shojo slowing the pace effectively.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shojo.
#T2#
Drysdale lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shojo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shojo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shojo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Shojo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shojo.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drysdale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drysdale letting Shojo take a breather here.
Yuki Shojo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drysdale.
Shojo effectively controlling the action here.
Drysdale tries to throw a body punch but Shojo avoids it by throwing Drysdale back against the cage.
Drysdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Drysdale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drysdale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drysdale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drysdale can't find room to land a body shot as Shojo controls the action.
Drysdale misses with a punch on the inside.
Shojo scores with a hook to the body.
Shojo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drysdale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Shojo.
Shojo lands a knee to the body.
Shojo lands a knee to the head.
Shojo digs a right hand underneath Drysdale's ribcage. Drysdale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Come on Shojo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Shojo.
Shojo tries a body shot but Drysdale blocks it.
Shojo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drysdale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Shojo presses Drysdale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drysdale throws a punch but it's blocked by Shojo.
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!
Shojo effectively controlling the action here.
Shojo lands a knee to the body.
Drysdale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shojo's elbow.
A hook to the body from Shojo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shojo.
Shojo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drysdale backwards.
Shojo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shojo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Shojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shojo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shojo jabs Drysdale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shojo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Shojo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Drysdale walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shojo.
Drysdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shojo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drysdale will feel that in the morning.
Shojo misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Shojo pushes Drysdale up against the cage in a clinch.
Shojo blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Shojo to work.
Shojo crunches a lovely knee into Drysdale's ribcage.
Shojo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drysdale misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo prevents a body shot from Drysdale.
Shojo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shojo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drysdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drysdale working aggressively here.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drysdale.
Shojo lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Shojo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shojo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drysdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Shojo.
A little feinted left hand from Drysdale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shojo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drysdale in his tracks.
Yuki Shojo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Shojo clinches. #BC2#
Shojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shojo cracks Drysdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drysdale misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shojo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thorn Drysdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shojo is leaning against Drysdale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drysdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shojo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shojo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shojo digs a right hand underneath Drysdale's ribcage. Drysdale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shojo stalls.
Shojo stalling the fight.
Yuki Shojo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drysdale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shojo slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Drysdale fails to land.
Shojo controlling the action here for a moment.
Shojo is pushing Drysdale up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuki Shojo.
Shojo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drysdale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shojo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drysdale.
Shojo sizes up Drysdale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shojo slips a jab from Drysdale.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shojo! But no joy.
Shojo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drysdale.
Drysdale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shojo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drysdale momentarily.
Shojo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shojo scores with a leg kick.
Drysdale misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shojo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shojo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shojo lands with an uppercut that bounces Drysdale off the cage and back into range.
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!
Drysdale misses with a right hand
and Shojo counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Shojo tries to clinch up but Drysdale circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Shojo darts in and clinches Drysdale up against the cage.
Drysdale digs a right hand underneath Shojo's ribcage. Shojo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drysdale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shojo landing knees to the head.
Shojo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drysdale lands a left hand.
Drysdale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drysdale has a couple of punches blocked by Shojo.
Shojo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shojo works on Drysdale's body with a couple of short punches.
Shojo works on Drysdale's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Shojo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shojo 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Shojo!
Yuki Shojo made sure to mention his sponsor, Lion Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFN - 5 - Contender
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Chuck moves out of range as Drysdale strikes.
Drysdale loads up on a big right hand but Chuck slips the punch.
Drysdale throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Chuck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drysdale misses with a body punch.
Chuck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drysdale.
#TD2#
Chuck lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chuck wants to pass the guard but Drysdale is defending well.
Drysdale is looking to improve his position.
Drysdale wants to control but Chuck is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drysdale is looking to improve his position.
Drysdale keeping hold of Chuck's head, controlling as best he can.
Drysdale is looking for a sweep. Chuck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Drysdale works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chuck won't allow Drysdale to sweep him here. #SUB#
Drysdale isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chuck stacks Drysdale on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chuck!
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Chuck is trying to get an arm triangle but Drysdale is defending well. #SUB2#
Chuck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drysdale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Chuck is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Drysdale is not content to let Chuck control the position.
Drysdale is trying to improve his position.
Drysdale is trying to work for a sweep but Chuck has mounted him!
Drysdale is working to get back to half guard.
Drysdale tries to hold on but Chuck pushes him away. #T3#
Drysdale manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Chuck seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Drysdale is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rock Chuck!
Rock Chuck decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
PFN - 3 - Shockwave
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Drysdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Drysdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drysdale.
Aldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aldo needs to keep his hands up - Drysdale had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Aldo is looking for a counter combo.
Drysdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drysdale.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Drysdale.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Drysdale keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Drysdale misses its intended target.
As Drysdale looks to move away, Aldo throws a big counter combo but Drysdale just gets out of the way.#T1#
Drysdale throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.
Aldo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Aldo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drysdale throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Drysdale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drysdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drysdale.
Drysdale throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Drysdale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drysdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drysdale.
Good shot there by Drysdale.
Aldo dives in and grabs Drysdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drysdale pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drysdale! But no joy.#T2#
Drysdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BOOM! Drysdale lands a beautiful left hook that drops Aldo. Aldo tries to recover but Drysdale is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Aldo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorn Drysdale!
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