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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 7169 p4p, 703 weight class) and Luiz Araujo (ranked 2686 p4p, 350 weight class). Araujo has chosen Who Shot Ya? as his entrance music. Luiz Araujo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Araujo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drakov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Araujo is in Drakov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (0) vs (2) Araujo
Araujo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drakov keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drakov is keeping the position for now.
Drakov working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Drakov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Araujo passes into half guard.
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drakov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
Araujo is just content to waste time from the top position. Drakov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Drakov looking for subs off his back but Araujo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Drakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drakov is looking to improve his position.
Drakov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Araujo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (0) vs (5) Araujo
Drakov is trying to improve his position.
Drakov prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
Drakov tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position.
Araujo taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looks to move to half guard but instead Araujo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drakov (0) vs (7) Araujo
Araujo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drakov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (0) vs (10) Araujo
Araujo controlling well, preventing Drakov from escaping the position.
Araujo has got one arm under Drakov's chin. This could be trouble... Drakov trying to control the other hand but Araujo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Drakov has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arvo Laar (ranked 7137 p4p, 707 weight class) and Vasilli Drakov (ranked 6646 p4p, 683 weight class). Laar comes to the cage accompanied by some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Arvo Laar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laar closes the distance and clinches.
Drakov has Laar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laar manages to pull guard.
Drakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Laar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laar is trying to control the position but Drakov postures up.
Laar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drakov stacks Laar 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 Drakov! Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (0) vs (3) Drakov
Drakov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laar's coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Drakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laar keeps working.
Drakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laar tries to roll over but Drakov keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drakov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laar gets full guard.
Drakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laar is keeping the position for now.
Drakov advances to half guard.
Drakov is pressing down on Laar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laar is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov passes into side control, despite Laar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (0) vs (6) Drakov
Drakov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laar tries to bench press Drakov off him but Drakov keeps the position.
Drakov trying to control the action but Laar is working from the bottom.
Laar prevents Drakov from moving into mount.
Drakov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laar (0) vs (8) Drakov
Drakov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar is controlling an arm, preventing Drakov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Drakov working for a submission but Laar is keeping him at bay.
Laar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laar (0) vs (11) Drakov
Drakov is looking for the choke from the back position but Laar is controlling his hands well.
Laar tries to escape but Drakov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Drakov is looking for the choke from the back position but Laar is controlling his hands well.
Drakov tries to keep control of the position but Laar is staying busy.
Laar wants to escape the position.
Drakov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laar fending off the submission attempt from Drakov.
Drakov controlling well, preventing Laar from escaping the position.
Drakov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Laar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drakov fails to move to back control.
Laar is squirming around, avoiding Drakov's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laar stops Drakov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Laar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drakov.
Drakov prevents Laar from getting the reversal.
Drakov wants to finish this one by submission but Laar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drakov.
Laar is squirming around, avoiding Drakov's attempts to control the action.
Laar working to try and regain half guard.
Drakov looking to secure an arm triangle but Laar defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking to control but Laar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drakov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Laar is surviving well by controlling Drakov's body position as best he can.
Drakov avoids the attempt from Laar to control.
Laar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drakov working for a submission but Laar is keeping him at bay.
Laar is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is stalling here but it's allowed Laar to get half guard.
Laar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laar is looking for a sweep. Drakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laar is controlling Drakov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Drakov is pressing down on Laar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laar is holding on for now.
Laar is trying to get back to full guard.
Drakov tries to pass to full mount but Laar defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drakov 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.
Drakov is working for a kimura but Laar is defending it quite comfortably.
Laar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (0) vs (14) Drakov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drakov avoids the attempt from Laar to control.
Drakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laar is looking to escape.
Laar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laar (0) vs (17) Drakov
Laar wants to escape the position.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks inform me that Drakov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Laar is working hard here to advance position.
Laar is keeping busy.
Drakov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Laar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Laar is trying to break free.
Well, with Drakov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Laar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Laar prevents Drakov from getting a body triangle.
Drakov looking to break Laar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Laar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Drakov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Laar can't escape the position.
Laar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Laar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laar is trying desperately to improve position.
Drakov mounts Laar! Really nice guard pass there!
Laar wants to control but Drakov is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Laar is looking to get to half guard.
Laar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laar (2) vs (17) Drakov
Drakov working for a triangle but Laar defends it easily.
Drakov 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.
Laar tries to free his leg and advance position but Drakov is retaining full guard.
Laar wants to control from the top but Drakov keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laar stands and throws Drakov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (5) vs (17) Drakov
Laar is looking to take a break and control but Drakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Drakov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drakov gets back to half guard.
Drakov looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drakov wins on points by 17 to 5.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vasilli Drakov waved his t-shirt featuring Fatty's 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5694 p4p, 622 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9844 p4p, 857 weight class). Greco Roman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drakov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (0) vs (2) Roman
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drakov is looking for a triangle but Roman pushes his legs off easily.
Drakov keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman passes Drakov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov looking for subs from the bottom but Roman mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (0) vs (5) Roman
Drakov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drakov tries to hold on but Roman postures up.
Drakov is trying to reverse the position but instead Roman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (0) vs (8) Roman
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Roman controlling well, preventing Drakov from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is working hard here to advance position.
Drakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Roman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Roman biding his time, controlling Drakov.
Drakov tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drakov is really stuck here.
Good control from Roman.
Roman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is hanging on to Drakov's back as he tries to escape.
Roman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drakov doesn't escape.
Drakov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Drakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Roman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Drakov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Drakov is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Roman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Drakov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drakov just trying to survive but Roman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Drakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Drakov is trying to break free.
Roman has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Drakov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Roman gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 1996 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5668 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Robert Diggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drakov pushes Diggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Drakov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diggs has hold of one of Drakov's legs. Drakov is fighting the takedown attempt but Diggs gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diggs (2) vs (0) Drakov
Diggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diggs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggs is one step ahead there.
Diggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drakov wants to control but Diggs passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Diggs.
Diggs wants to control but Drakov is keeping him busy.
Drakov wants to improve his position but Diggs is controlling well.
Diggs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Drakov is trying to maintain the position but Diggs is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs wants to pass to mount but Drakov is defending the position.
Drakov looking for subs from the bottom but Diggs mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diggs (5) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov is squirming around, avoiding Diggs's attempts to control the action.
Drakov is trying to escape the mount.
Diggs wants to control the pace but Drakov is squirming around nicely.
Drakov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs working for a submission but Drakov is keeping him at bay.
Drakov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Drakov wants to improve his position but Diggs is controlling well.
Diggs wants to pass to mount but Drakov is defending the position.
Drakov tries to get to full guard but Diggs has control of the leg.
Diggs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for submissions off his back.
Drakov is trying to get back to full guard.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diggs wants to control but Drakov is keeping him busy.
Diggs passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diggs (8) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
Drakov is looking for a sweep.
Diggs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drakov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diggs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Drakov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drakov keeps working.
Drakov tries to improve position but can't.
Drakov is not content to let Diggs control the position.
Drakov prevents Diggs from moving into mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diggs tries to advance to mount but Drakov denies him.
Drakov sneaks back into half guard.
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Diggs is trying to work for a kimura but Drakov is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov trying to hold on to Diggs's head to control him but Diggs postures up.
Diggs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drakov! Score +3 for passing guard: Diggs (11) vs (0) Drakov
Diggs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diggs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drakov working to try and regain half guard.
Drakov tries to improve his position but Diggs has taken his back! Diggs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Drakov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Diggs pushes Drakov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Diggs!
Our winner, Robert Diggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5517 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 6550 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupert Whiston has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drakov defends well and Whiston ends up having to push Drakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whiston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drakov moves into the clinch.
Drakov is trying to pull guard but Whiston has him pressed against the cage.
Whiston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drakov after a bit of a struggle.
Vasilli Drakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Whiston 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.
Drakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston pulls Drakov in close to his closed guard and prevents Drakov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston 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.
Drakov trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston is pulling down on Drakov's head. It's preventing any offense from Drakov, at least for the moment.
Drakov trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Drakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston is controlling Drakov's posture.
Drakov wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Drakov wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Drakov 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.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drakov wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Drakov wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Drakov passes Whiston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drakov trying to control from half guard but Whiston is working away.
Drakov is looking to advance position but Whiston won't allow it.
Whiston holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
Drakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drakov trying to control the action but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Drakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston keeping control of the position.
Whiston won't allow Drakov to pass to mount.
Drakov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whiston sees it coming and defends easily.
Whiston is looking to control Drakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Whiston is doing well to control the position and prevent Drakov from advancing to side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (3) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston wants to hold on but Drakov pushes him away.
Drakov tries to control but Whiston wriggling away.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiston tries to hold on but Drakov pushes him away.
Drakov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Whiston manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston is looking to regain half guard here but Drakov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whiston has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Whiston going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Whiston tries to improve position but can't.
Whiston tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Drakov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drakov (5) vs (0) Whiston
Drakov working for a guillotine from mount but Whiston is in no mood to give up.
Whiston is looking to improve his position but Drakov isn't that keen on the idea.
Drakov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (8) vs (0) Whiston
Drakov avoiding Whiston 's attempts to control his hands.
Drakov is trying to stick to Whiston's back but Whiston is turning into Drakov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drakov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whiston. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drakov (8) vs (2) Whiston
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drakov being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drakov wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Whiston pushing down on Drakov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Drakov defends it.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whiston controlling the pace.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Drakov defending well.
Whiston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Whiston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to free his trapped foot but Drakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov is looking to control Whiston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drakov avoid being mounted?
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov won't allow Whiston to pass to mount.
Whiston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drakov trying to control but Whiston postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Whiston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (8) vs (5) Whiston
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Whiston moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (8) vs (8) Whiston
Whiston controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov wants to escape the position.
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drakov doesn't escape.
Whiston is not going to allow Drakov to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Drakov right now.
Whiston controlling well, preventing Drakov from escaping the position.
What can Drakov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston has the hooks in. Drakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Drakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Drakov wants to escape the position.
Whiston controls the action.
Whiston doesn't have the hooks in and Drakov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drakov (10) vs (8) Whiston
Whiston managing to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Drakov tries to pass.
Drakov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (13) vs (8) Whiston
Drakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Whiston gets back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Drakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drakov is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Drakov is looking for a kimura here.
Drakov trying to pass the guard but Whiston defending well.
Drakov is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whiston wants to control but Drakov is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
Drakov trying to control from half guard but Whiston is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drakov takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
Vasilli Drakov gave a mention to Fatty's in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Schultz (ranked 21522 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5481 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drakov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
Drakov keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schultz stays in close to Drakov's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Drakov has locked up a guillotine! Drakov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Schultz is holding on here and Drakov must be using up a lot of energy. Schultz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Drakov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vasilli Drakov!
Vasilli Drakov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fatty's , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pina Colada Hoi (ranked 8591 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5393 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Pina Colada Hoi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hoi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drakov defends well and Hoi ends up having to push Drakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoi darts in and clinches Drakov up against the cage.
Drakov is pressed up against the cage. Hoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drakov down to the mat. Drakov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoi moves into range and clinches up with Drakov.
Drakov can't get the takedown.
Drakov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hoi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drakov to the mat. Drakov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoi (2) vs (0) Drakov
Hoi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drakov working for submissions but it's allowed Hoi to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov is looking to improve his position.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoi pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov wants to control but Hoi is keeping busy.
Hoi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drakov is looking for a sweep. Hoi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Drakov moves into full guard.
Drakov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hoi has picked Drakov up and slammed him! Drakov can't keep hold of the triangle and Hoi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoi (5) vs (0) Drakov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drakov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Drakov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drakov is trying to improve his position.
Drakov is being controlled here.
Hoi tries for a kimura but Drakov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoi (7) vs (0) Drakov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drakov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drakov trying to hold on to Hoi's head to control him but Hoi postures up.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoi prevents Drakov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoi wants to pass to mount but Drakov is defending the position.
Hoi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoi tries to pass to full mount but Drakov defends it.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoi pulls his head out easily.
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Hoi seems content to control.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoi content to control rather than advance.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov trying to control from the bottom.
Hoi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoi pulls his head out easily.
Hoi controlling the pace.
Hoi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hoi prevents Drakov from improving his position.
Hoi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov moves into full guard.
Drakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drakov working for a triangle but Hoi defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoi preventing the sweep.
Hoi passes Drakov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drakov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoi trying to pass the guard but Drakov defending well.
Hoi controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoi pulls his head out easily.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoi pulls his head out easily.
Hoi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drakov tries to get to full guard but Hoi has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drakov trying to hold on to Hoi's head to control him but Hoi postures up.
Drakov wants to improve his position but Hoi is controlling well.
Drakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drakov.
Hoi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drakov working for submissions but it's allowed Hoi to get to half guard.
Hoi content to control rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov tries to get to full guard but Hoi has control of the leg.
Hoi content to control rather than advance.
Hoi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoi (10) vs (0) Drakov
Hoi content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Drakov wants to hold on but Hoi pushes him away.
Drakov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drakov is trying to control but can't.
Hoi slows the pace down in half guard.
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Hoi controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoi trying to pass the guard but Drakov defending well.
Drakov wants to get back to full guard but Hoi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoi (13) vs (0) Drakov
Hoi controlling from the full mount.
Drakov is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoi controlling his opponent.
Drakov gets back to half guard.
Hoi goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Drakov does a handstand and catches Hoi in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Drakov on top - Hoi is already out from the submission! Drakov gives Hoi's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Vasilli Drakov!
Vasilli Drakov is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vasilli Drakov made sure he mentioned Fatty's , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5372 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 9904 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandr Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drakov jumps guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drakov wants the takedown. Emelianenko is fighting it off but Drakov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Emelianenko's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (2) vs (0) Emelianenko
Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Drakov defends easily.
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Drakov defends easily.
Drakov trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Drakov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Drakov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Drakov keeps him under control.
Drakov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Drakov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Emelianenko is doing well to control the position and prevent Drakov from advancing to side control.
Drakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drakov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.
Drakov is trying to work for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (5) vs (0) Emelianenko
Drakov tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.
Drakov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (8) vs (0) Emelianenko
Emelianenko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Emelianenko trying to control but Drakov postures up.
Drakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drakov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Drakov is trying to control. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Emelianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Drakov trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Drakov wants to take a breather but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Drakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (11) vs (0) Emelianenko
Drakov wants to take Emelianenko's back but he can't do it this time.
Emelianenko is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (14) vs (0) Emelianenko
Emelianenko is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Drakov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Emelianenko tries to break free.
Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Drakov is looking for the choke from the back position but Emelianenko is controlling his hands well.
Drakov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Emelianenko is defending well though. Drakov let's go of the attempt for now.
Drakov looking for the choke but no joy.
Emelianenko trying to control but not successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to break free.
Drakov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Emelianenko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Drakov is persistently looking for the submission but Emelianenko is defending it well.
Emelianenko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Drakov's arms.
Emelianenko turns into Drakov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drakov (14) vs (2) Emelianenko
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Drakov keeps moving.
Drakov looking to control.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Drakov keeps moving.
Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drakov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drakov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drakov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drakov (18) vs (2) Emelianenko
Emelianenko is looking to regain half guard here but Drakov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drakov tries to advance to mount but Emelianenko denies him.
Drakov has hold of Emelianenko's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Emelianenko seems comfortable defending it but Drakov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Emelianenko is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Emelianenko is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Drakov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilli Drakov!
Vasilli Drakov very nearly forgot to thank Fatty's amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Aleksandr Emelianenko was interviewed post fight and said '
Спасибо'. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5348 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 2735 p4p, 350 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ludwig closes the distance and clinches.
Drakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ludwig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ludwig gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (0) vs (2) Ludwig
Ludwig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ludwig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ludwig is aware though and is defending well.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Drakov keeps moving.
Ludwig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drakov's guard.
Ludwig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drakov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Drakov is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Ludwig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is looking to improve his position.
Drakov is looking to control Ludwig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drakov avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Ludwig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ludwig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ludwig prevents Drakov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov trying to control from the bottom.
Drakov is in trouble now - Ludwig has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (0) vs (5) Ludwig
Ludwig tries to control but Drakov wriggling away.
Ludwig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Drakov gets back to half guard.
Drakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drakov controls Ludwig momentarily but Ludwig frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for a guillotine here but Ludwig defends easily.
Drakov controls Ludwig momentarily but Ludwig frees himself.
Ludwig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ludwig passes Drakov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drakov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ludwig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drakov is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Drakov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ludwig is looking to defend but Drakov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ludwig! Drakov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ludwig taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vasilli Drakov!
Vasilli Drakov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fatty's for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Ripgut (ranked 4856 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5176 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripgut comes to the cage accompanied by Eminence front-the who. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shane Ripgut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drakov dives in and grabs Ripgut's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ripgut pushes down on Drakov's head and hops out.
Drakov tries to clinch but Ripgut is having none of it.
We've been hearing reports that Ripgut has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Drakov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ripgut swats away the attempt to clinch by Drakov.
Drakov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ripgut defends well and Drakov ends up having to push Ripgut into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ripgut tries to counter by clinching up but Drakov breaks away and moves out of range.
Shane Ripgut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilli Drakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ripgut tries to avoid it but Drakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ripgut to the ground. Ripgut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drakov shoots in for a takedown but Ripgut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ripgut defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drakov.
Drakov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ripgut is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ripgut defends well and Drakov ends up having to push Ripgut into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Drakov tries to get set, Ripgut tries to push him back and clinch up but Drakov manages to avoid the attempt.
Drakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ripgut seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Drakov wants to clinch up but Ripgut keeps it at a distance.
Drakov is looking to clinch.
Ripgut tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drakov manages to circle out of the way.
Drakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ripgut circles away.
Ripgut tries to counter by clinching up but Drakov breaks away and moves out of range.
Ripgut gets tackled into the cage by Drakov. Drakov maintains the clinch.
Drakov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ripgut is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drakov to the mat. Drakov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ripgut (2) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov has his foot on Ripgut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ripgut works his way back into a safe position though.
Drakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ripgut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ripgut stopping the sweep attempt from Drakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut tries to free his leg and advance position but Drakov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drakov being controlled here, momentarily.
Drakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ripgut pushing down on Drakov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ripgut wants to pass to mount but Drakov is defending the position.
Ripgut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drakov on the ground.
Ripgut is trying to control the action in half guard but Drakov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drakov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ripgut has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ripgut trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ripgut sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ripgut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ripgut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drakov looking for a guillotine here but Ripgut defends easily.
Drakov being controlled here, momentarily.
Drakov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ripgut is defending well. Drakov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ripgut has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Drakov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasilli Drakov!
After the big win, Vasilli Drakov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fatty's and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Shane Ripgut was interviewed post fight and said 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ash Catchum (ranked 4540 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5154 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ash Catchum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drakov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drakov tries to pull guard but Catchum holds him up against the cage and eventually Drakov drops back down to his feet.
Catchum jumps guard and drags Drakov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drakov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Drakov wants to work for an arm triangle but Catchum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Catchum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Drakov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Catchum could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Drakov has cracked it and Catchum is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Drakov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilli Drakov!
Vasilli Drakov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fatty's logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
DFN#18 Dementia vs Fanning
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Drakov fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Omega holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Omega blocks the leg kick.
Drakov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Omega clinches.
Drakov tries to score a body lock takedown but Omega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilli Drakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drakov looking to stall.
Drakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omega using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drakov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omega prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Omega breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Omega drives through and clinches with Drakov against the cage.
Omega digs a right hand underneath Drakov's ribcage. Drakov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Omega as the two fighters clinch.
Omega pushes Drakov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drakov missing with knees to the body.
Drakov blocks an elbow strike.
Omega tries a knee to the head but Drakov blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Omega.
Omega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drakov is trying to drag Omega to the mat but Omega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Omega lands a nice shot to the body.
Omega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Omega.
Drakov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drakov is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Omega scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Omega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drakov scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Omega closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Omega landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Omega scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Omega. #BC2#
Omega manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Omega clinches.
Drakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drakov blocks a body shot from Omega.
A shot in the inside from Omega.
Omega scores with a shot to the side of Drakov's head.
A knee to the head by Omega.
Omega tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Omega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drakov avoiding damage as Omega throws knees to the body.
Omega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Omega tries to work over Drakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drakov wants to take the fight to the mat but Omega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Omega lands a nice shot to the body.
Omega is leaning against Drakov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Omega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Omega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Omega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drakov.
Omega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drakov takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Omega.
Omega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Drakov is rocked!
Omega presses Drakov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Drakov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Omega lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Omega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omega ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Drakov out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Omega!
Ryan Omega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#86 Reilly vs Johnsson
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Grishin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drakov to the ground. Grishin is now in Drakov's guard.
Grishin is looking to work some ground and pound but Drakov has wrist control.#SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grishin scoring with some ground and pound.
Grishin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grishin advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grishin lands a nice short elbow.
Grishin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grishin pulls his head out easily.
Drakov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grishin scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grishin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Grishin winds up and cracks Drakov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Drakov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grishin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grishin drops an elbow to the side of Drakov's head.
Grishin is nestled in close to Drakov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grishin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drakov has hold of Grishin's hands but Grishin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drakov taking some punishment here, with Grishin in his half guard.
Grishin working Drakov over with strikes.
Drakov trying to hold on to Grishin's head to control him but Grishin postures up.
Grishin passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drakov is desperately trying to improve his position but Grishin has a good base and remains in mount.
Drakov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've been hearing that Drakov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Grishin pulls Drakov in close to prevent any damage.
Drakov pushing down on Grishin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grishin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grishin wants to get back to his feet.
Drakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Drakov working the head and body with strikes.
Drakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grishin's head.
Drakov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grishin defending well though. #ES2#
Grishin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Drakov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Drakov lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Drakov has clasped his hands together around Grishin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Grishin dodges the ground and pound from Drakov.
Grishin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drakov.
Drakov wants to control but Grishin is keeping him busy.
Grishin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Drakov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Drakov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drakov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drakov tries to score with some ground and pound. Grishin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Drakov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grishin pushes Drakov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Drakov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Drakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grishin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grishin tries to buck Drakov off but Drakov is having none of it.
Drakov is trying to ground and pound but Grishin uses the momentary lack of control by Drakov to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Grishin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Grishin. No joy for Drakov on that attempt.
Drakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grishin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grishin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Drakov forces Grishin back against the cage and clinches.
Drakov has Grishin pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Grishin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Drakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grishin lands with a kick to the temple. Drakov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vasilli Drakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grishin misses the jab.
Drakov ducks right into an uppercut from Grishin.
Drakov looks to clinch
and Grishin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grishin throws a wild body kick that Drakov sees coming a mile off.
Drakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grishin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grishin lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Drakov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Grishin and Drakov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Grishin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Grishin!
Our winner, Viktor Grishin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DUEL#77 Kaspar vs Holgersson
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Filho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filho loads up on a big right hand but Drakov slips the punch.
Drakov misses with a takedown attempt - Filho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Filho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drakov eats them both and turns towards Filho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Vasilli Drakov has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Filho lands a jab to the head.
Drakov shoots in for a double leg but Filho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filho throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drakov moves away from the strike by Filho.
Drakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filho manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Filho misses.
Nice sprawl there from Filho as Drakov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilli Drakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL2#
Filho rushes Drakov and presses him up against the cage.
Filho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drakov up against the cage.
Drakov can't get the takedown.
Drakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Drakov jumps guard but Filho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Filho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drakov up against the cage.
Filho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Drakov.
Drakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Filho stalling.
Filho lands a left hand.
Filho lands a body shot.
Filho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drakov backwards. #T2#
Drakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filho lands with a left to the head.
Drakov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filho prevents it.
Filho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Drakov trying to stall but Filho improves his position.
Filho scores with a shoulder strike.
Filho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Filho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Filho finds it's target.#CL2#
Filho clinches up with Drakov and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Filho.
Drakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drakov is breathing heavily.
Filho lands a nice uppercut.
Filho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drakov tries to pull guard but Filho holds him up against the cage and eventually Drakov drops back down to his feet.
Drakov takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Filho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drakov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Filho. #ROC2#
Drakov is rocked!
Filho is leaning against Drakov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Drakov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drakov looking for a takedown.
Filho lands with a right to the head.
Filho creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Drakov with a big uppercut! Drakov tries to clinch up but Filho pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Drakov to the mat! Drakov covers up and Filho unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
After winning the bout, Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Bushido 55: Mayhem vs. Aokison
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Drakov blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Drakov gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Drakov manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Drakov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.#REVR#
Drakov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle here but Drakov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Drakov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Drakov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Drakov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Drakov is not content to let Brown control the position.#SUB#
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drakov.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Drakov's brow. #SUB#
Drakov is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Drakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Drakov looking to control.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Drakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Drakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Drakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Drakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Drakov pushes a forearm under Brown's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brown is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasilli Drakov!
Vasilli Drakov made sure to mention his sponsor, Fatty's in his post fight interview.
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Event:
B51: Jacobson vs. Bunker 2
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Richards shoots in and bounces Drakov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Drakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richards passes into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Richards lands a decent elbow from side control.
Richards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Drakov struggling a bit here.
Drakov taking a bit of punishment here - Richards scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov looking for a sweep but Richards has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Drakov is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Richards postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drakov looks a forlorn figure.
#T1#
Richards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drakov is looking to escape.
Drakov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Drakov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Richards working the ground and pound effectively.
Drakov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Richards's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Richards!
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Event:
Bushido 49: Superstardom
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Drakov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Naleczowianka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naleczowianka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naleczowianka is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drakov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drakov throws a big elbow that misses.
Drakov chips away with some ground and pound.
Drakov wants to control from the top but Naleczowianka keeps moving.
Drakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Naleczowianka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Naleczowianka is trying to keep Drakov in close.
Drakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naleczowianka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drakov won't allow Naleczowianka to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Drakov has gone for a leg lock! Naleczowianka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drakov's guard.#REVR#
Drakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Naleczowianka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naleczowianka trying to control but Drakov is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Drakov working for a triangle but Naleczowianka defends it easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naleczowianka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naleczowianka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Drakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naleczowianka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Drakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naleczowianka is aware though and is defending well.
Naleczowianka tries to stand but Drakov is controlling from the bottom.
Drakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naleczowianka is one step ahead there. #T3#
Naleczowianka tries to stand but Drakov is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naleczowianka wants to get up but he can't break Drakov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drakov looking to control.
#SUB2#
Drakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naleczowianka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naleczowianka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naleczowianka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Drakov looking for a guillotine here but Naleczowianka defends easily.
Naleczowianka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Drakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naleczowianka defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drakov trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Drakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naleczowianka is one step ahead there.
Naleczowianka wants to stand but Drakov is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naleczowianka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilli Drakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Drakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka swats away the attempt to clinch by Drakov.
Nice shot by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Naleczowianka circles away.
Vasilli Drakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drakov fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Drakov drives through and clinches with Naleczowianka against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naleczowianka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Naleczowianka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drakov.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilli Drakov.
Drakov is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Drakov is trying to pull guard but Naleczowianka has him pressed against the ropes.
Drakov jumps guard but Naleczowianka turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Naleczowianka blocks a body shot from Drakov. #BC#
Naleczowianka breaks the clinch.
Drakov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naleczowianka.
Drakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naleczowianka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naleczowianka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Naleczowianka as he connects with a hook.
Drakov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drakov blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Drakov wants to counter the offense by Naleczowianka and move into the clinch position.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naleczowianka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Naleczowianka misses with a body shot.
Naleczowianka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naleczowianka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Drakov moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Drakov is looking for the big counter here.
Naleczowianka works Drakov's body with a nice hook.
Naleczowianka connects with a body shot.
Naleczowianka cracks Drakov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Naleczowianka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drakov's head.
Naleczowianka misses the shot to the body.
Naleczowianka stuffs the takedown.
Naleczowianka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drakov throws a series of punches but Naleczowianka avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Drakov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Naleczowianka.
Drakov is breathing heavily.#KD#
Naleczowianka lands a big head kick that sends Drakov tumbling to the mat! Naleczowianka takes a step backwards and waves Drakov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Drakov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vasilli Drakov has been cut.
Naleczowianka cracks Drakov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Drakov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Naleczowianka pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Drakov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cisowianka Naleczowianka!
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Event:
Gladiators 15 Ralph v Arthur
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Drakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Belfort throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drakov was covering up waiting for the punch and Belfort finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Belfort drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drakov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belfort has Drakov in his guard.#REVB#
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Drakov is proving a slippery customer.
Belfort is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Drakov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Belfort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Belfort doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Drakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Belfort is striking but Drakov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Belfort works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belfort looking to control.
Drakov trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Drakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Belfort looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Drakov is working Belfort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Drakov advances position into side control!
Drakov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Belfort to see if he's OK.#T2#
Belfort manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Belfort thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drakov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Drakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!#SUB2#
Drakov is looking for a triangle but Belfort pushes his legs off easily.
Belfort's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belfort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Belfort throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Belfort got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drakov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belfort has managed to get both his arms back between Drakov's legs - danger averted.
Belfort cracks Drakov with a solid left hand.#T3#
Belfort passes Drakov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belfort's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belfort's back!
Belfort rolls, trying to escape but Drakov keeps control of the position.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks inform me that Drakov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drakov landing with strikes. #SUB2#
Drakov looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Belfort right now.
#SUB2#
Drakov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Drakov controlling well, preventing Belfort from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Belfort defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Belfort just trying to survive but Drakov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Belfort tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drakov with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort regains half guard.#SUB#
Belfort actively working from the bottom here.
Belfort is staying active underneath Drakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belfort tries to roll over but Drakov keeps him under control.
Drakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Belfort throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Drakov unloading with bombs!
Drakov unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Belfort is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilli Drakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Drakov shoots in and drives through. Belfort sprawls well.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belfort shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drakov pinned against the cage. Drakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Drakov is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Belfort is in big trouble! Drakov is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Belfort. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Vasilli Drakov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vasilli Drakov waved his t-shirt featuring Fatty's 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Gladiators 9
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mandanda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mandanda is trying to work for a kimura but Drakov is defending well.
Mandanda uses his free foot to push down on Drakov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drakov.
Drakov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drakov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandanda winds up and cracks Drakov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mandanda working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandanda is pressing down on Drakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drakov is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandanda trying to control the action but Drakov is working from the bottom.
Drakov 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.#SUB#
Drakov has his foot on Mandanda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandanda works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Drakov'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.#SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mandanda tries to free his leg and advance position but Drakov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mandanda passes into half guard.
#T2#
Mandanda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Drakov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mandanda is working for a kimura but Drakov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Mandanda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov is refusing to be controlled, as Mandanda sits in half guard. #T3#
Well, if Mandanda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mandanda lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Mandanda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drakov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Drakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mandanda.
Drakov trying to control but Mandanda postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mandanda is trying to control. Drakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mandanda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandanda is trying to control. Drakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov won't allow Mandanda to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Mandanda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Drakov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mandanda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drakov scrambles back to his feet.
Drakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mandanda as he avoids it easily.
Mandanda dodges the punch combination from Drakov.
#TD2#
Mandanda shoots in and bounces Drakov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mandanda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandanda trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drakov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mandanda slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Mandanda 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.
#T1#
Mandanda is looking to advance position but Drakov won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mandanda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drakov scores with a few weak punches.
Mandanda moves into full mount! Drakov won't be happy about that!
Drakov is looking to improve his position but Mandanda isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mandanda looking to control but Drakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Drakov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mandanda.
Drakov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drakov is looking to improve his position but Mandanda isn't that keen on the idea.
Mandanda tries to control but Drakov wriggling away.
Drakov regains half guard.
Drakov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Mandanda is trying to control. Drakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mandanda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drakov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mandanda working Drakov over with strikes.
Drakov tries to get to full guard but Mandanda has control of the leg.
Mandanda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mandanda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drakov is refusing to be controlled, as Mandanda sits in half guard.
Mandanda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mandanda trying to mount his opponent but Drakov defends it. #T4#
Mandanda prevents Drakov from improving his position.
Mandanda is looking to take a break and control but Drakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mandanda is pressing down on Drakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drakov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mandanda pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drakov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mandanda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drakov is pressing down on Mandanda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Mandanda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Drakov is looking to clinch but Mandanda is avoiding it.
Mandanda just misses with a punch to the body.
Drakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandanda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mandanda! But no joy.
Drakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandanda.
Drakov misses with a takedown
and Mandanda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drakov thinking.
Drakov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mandanda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mandanda.
Drakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandanda tests Drakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Drakov misses with a takedown
and Mandanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Mandanda. Those never looked like landing.
Mandanda misses with the combination.
Drakov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilli Drakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drakov throws a right and a left that Mandanda avoids nicely.
Mandanda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drakov momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Mandanda. Those never looked like landing.
Vasilli Drakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandanda connects with a nice looking jab.
Drakov closes the distance but Mandanda moves to the side
and Mandanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD2#
Mandanda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drakov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drakov is looking to regain half guard here but Mandanda keeps moving and retains side control.
Drakov sneaks back into half guard.
Mandanda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arthur Mandanda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drakov punching from the bottom.
Drakov is staying active underneath Mandanda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drakov tries to roll over but Mandanda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mandanda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandanda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Drakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mandanda moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Drakov.#SUB2#
Mandanda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drakov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drakov is looking for a sweep.
Mandanda takes a little break here. Drakov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Mandanda swings around for an armbar but Drakov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mandanda's guard.#T4#
Mandanda keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Mandanda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drakov with a nice head shot there.
Mandanda keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mandanda has an active guard here but Drakov has managed to pass into half guard.
Drakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mandanda keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Mandanda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mandanda 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Mandanda!
Arthur Mandanda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Gladiators 7
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Gardner throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Drakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gardner won't be happy with that. #ES#
Gardner explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Drakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gardner takes a swing at Drakov's ribcage but misses.
Gardner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drakov feints the counter takedown.
Gardner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Gardner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Gardner. Beautiful body shot.
Drakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gardner throws out the jab.
Gardner lands a nice shot that snaps Drakov's head back.
Gardner throws a body punch but Drakov moves out of range. #CL2#
Drakov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardner stalling.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Drakov tries to pull guard but Gardner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ralph Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilli Drakov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drakov jumps guard but Gardner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drakov wants a takedown.
Drakov tries to pull guard but Gardner won't allow it.
Gardner digs a right hand underneath Drakov's ribcage. Drakov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gardner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drakov wants to take the fight to the mat but Gardner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Drakov tries to pull guard but Gardner won't allow it.
Gardner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gardner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Drakov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drakov fails to pull guard.
Gardner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gardner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Gardner pushes Drakov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gardner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gardner stalls.
Drakov wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Gardner.
Gardner taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ralph Gardner.
Drakov moves away from the strike by Gardner.
Drakov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gardner tests Drakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Gardner! Drakov is backing up but he can't get away as Gardner lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Drakov and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ralph Gardner!
Ralph Gardner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMA Gladiator 3
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Russell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Russell showed some decent athleticism there.
Russell prevents Drakov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drakov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Drakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russell defends well.
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov has his hands on Russell's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Drakov is looking for a triangle but Russell pushes his legs off easily.
Russell sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Drakov keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Drakov'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.#SUB#
Drakov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Russell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Russell passes into half guard.
Russell trying to control from half guard but Drakov is working away. #SUB#
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Drakov is trying to maintain the position but Russell is very close to passing his half guard.
Drakov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russell is looking to work some ground and pound but Drakov has wrist control.
Russell won't allow Drakov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drakov keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Russell passes into side control.
Drakov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Russell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Russell trying to control the position but Drakov is working away.
Drakov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Russell's best efforts.
Drakov wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well.
Russell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Drakov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Russell escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Russell!
Drakov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Drakov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Drakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drakov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Russell controls the pace.
Drakov keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Drakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drakov keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilli Drakov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Drakov shoots in looking for a takedown but Russell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drakov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Russell gets tackled into the cage by Drakov. Drakov maintains the clinch. #TD#
Drakov decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Russell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Drakov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Russell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Drakov pulls down on the head and he's put Russell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vasilli Drakov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vasilli Drakov made sure he mentioned Fatty's , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Drakov wants to slow Newton down by chopping away at his legs.
Drakov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton looks to clinch #TD#
and Drakov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Newton! #SUB#
Drakov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drakov wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Drakov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drakov is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton tries to bench press Drakov off him but Drakov keeps the position. #T1##SUB#
Drakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Newton has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Drakov is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well. #SUB#
Drakov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drakov trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Drakov advances to full mount. #T2#
Newton is bucking up trying to escape but Drakov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Newton tries to hold on but Drakov pushes him away.
Drakov unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Newton is rocked!
Newton looks winded!#SUB#
Drakov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Newton is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Newton flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Drakov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Newton and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Drakov slips an arm under Newton chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Drakov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Drakov is squeezing on Newton like an anaconda would it's prey. Newton fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasilli Drakov!
A relieved looking Vasilli Drakov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BKF THE DAMNED
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Drakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rainheart misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rainheart misses the target.
Rainheart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drakov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rainheart.
Drakov feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Rainheart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drakov wants to pass the guard but Rainheart is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Drakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rainheart can't keep his opponent in guard - Drakov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rainheart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drakov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drakov winds up and cracks Rainheart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drakov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rainheart defending well though.
Drakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drakov thows a huge punch but Rainheart dodges it nicely.
Rainheart is breathing heavily.
Drakov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Drakov 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.
Drakov trying to pass the guard but Rainheart defending well.
Rainheart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drakov on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Drakov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rainheart defends it well.
Rainheart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drakov.
Drakov passes to side control. #SUB2#
Drakov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rainheart looks calm but he's in trouble here. Drakov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rainheart is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Drakov lets go of the hold and Rainheart can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilli Drakov!
An out of breath Vasilli Drakov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Drakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Michaels quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Michaels won't allow Drakov to pass to mount. #SUB#
Drakov is trying to work for a kimura but Michaels is defending well.
#SUB#
Drakov seems to be looking for submissions.
Michaels is not content to let Drakov control the position.
Drakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drakov wants to pass the guard but Michaels is defending well.
Drakov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Drakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drakov is trying to control. Michaels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Drakov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Drakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Michaels is just riding it out for now. Drakov eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Drakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Michaels is in trouble now - Drakov has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Michaels defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drakov.
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!
Drakov controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Drakov quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Drakov but it's paid off an Michaels is forced to tap! Nice work by Drakov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasilli Drakov!
After winning the bout, Vasilli Drakov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bodgan Petrov and Vasilli Drakov. Bodgan Petrov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bodgan Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drakov wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
and Petrov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Drakov trying to control here.
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Drakov defends the submission attempt.
Drakov wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drakov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrov is working away from the top position though.
Petrov stalling.
Petrov is thwarting Drakov's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drakov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drakov controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrov passes into half guard.
Petrov controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drakov.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drakov working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov content to stall in guard here.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drakov for as long as he can get away with.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov controlling from the top position.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drakov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.
Petrov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drakov! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petrov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Drakov tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Drakov is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drakov can't escape the position.
Drakov is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Drakov is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov fails to move to back control.
Drakov working to try and regain half guard.
Petrov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Petrov wants to take Drakov's back but he can't do it this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petrov content just to control the position here.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petrov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (8) vs (0) Drakov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Petrov.
Petrov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petrov is not going to allow Drakov to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Petrov.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drakov on the ground.
Drakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is riding his opponent, not letting Drakov buck him off.
Drakov tries to roll but Petrov sticks to his back.
Petrov has good solid back control here.
Drakov trying to control the position but Petrov manages to sink in the hooks.
Petrov controls the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Drakov tries to escape the position.
Petrov controls the position.
Drakov tries to roll but Petrov sticks to his back.
Petrov controlling the position well here. Drakov rolled but Petrov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Drakov trying to control the hands but Petrov won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drakov wants to escape the position.
Drakov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.
Petrov prevents Drakov from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bodgan Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bongbong Marcos and Vasilli Drakov. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bongbong Marcos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drakov tries for a takedown but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drakov.
Drakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcos tries to clinch there but Drakov circles away.
Drakov is looking to clinch but Marcos is avoiding it.
Drakov looks for a takedown but Marcos sprawls well.
Marcos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marcos (2) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
Marcos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marcos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos postures up.
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marcos defends it easily.
Marcos trying to control but Drakov is working from the bottom.
Drakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcos is aware though and is defending well.
Drakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
Drakov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drakov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marcos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marcos (5) vs (0) Drakov
Drakov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marcos (5) vs (2) Drakov
Marcos tries to get to full guard but Drakov has control of the leg.
Drakov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drakov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drakov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Marcos still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Marcos has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marcos (9) vs (2) Drakov
Drakov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcos pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcos pulls his head out easily.
Drakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcos.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Drakov is having none of it.
Drakov is holding on to half guard well.
Drakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marcos (9) vs (4) Drakov
Drakov passes Marcos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marcos is breathing heavily.
Marcos is defending against the submission attempts here by Drakov.
Drakov controlling the pace.
Drakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marcos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drakov is working for a kimura but Marcos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is looking to control Drakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marcos avoid being mounted?
Drakov wants to control but Marcos is keeping him busy.
Drakov prevents Marcos from improving his position.
Marcos is refusing to be controlled, as Drakov sits in half guard.
Drakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marcos (9) vs (7) Drakov
Marcos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drakov.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drakov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Marcos has worked his arm free - good work by Marcos!
Drakov has hold of Marcos's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Marcos tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Drakov cranks the arm and Marcos screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Marcos, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vasilli Drakov! |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov and Moloch Madakassan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Moloch Madakassan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Madakassan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drakov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (0) vs (2) Madakassan
Madakassan looking to improve position, pressing down on Drakov's thigh with his hand. Drakov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Madakassan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Madakassan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Drakov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vasilli Drakov! |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tchort Abbadon and Vasilli Drakov. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tchort Abbadon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Abbadon misses with a takedown
and Drakov counters with a shoot takedown. Abbadon fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abbadon (0) vs (2) Drakov
Abbadon pulls Drakov in close to prevent any damage.
Drakov wants to pass the guard but Abbadon is keeping the position.
Abbadon working a defensive guard here.
Drakov drops back looking for a leg! Abbadon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abbadon manages to kick Drakov off! Drakov jumps back into Abbadon's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov stays in close to Abbadon's body and controls the position.
Abbadon has control of Drakov's left arm, preventing Drakov from doing any damage.
Abbadon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drakov is one step ahead there.
Drakov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon trying to keep a closed guard but Drakov is proving a slippery customer.
Drakov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Drakov 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.
Drakov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abbadon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abbadon (2) vs (2) Drakov
Abbadon looking to sit in guard and control but Drakov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abbadon (2) vs (4) Drakov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov slips nicely into half guard.
Abbadon is trying to get back to full guard.
Drakov tries to pass to full mount but Abbadon defends it.
Drakov is working for a submission of some sort.
Drakov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakov seems to be working for a kimura but Abbadon defends the submission attempt.
Abbadon trying to control here.
Abbadon wants to get back to full guard.
Drakov is taking a breather. Abbadon 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon is looking to improve his position.
Drakov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abbadon (2) vs (7) Drakov
Abbadon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drakov on the ground.
Abbadon struggling a bit here.
Abbadon prevents Drakov from moving into mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Abbadon (2) vs (9) Drakov
Drakov looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Drakov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Abbadon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Abbadon (2) vs (12) Drakov
Abbadon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abbadon rolls, trying to escape but Drakov keeps control of the position.
Drakov looking for the choke from the back.
Drakov struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drakov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Abbadon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Drakov keeps control of the position easily here as Abbadon tries to buck him off.
Drakov controlling well, preventing Abbadon from escaping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drakov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Abbadon is doing well to defend. Drakov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Abbadon is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasilli Drakov! |
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